Panasonic DMR-XW450 manual

Operating Instructions D VD Recor der Model No . DMR-XW450 DMR-XW350 Dear customer Thank you f or purchasing this product. For optim um performance and safety , please read these instructions carefully . Before connecting, oper ating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely . Please keep this manual f or future ref erence.[...]

2 RQT9429 Characteristics of this unit Record wi th High Definition It is possible to rec ord in high definition quality when the broadcast is high definition. 7 7-Day EPG Timer recording is made easier because the TV Guide allows you to see programme inf ormation up to 7 days ahead. 24 Landscape 10.01.2009 SAT e d i u G V T 19:10 All DVB Channels [...]

3 RQT9429 Getting started The remote contr ol information Please check and identify the supplied accessories. (Product numbers correct as of April 2009. These ma y be subject to change.)    (N2QA YB000344) 1 Remote control 2 Batteries for remote control 1 A C mains lead For use with this unit only . Do not use it with other equipment[...]

4 RQT9429 T able of contents Getting star ted Getting started Characteristics of this unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Included accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 The remote control inf ormation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Quick Start Guide HDD and disc information . . . . . .[...]

5 RQT9429 Reference With Other Equipment Copying Editing Recording Basic operations Quick Start Guide Getting started Playing back Still pictures Music Con venient functions Still pictures Still pictures Playing still pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Useful functions during still picture play . . . . . . . . . . [...]

6 RQT9429 HDD and disc inf ormation This unit can record or copy to the f ollowing HDD or discs . HDD HDD +R +R +R +R DL +R DL +R DL +R W +R W +R W D VD-RAM D VD-RAM D VD-RAM D VD-R D VD-R D VD-R D VD-R DL D VD-R DL D VD-R DL D VD-R W DV D - RW D VD-R W Internal Discs that can record to will differ depending on the recording method. T o record It c[...]

7 RQT9429 Quick Start Guide Regarding DR, HG, HX, HE, HL mode This unit will record the high de fi nition quality programmes  1 of the digital br oadcast onto the HDD with high quality image and audio as it was broadcasted. If copying is perf ormed on those programmes, the y are copied in standard de fi nition. Goal! Goal! HDD H D D HDD Discs [...]

8 RQT9429 HDD and discs y ou can use for recor ding and pla y (  : P ossible , –: Impossible) Disc type Har d disk drive (HDD) Standard symbol HDD Data that can be recorded and play ed Video/Still picture/Music Quality in which video is recorded High de fi nition (HD) quality/Standard de fi nition (SD) quality Recording mode in which video i[...]

9 RQT9429 Quick Start Guide Disc type D VD-RAM D VD-R D VD-R DL D VD-R W Standard symbol RAM -R before fi nalisation D VD-V after fi nalisation -R DL before fi nalisation D VD-V after fi nalisation -R W(V) before fi nalisation D VD-V after fi nalisation Data that can be recorded and play ed Video Still picture Video Quality in which video is [...]

10 RQT9429 Pla y-only discs Disc type Logo Standard symbol Uses D VD-Video DVD-V High quality movie and music discs D VD-RW (D VD Video Recording format) -R W(VR) D VD-RW video recorded on another D VD recorder  Y ou can play progr ammes that allow “One time only recording” if the y hav e been recorded onto a CPRM compatible disc.  By for[...]

11 RQT9429 Quick Start Guide USB memory and card inf ormation USB memories y ou can use on this unit Compatible USB memories USB memories which are de fi ned as USB mass storage class and digital camera that use PTP protocol: –USB memories that suppor t USB 1.0/1.1 and USB 2.0 Full Speed/High Speed.  USB memor ies of up to 128 GB can be used.[...]

12 RQT9429 The unit’ s display 5 9 7 68 USB D PLA Y EXT -L COPY SD USB 12 3 4 HDDSD VD 1 SD card slot indicator 2 USB por t indicator 3 Copying indicator 4 Disc indicator 5 Dr ive (HDD , D VD or SD) indicator 6 Remote control signal indicator 7 Main display section indicator 8 Playback indicator 9 Timer recording indicator Contr ol re[...]

13 RQT9429 Quick Start Guide Main unit 1 Standby/on switc h ( 8 ) ( ➡ 18) Press to switch the unit from on to standb y mode or vice versa. In standby mode , the unit is still consuming a small amount of power . 2 Disc tray ( ➡ 15) 3 Display ( ➡ 12) 4 Recording indicator 5 Remote control signal sensor 6 Open/close disc tray ( ➡ 15) 7 Connect[...]

14 RQT9429 HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care The HDD is a high precision recording instrument and because of its long recording capability and high speed operation it is a very special device that is easily susceptib le to damage. As a basic rule, sav e impor tant content to a disc as backup . ■ The HDD is a device that is not b uilt to withsta[...]

15 RQT9429 Quick Start Guide Media handling (Disc/USB memory/SD card) Inserting discs 1 Press [ ; OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray . Inser t label-up. Cartridge disc Inser t label-up with the arrow facing in. Inser t fully . 2 Press [ ; OPEN/CLOSE] to close the tray . Automatic drive select function D VD-V CD , DivX, JPEG, MP3  If the unit is record[...]

