User manual PANASONIC DMR-EH55

DVD Recorder Model No. DMR-EH55 Dear customer Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. In the U.S.A.: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) In Canada: 1-800-561-5505 [For\U.S.A.]only] The warranty can be found on page 78. [For\Canada]only] Region number supported by this unit Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and DVD-Video according to where they are sold. The region number of this unit is "1". The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing "1" or "ALL". Example: The warranty can be found on page 79. La referencia rápida en español se puede encontrar en la página 80. 1 P PC ALL 1 2 4 This manual was printed with soy based ink. RQT8365-P Español Reference Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. If you have any questions contact Convenient functions Copying Editing Playing back Recording Getting started Operating Instructions CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. CAUTION! DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. 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. Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables when connecting to peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094 Telephone No.: 1-800-211-7262 (Inside of product) CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1) Read these instructions. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched 2) Keep these instructions. particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point 3) Heed all warnings. where they exit from the apparatus. 4) Follow all instructions. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. manufacturer. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the manufacturer's instructions. the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat when moving the cart/apparatus combination to registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that avoid injury from tip-over. produce heat. 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundingwhen unused for long periods of time. type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate obsolete outlet. normally, or has been dropped. RQT8365 2 Table of contents Getting started IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 HDD, disc and card information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Important notes for recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Disc and card handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Unit care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Inserting/Removing the SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 STEP 1 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Connecting with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) terminal . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Control with HDMI (HDAVI ControlTM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Editing Editing titles/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Title operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Creating, editing and playing playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Creating playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Editing and playing playlists/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Playlist operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 47 47 47 Editing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Album and picture operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Copying Copying titles or playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Copying using the copying list--Advanced Copy . . . . . . . . . . . Copying a finalized DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and +R DL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Copying MPEG2 moving pictures from an SD card . . . . . . . . . 50 50 52 52 STEP 2 Setting up the TV Guide On ScreenTM system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 STEP 3 Downloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 STEP 4 Set up to match your television and the unit's remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Recording Recording television programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Recording television programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To specify a time to stop recording --One Touch Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Flexible Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Playing while you are recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting audio to record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the TV Guide On Screen system to make scheduled recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manually programming scheduled recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using VCR Plusi system to make scheduled recordings. . . . Check, change or delete a program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the LISTINGS Service to set scheduled recording and scheduled reminder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the SEARCH Service to search TV programs by genre, keyword, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using SETUP Service to change the settings of the TV Guide On ScreenTM system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using SCHEDULE Service to check, change or delete a program set for scheduled recording or scheduled reminder manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TM Copying from a video cassette recorder . