® DVD VIDEO RECORDER Operating Instructions Model No. DMR-HS2 Dear customer HARD DISK DRIVE 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 these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. Region number supported by this unit Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software 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: [For\U.S.A.] 1 ALL 1 2 The warranty can be found on page 72. [For\Canada] 4 The warranty can be found on page 73. En las páginas 74 y 75 hay una guía de referencia rápida en español. PP This manual was printed with soy based ink. RQT6570-P . 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. 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. DANGER - VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. (FDA 21 CFR) AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. CAUTION - VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. (IEC60825-1) ATTENTION - RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D'OUVERTURE. EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU. - SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING. ADVARSEL UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING. - AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖN LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN. VARNING - SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN. Getting started 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. 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. VARO! ADVARSEL - SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES. UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN. VORSICHT - SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN. - RQLS0233 (Inside of product) CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. Only for U.S.A.: To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or web site (http://www.panasonic.com). Only for Canada: To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you made your purchase. [] 1 Remote control (EUR7615KF0) [] 2 Batteries for remote control [] 1 AC power supply cord (RJA0065-A) [] 1 Audio/Video cable (VJA0788) [] 1 75 coaxial cable (VJA1091) [] 1 Cleaning cloth for cleaning the mirror section on the front of the unit (RFE0088-1) [] 1 DVD-RAM disc [Note] 2 RQT6570 The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment. (U.S.A. only) Product Registration Card Please complete and return the included product registration card, or register via the Internet at:http://www.prodreg.com/panasonic/ 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) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundingtype plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. This unit has an internal hard disk capable of recording and playback (referred to hereon as HDD). In order to prevent damage to the HDD or to hard disk contents, the recording of noise or interruption of normal functioning, you are advised to take the following precautions when installing or using the unit: Do not expose to vibration or rough treatment. Do not place in an enclosed area so that the rear cooling fan and the cooling vents on the side are covered up. Do not place in an area where the changes in temperature are extreme. Sudden, extreme changes in temperature may cause condensation (below). Using the unit when there is condensation inside will damage the HDD and may lead to breakdown. Use of the unit in areas subject to temperature changes of more than 20 degrees an hour is not recommended. Do not place in areas with high humidity. Do not place the unit in any orientation other than horizontal. Do not disconnect the AC plug from the household AC outlet while the unit is on, shut off the electricity supply to the area in which the unit is installed or move the unit while it is on. If moving the unit, first turn the power "OFF"§ and remove the AC plug from the household AC outlet. Wait 2 minutes before moving. § Press [Í, DVD POWER] and confirm that "BYE" disappears from the display. Conditions contributing to the occurrence of condensation In any of the cases listed below, allow the unit to adjust to the room temperature by leaving it for approximately 2 hours with the power on. When the room is steamy or the humidity is high If there is a sudden change in temperature, for example: The unit is moved from a cold to a warm place or vice versa. A heater is used to warm the area up quickly in winter or an air conditioner is used to cool the area quickly in summer. The air from an air conditioner flows directly onto the unit (please take action to ensure this does not happen). In the event of a power failure If a power failure occurs, contents in the process of playback/ recording as well as already recorded, saved or dubbed HDD contents may be damaged. Safeguards against accidental loss Data may be lost if the HDD suffers damage. Any contents you wish to keep permanently should be dubbed or transferred to DVD-RAM or DVD-R. In order to maximize the efficacy of recording using this unit, a variable bit rate recording system is used. This system may sometimes show the amount of time remaining for recording as being more or less than the amount of time remaining. If the remaining time is insufficient, erase any unwanted programs to create enough space before starting recording. When erasing programs, you should aim to create ample space on the storage media for the intended program. This is because the time available for recording may not increase in exact proportion to the time represented by the programs you erase. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment that may become hot. The heat can damage the unit. 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. DO NOT PLACE THIS APPARATUS INTO AN AUDIO RACK, BOOK SHELF OR SIMILAR LOCATION BECAUSE OF HEAT FROM THIS APPARATUS. DO NOT BLOCK ANY OF THE VENTILATION OPENINGS. INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. The HDD in this unit reserves a part of the storage space for use as a system management area. Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty. Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and the unit. 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. 3 RQT6570 Getting started Features This unit allows recording of high quality video on HDD and DVD-RAM, the compact and durable digital media with fast random access. This media also out performs past tape formats in ease of operation. Maximum 12 hours on DVD-RAM Using a double sided, 9.4 GB DVD-RAM allows you to record a maximum of 12 hours (6 hours continuously). When using a 4.7 GB DVD-RAM or a DVD-R, you can get 1 hour recording using the XP high picture quality mode, 2 hours with the regular SP mode, 4 hours with the long LP mode, and 6 hours with the extra long EP mode. You can also use the FR (Flexible Recording) mode to fit recordings efficiently onto the available space on the disc (page 19). Getting started Maximum 52 hours on HDD (Hard Disk Drive) (page 19) This model is installed with a high capacity 40 GB hard disk capable of recording a maximum of 52 hours (6 hours continuously). The same functions are available with HDD as with DVD-RAM and editing/recording of visual data from hard disk to DVD-RAM/R is easyto-perform. Make your own DVD-Video Finalizing a DVD-R that has been recorded on produces an original DVD-Video in accordance with DVD-Video standards (page 8). In addition to DVD-Video movie software, this unit can also play other types of discs including audio CDs and Video CDs. This me ...