16 RQT9429  Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instr uctions.  Refer to “Additional connections” ( ➡ 95) f or connection using other terminals and connection with other equipment. When the unit is not to be used for a long time T o save po wer , unplug it from the household mains sock et. This u[...]

17 RQT9429 Quick Start Guide Y ou can enjoy high-quality picture b y changing the connection between this unit and your TV . Connecting to a TV with an HDMI (High De fi nition Multimedia Interface) cable When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital audio and video signal is transmitted. Y ou can enjoy high quality , digital v[...]

18 RQT9429 STEP 2 Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings TIME SLIP DISPLA Y S TAT U S AUDIO TEXT REC MODE REC CREA TE 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 G U I D E RETURN P AUSE STOP SLOW/SEARCH CH PAGE SELECT INPUT CH AV TV DRIVE SELECT VOL DEL PROG/CHECK EXIT OK OPTION STTL MANUAL SKIP SKIP P L AY/x1.3 0 9 8 7[...]

19 RQT9429 Quick Start Guide 4 Press [ e , r ] to select “On” or “Off ” and press [OK]. OK RETURN Power Save On Off On : Minimises standby pow er co ns um pt io n, disables Quick Start function. Unit’s Display is set to “Automatic”. Off : Enables Quick Sta rt function.  On: It will go into the P ower Sa ve mode when the po wer is t[...]

20 RQT9429 W atching digital broadcasts TIME SLIP DISPLA Y S TAT U S AUDIO TEXT REC MODE REC CREA TE 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 G U I D E RETURN PA U S E STOP SLOW/SEARCH CH PAGE SELECT INPUT CH AV TV DRIVE SELECT VOL DEL PROG/CHECK EXIT OK OPTION STTL MANUAL SKIP SKIP P L AY/x1.3 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 a bc def jkl [...]

21 RQT9429 Basic operations T o show T eletext Y ou can enjoy telete xt broadcasting, including news , weather forecasts and subtitles , if this ser vice is provided b y the broadcasters. When “ ” appears in digital channel information ( ➡ right) 1 Press [TEXT ]. P100 <<01 02 03 04 05 06 07 >> TELETEXT INFORMA TION Current page nu[...]

22 RQT9429 Pla ying D VD-Video/Pla ying recorded video contents Refer to “Advanced pla yback” ( ➡ 38) for detailed information. TIME SLIP S TAT U S REC MODE REC CREA TE 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 G U I D E RETURN P AUSE STOP SLOW/SEARCH CH PAGE SELECT INPUT CH AV TV DRIVE SELECT VOL DEL PROG/CHECK EXIT OK OP[...]

23 RQT9429 Basic operations Recording tele vision pr ogrammes HDD Refer to “Impor tant notes for recor ding” ( ➡ 28) and “Adv anced recording” ( ➡ 30) for detailed information. TIME SLIP DISPLA Y S TAT U S AUDIO TEXT REC MODE REC CREA TE 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 G U I D E RETURN P AUSE STOP SLOW/SEAR[...]

24 RQT9429 Timer recording (Using the TV Guide System) Refer to “Impor tant notes for recor ding” ( ➡ 28) and “Adv anced timer recording” ( ➡ 34–37) for detailed information. TIME SLIP ST A TUS REC MODE REC CREA TE 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 G U I D E RETURN P AUSE STOP SLOW/SEARCH CH PAGE SELECT INP[...]

25 RQT9429 Basic operations Programme to a disc RAM  Only 1 programme can be set to timer record on the disc. 1 Insert a disc. ■ When the screen with “Format Disc” is display ed Y ou need to format the unrecorded disc such as new discs. e.g., DVD-RAM This disc is not formatted and cannot be play ed. T o format the disc, please select “Fo[...]

26 RQT9429 Deleting titles TIME SLIP S TAT U S REC MODE REC CREA TE 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 G U I D E RETURN PA U S E STOP SLOW/SEARCH CH PAGE SELECT INPUT CH AV TV DRIVE SELECT VOL DEL PROG/CHECK EXIT OK OPTION MANUAL SKIP SKIP P L AY/x1.3 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 a bc def jkl ghi mno tuv qrs p xyz w DRIVE SELECT E[...]

27 RQT9429 Basic operations TIME SLIP ST A TUS REC MODE REC CREA TE 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 G U I D E RETURN P AUSE STOP SLOW/SEARCH CH PAGE SELECT INPUT CH AV TV DRIVE SELECT VOL DEL PROG/CHECK EXIT OK OPTION MANUAL SKIP SKIP P L AY/x1.3 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 a bc def jkl ghi mno tuv qrs p xyz w RETURN u , i h O[...]

28 RQT9429 Impor tant notes for recor ding Recording to HDD Recording or timer recording is performed in any recording mode using this unit’ s tuner.  Recording or timer recording from external equipment is performed in XP , SP , LP , EP or FR mode. Recording to discs RAM Timer recording is performed in XP , SP , LP , EP or FR mode using this [...]

29 RQT9429 Recording Playing the disc on other player s -R -R DL -R W(V) +R +R DL The disc must be fi nalised ( ➡ 83) It is necessary to fi nalise D VD-R, etc. on this unit after recording or cop ying titles to them. Y ou can then play them as a commercially sold D VD-Video. Howev er , the discs become play-only and y ou can no longer record or[...]