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Manual recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 DV camcorder recording (DV Camcorder Rec.) . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 24 26 26 27 27 Copying still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Copying using the copying list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Copying all the still pictures on a card --Copy all Pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Convenient functions HDD, disc and card management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the protection--Disc Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Providing a name for a disc--Disc Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deleting all titles and playlists--Delete All Titles . . . . . . . . . . . Deleting all the contents of a disc or card--Format . . . . . . . . . Selecting the background style--Top Menu Style . . . . . . . . . . Selecting whether to show the Top Menu first --Playback will start with:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enabling discs to be played on other equipment--Finalize . . . Creating Top Menu--Create DVD Top Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 56 56 57 57 58 58 58 58 Scheduled recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 28 29 29 30 Utilizing the TV Guide On ScreenTM system . . . . . . . . .31 32 33 34 Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Changing the unit's settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Summary of settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Changing the speaker setting to suit your speakers . . . . . . . . . 63 35 Playing back Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Operations during play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Simple editing operations during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing audio during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 38 38 38 Channel/Clock settings when TV Guide On ScreenTM system is not used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Auto channel/clock settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Channel captions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 VCR Plusr Channel Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Reference Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Guía de referencia rápida en español . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 (Spanish Quick Reference) Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Backcover Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Selecting file type to play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Playing DivX discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Playing MP3 discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Playing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Useful functions during still picture play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 39 40 40 41 Using on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Delete Navigator to delete titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Deleting titles or pictures during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 RQT8365 3 Table of contents HDD, disc and card information HDD and discs you can use for recording and play Disc type Hard disk drive (HDD) 200 GB DVD-RAM 4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm (5z) 2.8 GB, 8 cm (3z) Logo ­ Indicated in these instructions by [HDD] [RAM] DVD Video Recording format Recording format This is a recording method which allows you to record and edit television broadcasts and so on. You can delete unwanted parts of a title, create playlists, etc. Digital broadcasts that allow "One time only recording" can be recorded to a CPRM compatible disc. Video Still pictures Yes §2 Data that can be recorded and played Re-writable Play on other players Usable high speed recording disc type§3 What you can do on this unit Recording broadcasts that allow one copy Recording both Main and SAP for MTS broadcasts§4 Recording 16:9 aspect picture§4 Creating and editing playlists