Panasonic DMR-XS350 manual

until 2010/02/15 Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum perfor m ance and safety , please read these instructions carefully . Before conne cting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely . Please keep this manual for future reference. DVB and t he DVB logos are trademarks of th e DVB Pro[...]

2 RQT9439 Characteristi cs of this unit Getting start ed Getting start ed Record with High Definition EPG It is possible to record in high definition quality when the broadcast is high definition. (HDD only) > 7 Timer record ing is made easier b ecause the TV Guide allows you to see programme information. > 23 Easy acce ss to various function[...]

3 RQT9439 Gettin g started Included accessories ∫ The remote control information Batteries ≥ Insert so t he poles ( i and j ) match t hose in the rem ote control. ≥ Use alkaline or m anganese batteries. ≥ Do not mix old and new batteries. ≥ Do not use dif ferent types at the same time. ≥ Do not heat or expose to flame. ≥ Do not leave [...]

4 RQT9439 T able of content s Gettin g started Getting st arted Characteristics of this unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Included ac cessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Quick S t a rt Guide HDD and disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Recording high definition p[...]

5 RQT9439 Reference Convenie nt functi ons Musi c Stil l pictu r e s With Othe r Equipm ent Gettin g started Quick Start Guide Basic opera tions Recording Playing back Editin g Copying Still pictures Sti ll pictures Playing sti ll pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 0 Useful functions during still picture play . . .[...]

6 RQT9439 HDD and d isc information Quick S tart Guide This unit can record or copy to the foll owing HDD or discs. Y ou can record the programm e of the digital broadcast to the HDD by using this unit’ s tuner . Recording by pressing [ ¥ REC] bu tton It can only record to HDD by pressing [ ¥ REC] in DR mode ( > 28). Timer recording It can o[...]

7 RQT9439 Quick Start Guide This unit will record the high definition quality programmes § 1 of the digital broadcast ont o the HDD with high quality image and audio as it was broadcasted. If copying is perf ormed on those p rogrammes, they are copied in standard definition. § 1 It will also record standard def inition programmes of the digi tal [...]

8 RQT9439 HDD and disc information ( ≤ : Possible, –: I mpossible) ≥ Recording modes t hat can be select ed differ depending on the rec ording methods. For details, please refer to the respective ope rating. HDD and discs you ca n use for recording and play Disc type Hard disk drive (HDD) S t andard symbol [HDD] Data that can be recor ded and[...]

9 RQT9439 Quick Start Guide ≥ Recording modes that can be selected diff er depending on the recording methods. For details, pl ease refer to the respective ope rating. [Not e] ≥ Discs recorded on equipment other than this unit may not be used for r ecording on this unit . ≥ This unit cannot record NTSC s ignals to discs that already have P AL[...]

10 RQT9439 HDD and disc information § Close the sess ion after recording. Play m ay be impos si ble on some discs due to the condit ion of the recording. ≥ The producer of the disc can cont rol how di scs are played. So you m ay not always be able to cont rol play as des cribed in these operat in g instructions. Read the disc’s instructions ca[...]

11 RQT9439 Quick Start Guide USB me mory and card i nformation USB memor ies can only be used for playbac k or cop y to HDD or discs. ≥ Despite meeting the conditions mentioned above, there may be USB memories that cannot be used for t his unit. [Not e] ≥ This unit’s USB port does not support bus- powered USB device. SD cards can be used for [...]

12 RQT9439 Control reference guide Instructions for operations are gener ally described using the r emote control. 1 T urn the unit on or off ( > 18) 2 Select drive (HDD, DVD or SD) ( > 21) Drive changes eac h time y ou press [DRIVE SELECT]. 3 Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter numbers or characters (The character but tons may be u[...]

13 RQT9439 Quick Start Guide 1 SD card slot indicator This indicator lights up when an SD card is inserted. 2 Linked timer recor dings with external equipment indicator 3 Copying indicator 4 Disc indicator This indicator lights up when a disc is inserted. 5 Drive (HDD, DVD or SD) indicator 6 Remote control signal indicator This flashes when it is o[...]