30 RQT9429 Recording modes This also explains about while recording and while cop ying. (There are discs that can only copy , depending on the disc) Recording modes that can be selected differ depending on the recording methods and discs . Recording mode DR HG, HX, HE, HL XP , SP , LP , EP FR Flexible Recor ding Mode Features Record with the same q[...]

31 RQT9429 Recording ■ Recording modes and appr o ximate recording times Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated. (The times provided on this chart are an estimate.) Recording Mode HDD D VD-RAM D VD-R D VD-RW +R +R W (4.7 GB) D VD-R DL +R DL (8.5 GB) DMR-XW450 (500 GB) DMR-XW350 (250 GB) Sing[...]

32 RQT9429 Flexib le Recording (Recording that fi ts the remaining disc space) HDD The title is recorded to the size of a ne w D VD (4.7GB) by automatically selecting optimal quality between XP and EP (8 hours). Preparation  Select the channel or the external input to record.  Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD dr ive . 1 While stopped P[...]

33 RQT9429 Recording Operation during Recording Check the recording programme Press [ST A TUS ]. e.g. , while 2 programmes simultaneous recording 090 NINE HD HDD REC1 002 ABC TV REC2 Recording programme display ed on the TV screen Recording programme not display ed on the TV screen Displa y the recording programme on the TV screen It is necessary t[...]

34 RQT9429 Adv anced timer recor ding Manuall y programming timer recordings HDD RAM 1 Press [PROG/CHECK]. Channel Name Schedule Drive/Mode Space New Timer Programme OK RETURN Page Up Page Down CH Timer Off T otal 0/32 History List Timer Recording 30:30 DR HDD Remain FRI 23.01.2009 8:59 DEL Delete 2 Press [ e , r ] to select “New Timer Programme?[...]

35 RQT9429 Recording T o release the unit from recor ding standby Even when the unit is turned off, y ou can display the timer recording list by pressing [PR OG/CHECK]. 1 Press [PROG/CHECK]. 2 Press [ e , r ] to select the programme and press the “Red” button.  The timer icon “ z ” ( ➡ 36) will change to grey .  Y ou cannot cancel t[...]

36 RQT9429 Chec k, change or delete a programme Even when the unit is turned off, y ou can display the timer recording list by pressing [PR OG/CHECK]. Press [PROG/CHECK]. Channel Name Schedule Drive/Mode Space New Timer Programme OK RETURN Page Up Page Down CH Timer Off T otal 4/32 History List Timer Recording 30:30 DR HDD Remain OK z OK z OK OK z [...]

37 RQT9429 Recording Operations in the TV Guide system Basic operations Press [GUIDE] to switch between Landscape vie w and Portrait view . Landscape view P ortrait view Landscape TV Guide All DVB Channels All Types OPTION Portrait/Landscape Page Down Page Up +24 Hr Prog. type Favourites Time: Info ABC 1 ABC 2 : In today’ s show we will... Emmerd[...]

38 RQT9429 Adv anced pla yback  Refer to page 42 f or playing DivX.  Refer to page 60 f or playing still pictures .  Refer to page 66 f or playing m usic. Note  When playing bac k a title recorded on the HDD , ensure that you match the “TV System” setting to the recorded title ( ➡ 88).  A disc or title with different “TV Syst[...]

39 RQT9429 Playing back Skipping the speci fi ed time (Time Slip) Except D VD-V A VCHD , DivX 1 Press [TIME SLIP]. 2 Press [ e , r ] to select the time and press [OK]. Play skips the speci fi ed time.  Each time you press [ e , r ], the time increases [ e ] or decreases [ r ] by 1 min ute inter vals. (Press and hold for 10-min ute inter vals .[...]

40 RQT9429 Selecting recor ded programmes (titles) to pla y—Direct Na vigator Direct Navigator screen icons * Currently recording. Title protected. Title that was not recorded due to recording protection × Title cannot be play ed (When copying a title to the HDD , or when data is damaged etc.) Titles that hav e been rerouted to the HDD ( ➡ 35,[...]

41 RQT9429 Playing back Pla yback of the High De fi nition Video (A VCHD) A VCHD It is possible to pla yback the high de fi nition video (A VCHD) recorded on the P anasonic High de fi nition Video Camera on the disc or SD card. 1 Insert a disc or SD card. 2 Press [ e , r ] to select “Play Video (A VCHD)” and press [OK]. e.g., RAM DVD-RAM ( A[...]

42 RQT9429 Pla ying DivX Playing DivX video contents -R -R DL CD USB DivX ® is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an of fi cial DivX Cer ti fi ed de vice that plays DivX video . Y ou can play DivX video contents recorded with a computer onto D VD-R, D VD-R DL, CD-R/CD-RW and USB memory . 1 Insert a disc or USB memor y . -R -R D[...]

43 RQT9429 Playing back Regarding DivX V OD content ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX ® Cer ti fi ed de vice must be registered in order to pla y DivX Video-on-Demand (V OD) content. First generate the DivX V OD registration code f or your de vice and submit it during the registration process. [Impor tant: DivX V OD content is protected by a [...]