Video Still pictures Yes Only on DVD-RAM compatible players. (It is not possible to finalize the disc.) Up to 5X recording speed discs. ­ ­ Yes Yes§5 Yes§5 Yes Yes [CPRM ( 76) compatible discs only.] Yes§5 Yes§5 Yes Disc type DVD-R 4.7 GB, 12 cm (5z) 1.4 GB, 8 cm (3z) DVD-R DL (dual layer on single side) You cannot directly record to a DVD-R DL disc on this unit ( 8). DVD-RW 4.7 GB, 12 cm (5z) 1.4 GB, 8 cm (3z) Logo Indicated in these instructions by [-R] before finalization [DVD-V] after finalization [-R]DL] before finalization [DVD-V] after finalization [-RW] before finalization [DVD-V] after finalization DVD-Video format Recording format Data that can be recorded and played Re-writable§1 Play on other players§2 Usable high speed recording disc type§3 What you can do on this unit Recording broadcasts that allow one copy Recording both Main and SAP for MTS broadcasts§4 Recording 16:9 aspect picture§4 Creating and editing playlists RQT8365 This recording method is the same as commercially available DVD-Video. Digital broadcasts that allow "One time only recording" cannot be recorded. Video No Only after finalizing the disc ( 58, 76). Up to 16X recording speed discs. Video No Only on DVD-R DL compatible players after finalizing the disc ( 58, 76). Up to 4X recording speed discs. Video Yes Only after finalizing the disc ( 58, 76). Up to 6X recording speed discs. No No [Only one is recorded. 62, Multichannel TV Sound ( MTS )] No No [Only one is recorded. 62, Multichannel TV Sound ( MTS )] No No [Only one is recorded. 62, Multichannel TV Sound ( MTS )] No No No (The picture is recorded in 4:3 aspect.) (The picture is recorded in 4:3 aspect.) (The picture is recorded in 4:3 aspect.) No No No (continued on the next page) 4 HDD and discs you can use for recording and play (continued) +R§6 4.7 GB, 12 cm (5z) ­ [+R] before finalization [DVD-V] after finalization +R DL (double layer on single side) You cannot directly record to a +R DL disc on this unit ( 8). ­ [+R]DL] before finalization [DVD-V] after finalization Disc type +RW Logo Indicated in these instructions by ­ [+RW] +VR (+R/+RW Video Recording) format Recording format This is a method for recording moving pictures to +R/+RW discs. You can playback such discs recorded in this method in a similar way as contents recorded in the DVD-Video format. Digital broadcasts that allow "One time only recording" cannot be recorded. After finalizing the disc or creating the top menu, you can play the disc on DVD players and other equipment. Video No Only after finalizing the disc ( 58, 76). Up to 16X recording speed discs. Video No Only on +R DL compatible players after finalizing the disc ( 58, 76). Up to 2.4X recording speed discs. Video Yes Yes (It is not possible to finalize the disc.) Up to 4X recording speed discs.§7 Data that can be recorded and played Re-writable§1 Play on other players§2 Usable high speed recording disc type§3 What you can do on this unit Recording broadcasts that allow one copy Recording both Main and SAP for MTS broadcasts§4 Recording 16:9 aspect picture§4 Creating and editing playlists §1 No No [Only one is recorded. 62, Multichannel TV Sound ( MTS )] No No [Only one is recorded. 62, Multichannel TV Sound ( MTS )] No No [Only one is recorded. 62, Multichannel TV Sound ( MTS )] No No No (The picture is recorded in 4:3 aspect.) (The picture is recorded in 4:3 aspect.) (The picture is recorded in 4:3 aspect.) No No No The amount of the recordable disc space doesn't increase even if the program is deleted when you use one time recording disc. ( 25, Recording modes and approximate recording times) §2 [RAM] Can be played on Panasonic DVD recorders and DVD-RAM compatible DVD players. If you play a DVD-R DL or +R DL, use compatible equipment. §3 The high-speed recording discs listed here are compatible with this unit. However, this is not the copy speed. §4 For further information ( 8, Important notes for recording) §5 When "Enable High-Speed Mode" is set to "Off" ( 61). ( The default setting is "On". ) §6 +R discs recorded with this unit and +R discs recorded with another Panasonic DVD recorder may be incompatible. However, discs that are finalized are compatible and can be played. §7 You can play 8X recording speed discs recorded on another equipment. We recommend using Panasonic discs and cards. We also recommend using DVD-RAM discs with cartridges to protect them from scratches and dirt. You may not be able to record depending on the condition of the discs and you may not be able to play them due to the condition of the recording. You cannot record programs that allow "One time only recording" to CPRM compatible DVD-R and DVD-RW on this unit. You can record other programs as DVD-Video format. [Note] When "Enable High-Speed Mode" is set to "On", the restrictions on secondary audio recording etc. are also applied