14 RQT9439 HDD (Hard d isk drive) handling care The HDD is a high precision recording instrument and becaus e of it s long recording capability and high speed operation it is a very special device that is easily s usceptible to damage. As a basic rule, save important content to a disc as backup. ∫ The HDD is a devic e that is not built to withst [...]

15 RQT9439 Quick Start Guide Media handlin g (Disc/USB mem ory/SD card) 1 Press [ < OPEN /CLOSE] t o open the tray . 2 Press [ < OPEN /CLO SE ] to close the tray . ≥ When using 8 cm disc, remove the disc from the cartridge. ≥ [RAM] It i s not possible to record or play continuously from one side of a double s ided disc to the other. Y ou [...]

16 RQT9439 STEP 1 Inserting t he CAM (Condi tional Access Modul e) and Smart Card Y ou need a Conditional Access Module together with a valid Smart Ca rd and a su bscription with the c orresponding broadcaster . 1 Insert the ce rtified Smart Car d into the comm ercially available CAM ( Conditional Access Module). 2 Insert the CAM into the CI (Commo[...]

17 RQT9439 Quick Start Guide STEP 2 Connection ≥ Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operati ng instructi ons. ≥ Refe r to “Add i tion a l c o nne ct i o ns” ( > 96) fo r connection using other terminals and connection wit h other equipment. ≥ Refer to “ Network connect ion” ( > 99) for connection [...]

18 RQT9439 STEP 3 Channel reception set tings and TV as pect setti ngs 1 T urn on the television and select the appropriate A V input to suit the connections to this unit. 2 Press [ Í ] to turn the unit on. Language setting sc reen appears on the television. 3 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select the language and press [OK]. Country setting sc reen appears o[...]

19 RQT9439 Quick Start Guide 9 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to s elect the TV aspect and press [OK] . T o stop p artwa y Press [RE TU R N ]. 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU ]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to s elect “Others ” and press [ OK]. 3 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to s elect “Set up” and press [OK]. 4 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Connection” and pre ss [OK]. 5 Press [ 3 , 4 [...]

20 RQT9439 W atchin g digit al broadcast s Basic operations Refer to “Advanced watching digit al bro adcast s ” ( > 26). This unit has the tuner which allows i t to directly receive and record digital satellite channels. 1 T urn on the television and select the appropriate A V input to suit the connections to this unit. 2 Press [ Í ] to tur[...]

21 RQT9439 Basic opera tions Playing DVD-V ideo/Pl aying recorded video content s Refer to “Advanced playbac k” ( > 3 7) for det ail information. Preparation ≥ T urn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to t his unit. ≥ T urn on this unit. 1 Press [ < OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to open the[...]

22 RQT9439 Recording television program m es [HDD] Refer to “Adv ance d recording ” ( > 28–31) f or detail information. Preparation ≥ T urn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. ≥ T urn on this u nit. 1 Press [I NPUT SELECT] a few times and select “TV” and press [OK]. 2 Press[...]

23 RQT9439 Basic opera tions T imer record ing [HDD] TV Guide system provides programme informat ion only from the digital broadcasts station displayed on the television like a TV programme magazine. Selection of channel is made easy b y creating a Favourite of the channels you watch often. ( > 83, Fav ourites Edit) ≥ Y ou can enter up to 64 p[...]

24 RQT9439 Deleting titles [HDD] [ RAM] [-R ] [-R]DL] [-RW‹ V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW ] (Y ou cannot delete items on finalised disc s.) ≥ A title cannot be restored once it is delete d. Make certain before proceeding. ≥ T itle that is currently recording cannot be deleted. ≥ T itles on the disc cannot be delet ed in the following cases: – W[...]

25 RQT9439 Basic opera tions Copying titles [HDD] > [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹ V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] (Y ou cannot copy to finalised discs.) ≥ About copyright protected titles ( > 30, 49) 1 Inse r t a dis c. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Copy” and press [ OK]. ≥ Confirm that there is enough re maining disc space. 3 Set the copy direc[...]

26 RQT9439 Advanced watching di git al broad cast s There are various services in cluded in the digital broadcast s depending on the program me. Y ou can confirm or set these services with the following operations. While stopped Press [ST A TUS ]. 1 Channel and S t ation Name 2 Programme nam e and Broadcas t time 3 Current category 4 Change the cat[...]