44 RQT9429 Editing titles HDD RAM -R -R DL -R W(V) +R +R DL (Y ou cannot edit fi nalised discs.) +R W -R W(VR) Only “Properties” is possib le. Editing of the title can be performed with this unit. For e xample, an unnecessary par t of the title can be deleted. ( ➡ 45, P ar tial Delete) Note  Once deleted, divided or par tially deleted, re[...]

45 RQT9429 Editing Title operations After performing steps 1–4 ( ➡ 44) Delete  HDD RAM -R -R DL -R W(V) +R +R DL +R W Press [ w , q ] to select “Delete” and press [OK].  Once deleted, the recor ded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding.  The availab le recording space on D VD-R, D VD-R DL, +R or +[...]

46 RQT9429 Title operations After performing steps 1–4 ( ➡ 44) Title Compression HDD (Conv er ting the recording mode) Title Compression is a function to conv er t the recording mode of the title in DR mode. The con verted title will be copied to HDD . It will tak e about the same time as playbac k of the title to conv er t the recording mode. [...]

47 RQT9429 Editing HDD RAM -R -R DL -R W(V) -RW(VR) +R +R DL +R W Only playbac k of chapter is possible . Regarding Chapter s Programmes are recorded as a single title consisting of one chapter . Title Chapter Star t End HDD RAM Y ou can divide a title into multiple chapters. Each section between the division points (Chapter Marks) becomes a chapte[...]

48 RQT9429 Copying titles There are follo wing copying methods . Copy Title Playing Cop y the playing title on the HDD to the disc. ( ➡ 51) Copy Mak e a copying list and then cop y . Y ou can set the unit to copy titles in the w ay y ou want. ( ➡ 52) Copy A VCHD High de fi nition video (A VCHD format) can be copied from disc, SD card or USB . [...]

49 RQT9429 Copying ■ Copy speed (  : P ossible , –: Impossible) High speed mode Normal speed mode Features Copy with shorter time than the recorded time of the title with same quality (recording mode). It will take same or longer time as the recorded time of the titles to be copied.  Even if you select a recording mode with better picture[...]

50 RQT9429 ■ Frequently Asked Questions When is the time high speed copy is not possible? It will copy at normal speed in f ollowing cases:  Copying to RAM -R -R DL -R W(V) +R +R DL +R W in following conditions: – Titles in DR, HG, HX, HE, HL mode – Title of the A VCHD copied to the HDD  Copying to -R -R DL -R W(V) +R +R DL +R W in foll[...]

51 RQT9429 Copying Cop y Title Playing Copy the pla ying title on the HDD to the disc.  It will star t copying from the beginning of the title regardless of the playing position. HDD p RAM -R -R DL -R W(V) +R +R DL +RW 1 Playbac k the title to cop y . When copying the title in DR mode with m ultiple audio and subtitles  Only the audio selecte[...]

52 RQT9429 Copying using the cop ying list—Copy HDD ' RAM +R W -R W(VR) p HDD HDD p -R -R DL -R W(V) +R +R DL Y ou can order titles as desired for cop y to disc. 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Press [ e , r ] to select “Copy” and press [OK]. Copy HDD DVD 1 2 3 Source Destination Cancel All Copy Direction Copy Mode Create List S[...]

53 RQT9429 Copying Copying list icons and functions Copying list indicators Titles that can be copied in high speed mode to the inser ted disc Title with “One time only recording” restr iction Titles deleted from the HDD by “One time only recording” restriction after copying. [“One time only recording” titles can only be transferred fro[...]

54 RQT9429 Copying a fi nalised D VD-R, D VD-R DL, D VD-R W (DVD-Video f ormat), +R and +R DL D VD-V p HDD Y ou can copy the content of fi nalised D VD-R, D VD-R DL, D VD-R W (D VD-Video format), +R, and +R DL to the HDD and re-edit. While playing a disc , the content being play ed is copied to the HDD according to the set time.  When “Rec f[...]

55 RQT9429 With Other Equipment Recording br oadcasts fr om external equipment HDD See also “Impor tant notes for recor ding” ( ➡ 28) e.g., Connecting to the A V2 terminals on the front  T urn off the unit and external equipment before connecting. L/MONO - AUDIO- R VIDEO S VIDEO AV2 I N Connect to Audio/Video output terminals. External equ[...]

56 RQT9429 Copying fr om a video cassette recor der e.g., Connecting to the A V2 or D V input terminals on the front  T urn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting. DV IN L/MONO - AUDIO- R VIDEO S VIDEO AV2 I N Connect to Audio/Video output terminals. Other video equipment D V cable (IEEE 1394, 4-pin) S Video cable  A udio/Vi[...]

57 RQT9429 With Other Equipment D V A utomatic Recording HDD RAM -R -R W(V) +R +RW Preparation 1 T ur n off the main unit and D V equipment, then connect the equipment with the unit’ s D V input ter minal ( ➡ 56). 2 T ur n on the main unit.  When the output signal from the external equipment is NTSC, change “TV System” to “NTSC” in t[...]