to DVD-RAM. Turn this setting "Off" if high speed copy to DVD-R, etc. is not necessary when recording a program ( 61). ( The default setting is "On". ) Finalize A process that makes play of a recorded disc possible on equipment that can play such media. After finalizing, the disc becomes play-only and you can no longer record or edit. ( 58) Formatting Formatting is the process of making a disc (such as DVD-RAM, etc.) recordable on recording equipment. ( 57) You cannot directly record to DVD-R DL and +R DL discs on this unit. Record to the HDD and then copy to the disc. When playing DVD-R DL (Dual Layer, single-sided) and +R DL (Double Layer, single-sided) DVD-R DL (Dual Layer, single-sided) and +R DL (Double Layer, single-sided) discs have two writable layers on one side. If there is not enough space on the first layer to record a program, the remaining portion of the program is recorded on the second layer. When playing a title recorded on both layers, the unit automatically switches between layers and plays the title in the same way as a normal program. However, video and audio may momentarily cut out when the unit is switching layers. Recording modes and approximate recording times 25 Discs that cannot be played 2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm (5z) 3.95 and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring DVD-R recorded in DVD Video Recording format DVD-R (DVD-Video format), DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL recorded on another unit and not finalized ( 76). PAL discs (you can still play the audio on DVD-Audio) DVD-Video with a region number other than "1" or "ALL" Blu-ray DVD-ROM, +R 8 cm (3z), CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, Photo CD, CVD, SVCD, SACD, MV-Disc, PD, etc. RQT8365 Note about using a DualDisc The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the technical specifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format so play may not be possible. 5 HDD, disc and card information HDD, disc and card information Play-only discs [12 cm (5z)/8 cm (3z)] Disc type DVD-Video DVD-Audio DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format) Logo Indicated in these [DVD-V] [DVD-A] [-RW] instructions by Instructions High quality movie and music discs High fidelity music DVD-RW recorded on another DVD Recorder discs You can play programs that allow "One time only recording" if Played on this unit they have been recorded to a CPRM compatible disc. By formatting ( 57) the disc, you can record to it in DVDin 2 channels. Video format and play it on this unit. It may be necessary to finalize the disc on the equipment used for recording. . Disc type DVD-R CD Video CD Logo ­ Indicated in these DivX instructions by § with video Instructions DVD-R recorded in DivX [CD] DivX, MP3, JPEG/TIFF § [VCD] Recorded music and Recorded audio and music CD-R and CD-RW with video recorded in DivX video (including CD-R/ (including CD-R/RW§) CD-R and CD-RW§ with music RW§) recorded in MP3 ( 40) CD-R and CD-RW§ with still pictures recorded in JPEG and TIFF § Close the session after recording. Play may be impossible on some discs due to the condition of the recording. The producer of the disc can control how discs are played. So you may not always be able to control play as described in these operating instructions. Read the disc's instructions carefully. Operation and sound quality of CDs that do not conform to CD-DA specifications (copy control CDs, etc.) cannot be guaranteed. Regarding DVD-Audio Some manufacturers do not allow down-mixing, therefore some multi-channel DVD-Audio will prevent down-mixing ( 76) of all or part of their contents. Tracks that are prevented from being down-mixed will not play properly on this unit (e.g. audio is played from the front two channels only). Refer to the disc's jacket for more information. Cards you can use on this unit Type Indicated in these instructions by Data that can be recorded and played Instructions SD Memory Card miniSDTM Card§ MultiMediaCard [SD] Still pictures Video (MPEG2) You can insert directly into the SD card slot. §A miniSDTM card adaptor included with the miniSDTM card is necessary. You can play and copy still pictures taken on a digital camera, etc. ( 40, 54). You can set the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) for automatic printing on your home printer or at a photo developing store ( 48, 76). MPEG2 moving pictures shot with a Panasonic SD Video camera, etc. can be copied to the HDD or DVD-RAM. ( 52) MPEG2 moving pictures cannot be played directly from the SD card. Compatible with: FAT12 or FAT16 Suitable SD Memory Cards You can use SD Memory Cards with the following capacities (from 8 MB to 2 GB). 8 MB, 128 MB, 16 MB, 256 MB, 32 MB, 512 MB, 64 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB (Maximum) RQT8365 6 Useable memory is slightly less than the card capacity. Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This site is in English only.) If the SD Memory Card is formatted on other equipment, the time used for recording may become longer. Also if the SD Memory 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 ( 57, 76). This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 system based on SD Memory Card Specifications. We recommend using a Panasonic SD card. Regarding DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) DivX Playable discs File format [-R] [CD] DivX Files must have the extension ".DIVX", ".divx", ".AVI" or ".avi". Maximum number of folders recognizable: 300 folders (including the root folder) Maximum number of DivX files recognizable§1 : 200 files DivX ver.3.11, 4.x, 5.x Video ­Number of stream: Up to 1 ­Codec: DIV3, DIV4, DIVX, DV50 ­Picture size: 32 x 32 to 720 x 576 ­FPS(Frame Per Second): Up to 30 fps Audio ­Number of stream: Up to 8 ­Format: MP3, MPEG, AC3 ­Multi channel: AC3 is possible. MPEG multi is 2 ch conversion. GMC (Global Motion Compensation) is not supported. [CD] Compatible formats: ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats), Joliet This unit is compatible with multi-session but reading or play of the disc may take time if there are a lot of sessions. Operation may take time to complete when there are many files (tracks) and/or folders (groups) and some files (tracks) may not display or be playable. English alphabet and Arabic numerals are displayed correctly. Other characters may not be displayed correctly. The display order on this unit may differ from how the order is displayed on a computer. Depending on how you create the disc (writing software), files (tracks) and folders (groups) may not play in the order you numbered them. This unit is not compatible with packet-write format. Depending on the recording conditions, the disc may not play. [HDD] [RAM] [SD] Compatible formats: DCF§3 compliant (Content recorded on a digital camera, etc.) §3 Design rule for Camera File system: unified standard established by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). You can play MP3 and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) on this unit by making folders as shown below. However depending on how you create the disc (writing software), play may not be in the order you numbered the folders. [CD] Structure of MP3 folders Prefix with 3-digit numbers in the order you want to play them. Root 001 Number of folders Number of files Support version 001 (folder=group) 001track.mp3 (file=track) 002track.mp3 003track.mp3 002 group MP3 Playable discs File format Number of folders (groups) Number of files (tracks) Bit rates Sampling frequency ID3 tags [CD] MP3 Files must have the extension ".mp3" or ".MP3". Maximum number of folders (groups) recognizable: 99 folders (groups) (including the root folder) Maximum number of files (tracks) recognizable§1 : 999 files (tracks) 32 kbps to 320 kbps 16 kHz/22.05 kHz/24 kHz/32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz not compatible 003 group 001track.mp3 002track.mp3 003track.mp3 004track.mp3 Order of play [CD] Structures of still pictures Files inside a folder are displayed in the order they were updated or taken. When the highest level folders are "DCIM" folders, they are displayed first on the tree. 001track.mp3 002track.mp3 003track.mp3 Root P0000001.jpg P0000002.jpg 001 002 Folder P0000003.jpg P0000004.jpg P0000005.jpg 003 Folder 004 Folder P0000006.jpg P0000007.jpg P0000008.jpg P0000009.jpg If there is a large amount of still picture data etc. within a MP3 file, play may not be possible. Still pictures (JPEG, TIFF§2) Playable discs and cards File format Number of pixels Number of folders [HDD] [RAM] [SD] [CD] Order of play P0000010.jpg P0000011.jpg P0000012.jpg Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. "DTS" and "DTS 2.0 i Digital Out" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. U.S. patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, 4,819,098, and 4,907,093. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited consumer uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Official DivX CertifiedTM product. Plays DivX® 5, DivX® 4, DivX® 3, and DivX® VOD video content (in compliance with DivX CertifiedTM technical requirements). DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivXNetworks, Inc. and are used under license. SD logo is a trademark. miniSDTM is a trademark of SD Card Association. Portions of this product are protected under copyright law and are provided under license by ARIS/SOLANA/4C. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. HDAVI ControlTM is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. RQT8365 JPEG, TIFF (non-compressed RGB chunky format) Files must have the extension ".jpg", ".JPG", ".tif" or ".TIF". between 34k34 and 6144k4096 pixels (Sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0) [CD] Maximum number of folders recognizable: 99 folders (including the root folder) [HDD] [RAM] [SD] This unit can handle a maximum of 300 folders (including higher folders) [CD] Maximum number of files recognizable§1 : 999 files [HDD] [RAM] [SD] This unit can handle a maximum of 3000 files not compatible Number of files MOTION JPEG §1 Total number of recognizable file including MP3, JPEG, DivX and other type of files is 4000. Operation may take time to complete when playing TIFF format still pictures, or when there are many files and/or folders, some files may not display or be playable. §2 7 HDD, disc and card information Important notes for recording Recording of MTS broadcasting [HDD] [RAM] Both Main and SAP audio can be recorded. You can change the audio during playback. ( 38, Changing audio during play) However in the following cases, select to record the Main or SAP audio: ­Recording or copying sound in LPCM ( 62, Audio for XP Recording) ­"Enable High-Speed Mode" is set to "On" ( The default setting is "On". 61) Main Hello SAP Hola If you record from external equipment ­Select "Main" or "SAP" on the external equipment. [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Select the Main or SAP audio before recording or copying [ 62, Multi-channel TV Sound ( MTS )]. The selected audio only is recorded or copied. Main Hello If you record from external equipment ­Select both "Main" and "SAP" on the external equipment. Recording of Widescreen broadcasting [HDD] [RAM] Recorded in 16:9 aspect (Widescreen)§ § When "Enable High-Speed Mode" is set to "Off" [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Recorded or copied in 4:3 aspect When "Enable High-Speed Mode" is set to "On", 16:9 aspect programs are recorded in 4:3 aspect. ( The default setting is "On". 61) Copying titles in high speed mode from the HDD to DVD-R, etc. Set "Enable High-Speed Mode" to "On" before recording to the HDD ( 61). ( The default setting is "On". ) You can copy titles in high speed mode ( 49); however, the above settings are necessary before recording to the HDD. Record to the HDD HDD High speed copy to DVD-R, etc. Recording of digital broadcasting It is not possible to record digital broadcasts that allow "One time only recording" onto DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R, +RW or 8 cm (3z) DVD-RAM discs. Use the HDD or CPRM ( 76) compatible DVD-RAM. [HDD] [RAM] CPRM compatible discs only. [-R] [-RW] [+R] [+RW] "One time only recording" titles can only be transferred from the HDD to CPRM compatible DVD-RAM (They are deleted from the HDD). They cannot be copied. Even when copying to videotape the title may not be copied correctly because of the copy guard. You cannot copy a playlist created from "One time only recording" titles. Playing the disc on other DVD players [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW] [+R] [+R]DL] The disc must be finalized after recording or copying ( 58). It is necessary to finalize DVD-R, etc. on this unit after recording or copying titles to them. You can then play them as a commercially sold DVD-Video. However, the discs become play-only and you can no longer record or copy.§ §You can record and copy again if you format DVD-RW. Record to DVD-R, etc. Play on other DVD equipment CHG Í /I Í DOUBLE RE-MASTER CD SEQUENTIAL DISC 1 2 3 4 5 ; 1 :/6 5/9 DISC EXCHANGE DISC SKIP DVD POWER TV POWER 1 2 3 Í Í CH VOLUME DRIVE TV/VIDEO SELECT ? PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > ? @ A B C D E F G H I J K 4 5 123 456 789 INPUT CANCEL 0 SELECT SKIP CH @ A B C VCR Plus Plusi DELETE SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 6 7 8 9 : ; < = TIME SLIP SCHEDULE TV GUIDE D E F ENTER Turn the unit on ( 20) Select drive (HDD, DVD or SD) ( 24, 36, 40) Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter numbers Cancel Basic operations for recording and play Skip the specified time ( 38) Show Direct Navigator/Top menu ( 36, 37, 39, 44) Selection/Enter, Frame-by-frame ( below) Show sub menu ( 31, 44) Show on-screen menu ( 42) "B" button for Direct Navigator ( 40) Select audio ( 27, 38) "A" button for Direct Navigator ( 36) Start recording ( 24)/Specify the time to stop recording ( 26) Change recording mode ( 24) Transmit the remote control signal Television operations ( 23) Channel select/Change pages in the TV GUIDE system ( 24, 28) Show VCR Plusr screen ( 29) Delete items ( 43) Input select (IN1, IN2, IN3 or DV) ( 53) Show scheduled recording list ( 29) Show program listings (TV Guide On ScreenTM system) ( 28) Show FUNCTIONS window ( below) Return to previous screen Create chapters ( 38) Changing the size of information window/Displays help information ( 31) Skip a minute forward ( 38) Show