27 RQT9439 Basic opera tions Y ou can enjoy teletext broadcasting, including news, weather forecasts and subtitles, if this service is provided by t he broadcasters. When “ ” appears in digital channel information ( > 26) 1 Press [TEXT ]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ], the numbered buttons, or the colour buttons to select the pa g e . Follow the instruc[...]

28 RQT9439 Advanced recording Ti t le Recording Recording modes that can be selected differ depending on the recording methods and discs. ∫ Maximum nu mber of title s that can be reco rded [HDD] : 999 titles (When continuously recording for long duratio ns, titles a re automatically divi ded every 8 hours.) [RAM] [-R] [-R] DL] [-R W‹V›] : 99 [...]

29 RQT9439 Recording ∫ Recording modes and approximate recording times Depending on the c ontent being recorded, th e recording times m ay become shorter than indicat ed. (The times prov ided on this char t are an est imate.) § 1 Recording time of DR mode may vary depending on bit rate of broadcasting. § 2 It is not possible to record or play c[...]

30 RQT9439 Advanced recordin g Possible combination for 2 programmes simultaneous recording T o perform 2 prog ra mmes simult aneous recording, 1 programme out of the 2 needs to be recorded to the HDD in “DR” mode. During the recording of an encr ypted broadcast, you cannot view or record another encrypted broa dcast. [Note] ≥ 2 programmes si[...]

31 RQT9439 Recording Import ant notes for recording 16:9 image such as wide broa dcasting ≥ When the “Rec f or High S peed Copy” of the Setup me nu is “On” – Record from external equipment. – Copy from the finalised disc (DVD-Video) to the HDD ≥ When recording to [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹ V›] ≥ When converting the recording mode from[...]

32 RQT9439 Advanced recordin g Chasing playback Playback from the beginning of the titl e in the HDD, while the title is being recorded t o the HDD. Simultaneous rec and play Playback the previously reco rded title while recording onto the HDD or timer recording onto the disc . 1 Press [DR IV E SELECT] to selec t the HDD or DVD drive. 2 Press [DIRE[...]

33 RQT9439 Recording Advanced timer recording T imer recording of the broadcas t Recording disc: [HDD] Recording mode: DR T imer recording from the external equipment c onnected to A V1, A V2 or A V 3 Recording disc: [HDD] Reco r di n g mod e: XP , SP , L P , EP , FR Selection of channel is made easy b y creating a Favourite of the channels you wat[...]

34 RQT9439 Advanced timer rec ording Even when the unit is turned of f, you can display the timer recording list by pressing [PROG/CHEC K]. 1 Press [ PROG/CHECK]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to s elect the programme and press the “Red” button. ≥ The timer icon “ F ” ( > 35) will change from red to grey . ≥ Y ou cannot canc el timer record ing [...]

35 RQT9439 Recording Even when the unit is turned of f , you can display the timer recording list by pressing [PROG/CHECK]. Press [ PROG/CHECK]. Icons ∫ T o cha nge a programme Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select the program me and press [OK]. ( > 33, step 3) ∫ T o delete a programme Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select the program me and press [DEL]. ∫ T o ex[...]

36 RQT9439 Advanced timer rec ording Press [GUIDE ] to switch bet ween Landscape view an d Portrait view . This function lets you display a TV G uide list sorted by programm e type (e.g. Movie, S port) or Category (e.g. TV , Radio). 1 From t he desi red pr ogramme ty pe Press the “Y ellow” button to display the list of programme type. From t he[...]

37 RQT9439 Playing back Advanced playback Playing back [Not e] ≥ When playing bac k a title recorded on the HDD ens ure that you m atch the “TV System” setting to the recorded title ( > 89). ≥ A disc or title with different “TV System” ( > 89) may not be able to playback while recording or on standby for the timer recording. Y ou [...]

38 RQT9439 Advanced playback [HDD] [ RAM] [-RW‹VR›] [DVD- V] [AVCHD] DivX Press [AUD IO] . It will switch depending on t he contents recorded every time it is pressed. e.g., [HDD] “Audio LR, deu” is selected. [DVD-V] [AVCHD] Y ou can chan ge the audio channel num ber each time you press the button. This allows you to c hange things like t h[...]