58 RQT9429 ■ From an SD car d or Discs A VCHD (Disc) p HDD A VCHD (SD card) p HDD HDD HDD 1 Insert a disc or card. e.g., SD SD Card OK RETURN SD card is inserted. Play Video ( A VCHD ) Copy Video ( A VCHD ) Copy Video ( MPEG2 ) Play Pictures ( JPEG ) Copy Pictures ( JPEG )  Display contents diff er depending on what is recorded in each media. [...]

59 RQT9429 With Other Equipment ■ From an SD car d SD p HDD RAM (All the recordings on the same date become a title.) HDD D VD-RAM 1 Insert a card. e.g., SD Card OK RETURN SD card is inserted. Play Video ( A VCHD ) Copy Video ( A VCHD ) Copy Video ( MPEG2 ) Play Pictures ( JPEG ) Copy Pictures ( JPEG )  Display contents diff er depending on wh[...]

60 RQT9429 Playing still pictures HDD RAM -R -R DL CD USB SD  Y ou can play still pictures recorded with a computer onto a D VD-R, D VD-R DL, CD-R/CD-RW , USB memor y and SD card.  Y ou cannot play still pictures while recording or cop ying. Preparation  Inser t a disc, USB memor y , or SD card.  Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the dr iv[...]

61 RQT9429 Still pictures Useful functions during still picture play Star t Slideshow Y ou can display still pictures one b y one at a constant interval. 1 Press [ e , r , w , q ] to select the album or date. 2 Press [ q ] (PLA Y). Y ou can also star t Slideshow with f ollowing steps. After performing step 1 ( ➡ abov e) 1 Press [OPTION]. 2 Press [...]

62 RQT9429 Editing still pictures (JPEG) HDD RAM SD  Editing can be done in units of pictures, albums or dates .  Y ou cannot edit still pictures recorded on D VD-R, D VD-R DL, CD- R/CD-RW and USB memory . Preparation  Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the dr ive .  RAM SD Release protection ( ➡ 11, 81, Setting the protection). 1 Press [[...]

63 RQT9429 Still pictures Still pictures operation After performing steps 1–3 ( ➡ 62) Cop y to Album  HDD RAM Copy the selected alb um, date or pictures to an existing alb um. 1 Press [ w , q ] to select “Start” and press [OK]. 2 Press [ e , r , w , q ] to select the destination album and press [OK].  The destination album with protec[...]

64 RQT9429 Copying still pictures HDD RAM USB SD  Pictures copied from SD card and USB memor y will be categorised according to the shooting date. Pictures without shooting date will be categorised using the creation date.  Y ou cannot copy pictures recorded to D VD-R, D VD-R DL, CD-R/ CD-RW or USB memory .  If the space on the destination[...]

65 RQT9429 Still pictures 5 Register still pictures for cop y .  If you are going to cop y a registered list without making any changes to it ( ➡ step 6).  Pictures from different dates or alb ums will not be registered to same list. Copy 1 2 3 Cancel All Copy Direction Copy Mode Create List Start Copying HDD DVD PICTURE High Speed Create c[...]

66 RQT9429 Playing m usic Playing MP3 fi les -R -R DL CD USB Y ou can play MP3 fi les recorded with a computer onto a D VD-R, D VD-R DL, CD-R/CD-RW and USB memory .  Y ou cannot play MP3 fi les on the USB memor y while recording. 1 Insert a disc or USB memor y . CD OK RETURN Select file type. Play Video ( DivX ) Play Pictures ( JPEG ) Play/Co[...]

67 RQT9429 Music Playing m usic recor ded on HDD Copying m usic to HDD ( ➡ 71) Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD drive. 1 Press [DIRECT NA VIGA T OR]. When “MUSIC” is not selected, press the “Y ellow” button to select “MUSIC”. DIRECT NA VIGA TOR Music Menu OK RETURN MUSIC PICTURE VIDEO Please select to access music. V[...]

68 RQT9429 Useful functions during music pla y HDD -R -R DL CD USB Operations during play Stop Press [ g ]. P ause Press [ h ]. Press [ h ] again or [ q ] (PLA Y) to restar t play . Search Press [ t ] or [ y ]. Press [ q ](PLA Y) to restar t play . Skip During play or while paused, press [ u ] or [ i ]. Skip to the track y ou want to pla y .  Ea[...]

69 RQT9429 Music Editing m usic/playlist Editing music HDD Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD drive. 1 Press [DIRECT NA VIGA T OR]. When “MUSIC” is not selected, press the “Y ellow” button to select “MUSIC”.  When doing “Delete All T racks”, “Clear My F av ourites” or “Clear F requently Play ed” ( ➡ go t[...]

70 RQT9429 Register track to Pla ylist HDD Y ou can register your f av ourite albums and tracks into 10 preset playlists .  Name of the playlist can be changed.  New pla ylist cannot be added.  Up to 999 tracks can be registered to each pla ylist. Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD drive. 1 Press [DIRECT NA VIGA T OR]. When[...]

71 RQT9429 Music Y ou can store the two f or mats of music data in this unit’ s HDD . Music CD (CD-D A) When inser ting music CDs, this unit mak es access to the inter nal Gracenote ® Database to obtain title inf or mation. The album name , track name and artist name are assigned automatically allowing you fi nd the tr ack easily when pla ying [...]