status messages ( 38) DIRECT NAVIGATO R TIONS FUNC SUB MENU RETURN DISPLAY CREATE CHAPTER S AUDIO Info A REC B REC MODE STATUS CM SKIP G H I J K Using the cursor Select items on menu screens and set items. Press up, down, left, or right to select an item. You can also move frame by frame (backward/forward). While paused, press [2;] or [;1] (left/right). ENTER Press [ENTER] to confirm. Shared operations when [FUNCTIONS] is pressed. By using the FUNCTIONS window you may access the main functions quickly and easily. For example, when you want to delete a title with Delete Navigator, or copy a title with Copy Navigator, etc. ( 43, 50) 1 While stopped 2 Available Space : 79:36 SP Press [FUNCTIONS]. FUNCTIONS HDD Playback Program Delete Copy Other Functions ENTER RETURN Press [3, 4] to select an item and press [ENTER]. If you select "Other Functions", press [3, 4] to select an item and press [ENTER]. Functions displayed depend on the selected drive or type of disc. RQT8365 12 Main unit 1 2 3 4 5 6 POWER OPEN/CLOSE DRIVE SELECT REC k1.3 1.3 CH 7 DV IN S VIDEO VIDEO L/MONO-AUDIO-R IN2 8 Press down on the part with your finger. 9 :; < = Opening the front panel 1 POWER button (POWER Í/I) ( 20) Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power. 2 Disc tray ( below) 3 Connector for a digital video (DV) camcorder ( 53) 4 SD card slot ( 10) 5 Display ( below) 6 Remote control signal sensor 7 Connectors for external equipment ( 53) 8 Channel select ( 24) 9 Open/close disc tray ( 24, 36) : Select drive ( 24, 36, 40) Drive changes each time you press [DRIVE SELECT]. ; Stop ( 24, 37) < Start play ( 36) = Start recording ( 24) Specify the time to stop recording ( 26) Rear panel terminals ( 14­19) How to insert a disc Non-cartridge disc Insert label-up. Cartridge disc Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to open the tray and insert a disc. (Press the button again to close the tray.) When using 8 cm (3 ) DVD-RAM or 8 cm (3 ) DVD-R, remove the disc from the cartridge. It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side of a double sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it over. Automatic drive select function [RAM] [Only for discs with the write-protect tab on the cartridge set to "PROTECT" ( 56, Cartridge-protection) ] [DVD-V] [DVD-A] [VCD] [CD] If the unit is stopped or recording to the HDD, it automatically switches to the DVD drive when a disc is inserted. If you eject a disc and close the disc tray, the HDD drive is automatically selected. Insert with the arrow facing in. Insert fully The unit's display 1 2 PLAY 4 1 Recording Playback Recording/Playback REC 3 5 6 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 Scheduled recording indicator Lights when an SD card is inserted in the SD card slot. Lights when the HDD, DVD or SD drive is selected. Main display section Recording mode Lights up when a disc that is supported by this unit is inserted. REC PLAY REC PLAY RQT8365 13 Control reference guide STEP 1 Connection This section includes diagrams of six common methods of connection (A­F, pages 14­16). Please connect using the one that best suits you. Visit Panasonic's homepage for more information about connection methods. (This is in English only.) http://www.panasonic.com/consumer_electronics/dvd_recorder/dvd_connection.asp Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. When using a cable service or satellite service. You need to subscribe to a cable TV or satellite service to enjoy viewing their programming. Consult your service provider regarding an appropriate cable box or satellite receiver. RF OUT terminal The picture and sound signal from this unit does not go through the RF OUT terminal to the television. Make sure you connect one of the following terminals on this unit to the television: the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT terminal, the S VIDEO OUT terminal, the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal or HDMI AV OUT terminal. Refer to page 18 if the antenna connectors don't match. Connect the unit directly to the television (Connection B, D, F) If you connect the unit through an AV selector or video cassette recorder to the television, video signals will be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture may not be shown correctly. .When the unit is not to be used for a long time Television To save power, unplug it from the household AC outlet. This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off (approx. 13.5 W). Note that the program listings are not downloaded while the unit is unplugged. VCR This unit A Connection with a television If your television does not have AUDIO/VIDEO terminals ( 17, a). If you would like to enjoy higher picture quality. ( 18, 19) AUDIO IN R L VIDEO IN VHF/UHF RF IN Cable from the wall or antenna signal Television Red White Yellow 1 RF IN