39 RQT9439 Playing back Selecting recorded program mes (ti tles) to play—DIRECT NA VIGA T OR Y ou can quickly find the r ecorded titl es and easily play them by using DIRECT NA VIGA T OR screen. Press [ DIRECT NA VIGA TOR]. e.g., [HDD] § 1 Label will only display “All” when using media other than HDD. § 2 Thumbnail is displayed for the sele[...]

40 RQT9439 Selecting recorde d programme s (titles) to play —DIRECT NA VIG A TOR Genre displayed in the Genre Label can be changed. 1 Press [ 2 , 1 ] to select th e Genre Label (Mo vie, News, Sports, etc.) and pr ess [OPTION]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Genre Label Setting” and press [OK]. 3 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select the genre an d press [O[...]

41 RQT9439 Playing back Playback of the High Definition V ideo (A VCHD) [AVCHD] Only A V CHD recorded or edited on a Panasonic’s video camera will be recognised. A n SD card or d isc that contains A VCHD recorded on devices other than a Panasonic’s video camera may not be recognised. 1 Insert the disc or the S D card The display below automatic[...]

42 RQT9439 Playing DivX ® [-R] [- R]DL] [CD] [USB] Y ou c an play DivX video contents recorded with a computer onto DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R /CD-RW and USB m emory . 1 Insert a disc or USB memory . [-R] [- R]DL] [CD] e.g., [CD] ≥ It will go to step 3 automatically if only DivX is recorded on the disc. [USB] ≥ Display items differ depending on wha[...]

43 RQT9439 Playing back Display the unit’ s registration code. ( > 91, “DivX Registration”) ≥ After playing DivX V OD content for t he first time, an other registration code is then displayed in “ DivX Registration”. D o not use this reg istration code to purchase DivX VOD content. If you use this code t o purchase DivX VOD content, [...]

44 RQT9439 Editin g tit les Editin g [HDD] [ RAM] [-R] [- R]DL] [-RW‹ V›] [+R] [+R] DL] (Y ou cannot edit finalised discs.) [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] Only “Properties” is possible. Editing of the titl e can be performed with this unit. For example, an unrequired part of the title can be deleted. ( > 45, Partial Delete) [Note] ≥ Once deleted,[...]

45 RQT9439 Editin g After performing steps 1–4 ( > 44) § Multiple editing is poss ible. T itle operations Delete T itle § [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW ‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Press [ 2 , 1 ] to sele ct “Delete” and pr ess [OK]. ≥ Once deleted, the recorded contents are l ost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding. [...]

46 RQT9439 Editing titles After performing steps 1–4 ( > 44) T itle ope rat ions DR File Conversio n [HDD] (Converting the recording mode) DR File Conversion is a function to convert the rec ording mode of the title in DR mode. The size of the converted title will be small regularly . It will take about the same time as playbac k of the title [...]

47 RQT9439 Editin g Create/Pla yback/Edit of the Chapter [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [- R]D L] [- RW‹V ›] [-RW‹VR›] [+R ] [+R]DL] [+R W] Only playback of chapter is possible. ≥ The maxim um number of ch apters on a dis c: (Depends on the state of recording.) [HDD] : Approx. 1000 per title [RAM] : Approx. 1000 per disc [Not e] ≥ [HDD] Y ou will not[...]

48 RQT9439 Copying titles Copying There are following copying methods. ∫ Copy direction [Note] ≥ Almost all DVD-Video on sale have been treated to prevent illegal copying. Any software that has been treated so, cannot be c op ied using this unit. Copy Title Playing Copy the playing title on the HDD to the disc . ( > 51) Cop y Make a copying [...]

49 RQT9439 Copying ∫ Copy sp eed ( ≤ : Possible, –: Impossible) § 1 Position of the chapter might shift slightly . It will not ma intain the exceeded amount if it exceeds the m aximum chapt er numbers on a disc. – [RAM] [-R] [ -R]DL] [-RW‹V›] : Approx. 1000 – [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] : Approx. 254 (Depends on the state of recording.) § 2 [...]