72 RQT9429 Deleting still pictures and m usic using DELETE Navigator Deleting still pictures HDD RAM SD 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Press [ e , r ] to select “Delete” and press [OK]. HDD RAM When “PICTURE” is not selected, press the “Green” button to select “PICTURE”. HDD RAM T o switch the display method 1 Press [OPTIO[...]

73 RQT9429 Con venient functions Note  VIERA CAST TM home screen is subject to change without notice .  The ser vices through VIERA CAST TM are operated b y their respective service providers, and service may be discontinued either temporarily or permanently without notice. Therefore , P anasonic will make no warranty f or the content or the [...]

74 RQT9429 Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HD A VI Control TM ”) Y ou can enjoy link ed operations with the TV and receiv er by using “HDA VI Control”. What is VIERA Link “HDA VI Control”? VIERA Link “HDA VI Control” is a con venient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a P anasonic TV (VIERA) or recei[...]

75 RQT9429 Con venient functions Easy control onl y with VIERA remote control If you connect this unit to the TV that suppor ts “HDA VI Control 2” or later with an HDMI cable, y ou can enjoy using more con venient functions . Y ou can operate this unit using buttons on the TV remote control. The buttons that y ou can use for this unit v ar y de[...]

76 RQT9429 Using on-screen menus Common procedures 1 Press [DISPLA Y]. Disc Play Picture Sound Soundtrack Subtitle 1 Audio c hannel Off L R Digital 2/0 ch Menu Item Setting  Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and disc contents, there are some items that y ou cannot select or change.  The menu is not display ed whe[...]

77 RQT9429 Con venient functions Play men u—Change the play sequence This function works only when the elapsed play time is displa yed. Select the item for repeat pla y . Depending on the disc , the items that can be selected will differ . Repeat Play Items display ed depends on the contents of the playbac k.  All  Title  Chapter  Pla[...]

78 RQT9429 Status messages Press [ST A TUS ]. The display changes each time y ou press the button. A B C When watching the TV programme 73:27 DR 002 ABC TV Sydn HDD The remaining time and recording mode A 1 TEN HD All DVB Channels 10:30 Select F avourites Corontation street 9:00 - 11:00 Now Rating:PG Software update Digital channel information ( ?[...]

79 RQT9429 Con venient functions FUNCTION MENU window By using the FUNCTION MENU window y ou may access the main functions quickly and easily . 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Functions display ed depend on the selected drive or type of disc. Others Recording Delete Playback FUNCTION MENU 22:30 DR RETURN OK Copy TV Guide Time Remaining 2 Press [ e , r ] t[...]

80 RQT9429 Entering text HDD RAM -R -R DL -R W(V) +R +R DL +RW Y ou can give names to recorded titles , etc. The maximum number of characters: HDD RAM Characters Title ( HDD RAM ) 64 (44  ) Album of still pictures ( HDD RAM )3 6 Album (Music) ( HDD )5 9 T rack ( HDD )5 9 Ar tist ( HDD )3 9 Playlist (Music) ( HDD )5 9 Disc ( RAM )6 4  Title na[...]

81 RQT9429 Con venient functions RAM -R -R DL -R W(V) +R +R DL +RW -R W(VR) SD Common procedures Preparation  Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the D VD or SD drive. 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Press [ e , r ] to select “Others” and press [OK]. Others FUNCTION MENU DVD-RAM 4:00 EP RETURN OK DV Automatic Recording Playlists Recordin[...]

82 RQT9429 Deleting all titles—Delete all titles RAM Preparation  Release protection ( ➡ 81, Setting the protection). After performing steps 1–3 ( ➡ 81, Common procedures) 1 Press [ e , r ] to select “Delete all titles” and press [OK]. 2 Press [ w , q ] to select “Y es” and press [OK]. 3 Press [ w , q ] to select “Star t” and[...]

83 RQT9429 Con venient functions Selecting the backgr ound style—T op Menu -R -R DL -R W(V) +R +R DL +RW Y ou can select the background that will be displa yed as the D VD- Video top menu after fi nalising or Create T op Menu ( +R W ). Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the D VD dr ive. After performing steps 1–3 ( ➡ 81, Common proce[...]

84 RQT9429 Y ou can change the unit’ s settings using the Setup menu.  The settings remain intact ev en if you s witch the unit to standby . Common procedures 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Press [ e , r ] to select “Others” and press [OK]. 3 Press [ e , r ] to select “Setup” and press [OK]. Setup OK RETURN T uning HDD / Disc[...]

85 RQT9429 Con venient functions ■ A uto-T uning Y ou can restar t auto channel setting if set up ( ➡ 18) fails f or some reason. 1 Press [ e , r ] to select “A uto-T uning” and press [OK]. When the con fi rmation screen appears 2 Press [ w , q ] to select “Y es” and press [OK]. Y ou can also use the follo wing method to restar t Auto-[...]

86 RQT9429 HDD/Disc (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined te xt.) Settings for Pla yback  Press [OK] to show the follo wing settings. Soundtrack for D VD-Video [English] [German] [F rench] [Italian] [Spanish] [Original] The original language of each disc will be selected. [Other  ]  Subtitle for D VD-Video [A[...]

87 RQT9429 Con venient functions Picture (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined te xt.) Still Mode Select the type of picture shown when y ou pause play ( ➡ 114, F rames and fi elds). [Automatic] [Field] Select if jittering occurs when “A utomatic” is selected. (The picture is coarser .) [F rame] Select if small te xt or[...]

88 RQT9429 A udio Channels for HG/HX/HE/HL Recording This will set the audio when recording to the HDD in HG, HX, HE or HL modes, or con verting the recording mode ( ➡ 46). [5.1-channel]  Record using 5.1 ch audio [2-channel] Record using 2 ch audio .  If the audio sampling frequency is not 48 kHz, surround audio is mixed and recorded in fr[...]

89 RQT9429 Con venient functions HDMI Connection  Press [OK] to show the follo wing settings. HDMI Video Mode Select “On” when video is output from HDMI A V OUT ter minal. [On] [Off] When the equipment such as ampli fi ers is connected using HDMI cable , and TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal (setup before connecting to the[...]

90 RQT9429 Others (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined te xt.) A utomatic Standby Select how long the unit remains on when it is not being used. [2 hours] [4 hours] [6 hours] [Off] Remote Control Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote control (the two must match) if y ou place other Panasonic products [...]

91 RQT9429 Con venient functions T elevision operation Y ou can con fi gure the remote control TV operation buttons to turn the television on/off , change the tele vision input mode, select the television channel and change the tele vision v olume. 1 P oint the remote contr ol at the television While pressing [ ^ TV], enter the code with the numbe[...]

92 RQT9429 These settings are used when you will connect this unit to a network.The connection to the Internet may take time or the internet may not be connected depending on the connection en vironment. It is recommended that you use a broadband connection. ■ T esting the connection Alwa ys test the connection when a LAN cable is connected or wh[...]

93 RQT9429 Con venient functions ■ Setting the pro xy server In most cases, def ault settings can normally be used without making any changes. Please use this setting when instructed to by your Internet provider .  Set the proxy server only after the connection test is completed properly . 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Press [ e , r ] to select ?[...]

94 RQT9429 Software of this unit can be updated automatically b y following method.  F rom broadcasts  From Internet [network connection and setting is required. ( ➡ 92, 98)] Update of the software is done when it is in standb y mode. Once the new softw are is found, it will start the download of the software, and then the update . Download[...]

95 RQT9429 Reference Additional connections Connecting a tele vision with S VIDEO terminals The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the television.)  Connect to ter minals of the same colour .  Supplied Audio/Video cab le can also be used as an alter native f or Audio cab l[...]

96 RQT9429 Additional connections Connecting with an HDMI compatible television and receiver When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital audio and video signal is transmitted. Y ou can enjoy high quality , digital video and audio with just one cord. When connecting to an HDMI-compatible HDTV (High De fi nition T elevision), [...]

97 RQT9429 Reference Connecting an Analogue television and VCR OPTICAL COAXIAL OUT OUT A V4 IN A V4 IN S VIDEO VIDEO R-AUDIO-L P R P B Y AC IN 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DIGIT AL AUD IO OU T (PCM/ BITSTREAM) RF OUT RF IN VHF/UHF RF IN RF OUT VCR’ s rear panel VHF/UHF RF IN VIDEO OUT R L AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN R L VIDEO IN 6 5 4 1 T o th[...]

98 RQT9429 Network connection Follo wing function will be av ailable when this unit is connected to the network.  This document is assuming that you already hav e a broadband connection.  This connection is not necessar y if follo wing functions are not to be used. Enjoying VIERA CAST TM Y ou can access a selection of Internet ser vices from [...]

99 RQT9429 Reference Operations that can be performed while recor ding or cop ying a title (  : P ossible , –: Impossible) Playbac k of HDD Playbac k of discs Playbac k of still pictures Playbac k of music recorded on HDD While recording to HDD in DR mode  –  While recording to HDD in HG, HX, HE, HL, XP , SP , LP , EP or FR modes ?[...]

100 RQT9429 Frequently asked questions Refer to the f ollowing items if y ou hav e any doubts about unit operations. Set up Which aerial is suitable f or receiving digital terrestrial broadcasts? ¾ Y ou can use your current aerial. Howe ver , depending on the area where you liv e, a new aerial ma y be necessar y . Consult your local TV aer ial ins[...]

101 RQT9429 Reference TV Guide Is it possible to pr ogramme a recording, with a start and end time that are different from the TV Guide system? ¾ Y ou can manually change the star t and end time of programmes in the Timer Recording menu. ( ➡ 34) Can I receive TV Guide system data via a connected satellite receiver or a Set T op Box? ¾ No , only[...]

102 RQT9429 Messages On the television Pag e Authorisation Err or .  Y ou are tr ying to pla y the DivX VOD content that w as purchased with a different registration code. Y ou cannot play the content on this unit. (DivX) 43 Cannot fi nish recording completely .  The programme was cop y-protected.  The HDD or disc may be full.  The max[...]

103 RQT9429 Reference On the unit’ s display The follo wing messages or ser vice numbers appear on the unit’ s displa y when something unusual is detected during star tup and us e. Pag e D VD  (“  ” stands for a number .)  The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote control. 90 Press an[...]