50 RQT9439 Copying titles ∫ Frequently asked questions When is high speed copy not possible? It will copy at normal speed in following cases: ≥ Copying to DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW , +R, +R DL or +RW in following conditions: – Ti tles in DR, HG , HX, HE or HL mode – Ti tle of the A VCHD c opied to the HDD ≥ Copying to DVD-R, DV D-R[...]

51 RQT9439 Copying Copy the playing t itle on the HDD to the disc . ≥ It will start copying from the beginning of the tit le regardles s of the playing position. [HDD] > [RAM] [- R] [-R] DL] [-RW ‹V ›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] 1 Playbac k the title to copy . When co pying the title in DR mode wi th mult iple au dio, subtitles and T eletext ≥ O[...]

52 RQT9439 Copying titles Y ou c an order titles as desired for copy to disc. [HDD] ,- . [RAM] [+R W] [-RW‹VR›] > [HDD] [HDD] > [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R] DL] When copyi ng t he title in DR mode wit h multiple a udi o and subtitles ≥ Only the audio and s ubtitles selected in the “Preferred Language” in the Setup menu will b[...]

53 RQT9439 Copying Copying list indicators ∫ T o check the p ropertie s of a title and sort Copying list After performing step 5– 2 ( > 52) 1 Pre ss [ 3 , 4 ] to select the tit le and pres s [OP TION ]. 2 Pre ss [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Prop erties” or “Sort” and press [OK]. Propert ies: The name, rec ording date, channel etc. of the sel[...]

54 RQT9439 Copying titles [DVD-V] > [HDD] Y ou can c opy the cont ent of fi nalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, and +R DL to the HDD and re-edit. While playing a disc, the content being played is copied to the H DD according to the set time. ≥ When “Rec for High S peed Copy” ( > 86) is set to “On” and you make a [...]

55 RQT9439 With O ther Equipm ent Recording broadcast s from external equipment With Other Equipment Recording disc: [HDD] Reco r di n g mod e: XP , SP , L P , EP Preparation ≥ Connect a Set T op Box to this un it’s input terminals ( > 97). ≥ When the output signal from the external equipment is NTSC, change the “ TV System” to “NTSC[...]

56 RQT9439 Copying from a video equipment (video cassette recorder , etc.) e.g., Conn ecting to the A V3 or DV inp ut terminals on the f ront ≥ T urn off the unit and other v ideo equipment before connecting. § Connect to term inals of the same colour . If the audi o out put of the other equipment is monaural Connect to L/MONO on the A V3 input [...]

57 RQT9439 With O ther Equipm ent Recording disc: [HDD] [R AM] [-R] [-RW‹V ›] [+R] [+ RW] Reco r di n g mod e: XP , SP , L P , EP Preparation 1 Turn of f this unit and DV equipment, then connect the equipment with the unit’s DV input term inal ( > 56). 2 Turn on this unit. ≥ If you record to a disc, insert a disc ( > 15). ≥ [RAM] If[...]

58 RQT9439 Copy the HD V ideo (A VCHD format) or the SD Vi deo (MPEG2 format) It is possible to copy the HD video (A VCHD format) recorded on the Panasonic’s video camera, et c. to the HDD. ∫ From an SD card or Discs 1 Insert a di sc or card. ≥ Display items differ depending on what is recorded in each media. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Co[...]

59 RQT9439 With O ther Equipm ent It is possible to copy the SD video (MPEG2 format) recorded on the Panasonic video camera, etc. to the HDD or disc. ∫ From an SD card 1 Inse r t a car d. ≥ Display items diff er depending on what is recorded in the card. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Copy V ideo ( MPEG2 )” a nd press [OK]. 3 Press [ 3 , 4 ] [...]

60 RQT9439 Playing st ill pict ures S till pictures S till pictures [HDD] [ RAM] [-R ] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] [SD] ≥ Y ou can play st ill pictures recorded with a computer onto a D VD-R, DVD-R D L, CD-R/CD-RW , USB m emory and S D card. ≥ Y ou cannot play still pictures while recording or copying. 1 [HDD] Press [FUNCTION MENU]. [RAM] [-R] [-R] DL] [...]