104 RQT9429 Before requesting service, mak e the following chec ks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the prob lem, consult your dealer f or instructions. Updating to the latest software ma y solve the prob lem. ( ➡ 94) T r oubleshooting guide The follo wing do not indicate[...]

105 RQT9429 Reference The recorded title is stretc hed ver tically . ¾ 16:9 aspect progr ammes are recorded in 4:3 aspect in the follo wing cases. – -R -R DL -R W(V) If you recorded or copied using “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” recording mode. – If you recorded or copied to a +R, +R DL or +R W . – If you recorded in XP [...]

106 RQT9429 T roub leshooting guide Cannot eject disc. ¾ The unit is recording. ¾ The unit ma y hav e a problem. While the unit is off , press and hold [ g ] and [CH 1 ] on the main unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. Remove the disc and consult the dealer . If the Child Lock function is activ ated, abov e operation does not work. Cancel t[...]

107 RQT9429 Reference The D V A utomatic Recording function does not work. ¾ If images cannot be recorded or if the recording is aborted, check the connections and D V equipment settings. ( ➡ 56) ¾ Y ou cannot star t recording until the images from the D V equipment appear on the television. ¾ Recording ma y not be performed as desired if the [...]

108 RQT9429 T roub leshooting guide Still pictures Cannot display Direct Na vigator screen. ¾ This screen cannot be displa yed during recording or copy . Cannot edit or format a car d. ¾ Release the card’ s protection setting. ( ➡ 11) The contents of the card cannot be read. ¾ Remov e the card from the slot and then inser t again. If this do[...]

109 RQT9429 Reference Picture very infrequently breaks up on some or all channels. ¾ Electrical atmospheric interference caused b y local or distant lighting storms or heavy rain with wind in “leafy” locations ma y cause pictures to break up and audio to mute or distort momentarily . ¾ Impulse noise interf erence from an infrequently used ele[...]

11 0 RQT9429 Speci fi cations Recording system D VD-RAM: D VD Video Recording format D VD-R: D VD-Video format D VD-R DL (Dual Layer): D VD-Video format D VD-RW: D VD-Video format +R +R DL (Double La yer) +RW Recordable discs D VD-RAM: 2X SPEED (V er . 2.0), 2-3X SPEED (V er. 2.1), 2-5X SPEED (V er. 2.2) D VD-R (SL): 1X SPEED (V er . 2.0), 1-4X SP[...]

111 RQT9429 Reference SD Card Slot: SD Memory Card slot: 1 pc Compatible media: SD Memor y Card  4 , SDHC Memor y Card Format: F A T12, F A T16  5 (In case of SD Memory Card) F A T32  5 (In case of SDHC Memory Card) Data that can be play ed: JPEG, Video (SD-Video)  6 , Video (HD-Video) USB device USB standard: USB 2.0 High Speed Format:[...]

11 2 RQT9429 ■ Structure of folder s displayed b y this unit Y ou can play MP3 and still pictures (JPEG) on this unit b y making folder s as shown below . However depending on the method of writing data (writing software), play may not be in the order y ou numbered the folder s. Structure of MP3 folder s CD USB Pre fi x with 3-digit n umbers in [...]

11 3 RQT9429 Reference Gracenote ® Corporate Description Music recognition technology and related data are pro vided by Gracenote ® . Gracenote is the industry standard in music recognition technology and related content delivery . For more information visit www .gracenote.com. Gracenote ® Proprietary Legends CD and music-related data fr om Grac[...]

11 4 RQT9429 A VCHD A VCHD is a new format (standard) for high de fi nition video cameras that can be used to record and play high-resolution HD images . Bitstream This is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel) before it is decoded into its v arious channels. CPRM (Content Protection for Recor dable Media) CPRM is technol[...]

11 5 RQT9429 Reference Router Distinguishes the IP address assigned to each device , such as the PC, and rela ys the fl ow of data within the network. RGB This refers to the three primary colours of light, red (R), green (G), and blue (B) and also the method of producing video that uses them. By dividing the video signal into the three colours f o[...]

11 6 RQT9429 Safety precaution CA UTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES O THER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MA Y RESUL T IN HAZARDOUS RADIA TION EXPOSURE. DO NO T OPEN CO VERS AND DO NOT REP AIR Y OURSELF . REFER SER VICING T O QU ALIFIED PERSONNEL. W ARNING: T O REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, EL[...]

11 7 RQT9429 Reference Panasonic Warranty 1. The product is warranted for 12 months from t he date of purc hase. Subject t o the conditions of this warranty Panasonic or it's Authorise d Service Centre will perform necess ary service on the produ ct without charge for parts or labour if, in the opinion of Panasonic, the product is found t o be[...]

11 8 RQT9429 Index Adjust the audio quality (Sound menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Adjust the picture quality (Picture menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Album (Music) Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

11 9 RQT9429 Reference Network Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 New Channel Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 One T ouch Recording . . . . . . . . .[...]

RQT9429-1L H0309FJ1049 Panasonic Corporation W eb Site: http://panasonic.net En -If you see this symbol- Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposa[...]