61 RQT9439 St il l pictu r e s § T o switch the “Album” or “Pictures by Date ” ( > 60, step 2) Useful functions during stil l picture play St a r t Slide show Y ou can display still pictures one by one at a constant interval. 1 Press [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] to select the album or date. § 2 Press [ 1 ]( P L A Y ) . Y ou c an also start Slides[...]

62 RQT9439 Editin g stil l pict ures [HDD] [ RAM] [S D] ≥ Editing can be done in units of pictures, albums, or dates. ≥ Y ou cannot edit still pictures re corded on DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD- R/CD-RW and USB memory . Preparation ≥ Press [DRIVE SELECT] t o select the driv e. ≥ [RAM] [SD] Release protection ( > 1 1 , 80, Setting the pro tection)[...]

63 RQT9439 St il l pictu r e s After performing steps 1–3 ( > 62) § Multiple editing is poss ible. [Copy to Album, Copy to New Album, Change Date : Only when the picture list is displayed] [Not e] ≥ T imer recordings do not start when performing “Copy to Album”, “Copy to Ne w Album”, “C hange Date”, “C opy to DVD-R AM” or ?[...]

64 RQT9439 Copying still pictures [HDD] [ RAM] [USB ] [SD] ≥ Pictures copied from SD card and US B memory will be categorised according to the shooting date. Pictures without shooting date will be categorised using the cr eation date. ≥ The pictures recorded on DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R/ CD-RW cannot be copied. ≥ If the space on the destination d[...]

65 RQT9439 St il l pictu r e s 3 Set the copy direction. ≥ If you are not going to ch ange the copying direction ( > step 4). 1 Pres s [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Copy Direction” and press [ 1 ]. 2 Pres s [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Sour ce” and pr ess [OK]. 3 Pres s [ 3 , 4 ] to select the drive and press [OK]. 4 Pres s [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Desti[...]

66 RQT9439 Playing music Music Music [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [U SB] Y ou can play MP3 files r ecorded with a c omputer onto a D VD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R/CD-RW and U SB memory . ≥ Y ou cannot play MP3 files on the USB memory while recording. 1 While stopped Insert a disc or USB memory . ≥ Display items differ depending on w hat is recorded in each media. [...]

67 RQT9439 Musi c Copying music to HDD ( > 71) 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU ]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to s elect “Pl ay Music” and press [OK] . 3 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select the item and press [ OK]. 1 Categorise by artist 2 Categorise by album 3 Tracks registered in “My Favourites” 4 Tracks registered in “Playlists” 5 Tracks played most within 2[...]

68 RQT9439 Playing music [HDD] [-R] [-R]D L] [CD] [USB] Operations during play Useful functions during m usic play St o p Press [ ∫ ]. Pause P ress [ ; ]. Pres s [ ; ] again or [ 1 ] (PLA Y) to restart play . Sear ch Press [ 6 ] or [ 5 ]. Pres s [ 1 ] (PLA Y) to restart play . Skip During play or while paused, press [ : ] or [ 9 ]. Skip to the tr[...]

69 RQT9439 Musi c Editing mus ic/playlist [HDD] 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU ]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to s elect “Pl ay Music” and press [OK] . ≥ When doing “Delete All T racks”, “Clear My Favourites” or “Clear Frequently Played” ( > go to step 4) 3 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to sele ct item and pre ss [OK]. ∫ When “Artis t s” is sele cted 1 [...]

70 RQT9439 Editing music/playlist [HDD] Y ou c an register your f avourite albums and t racks into 10 preset playlists. ≥ Name of the playlist can be changed. ≥ New playlist cannot be added. ≥ Up to 999 tracks can be regist ered to each playlist. 1 Press [ FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Play Musi c” and press [OK]. 3 Press [[...]

71 RQT9439 Musi c Copying m usic to HDD Y ou can store the two f ormats of music data in this unit’ s HDD. Music CD (CD- DA) When inserting music CDs, this unit makes access to the internal Gracenote ® Database to obt ain title information. The album name, track name and artist name are assigned automatically allowing you find the track easily w[...]

72 RQT9439 Linked operations w ith the TV ( VIERA L ink “ HD A V I Contro l TM ”/ QL i n k ) Others Convenient functions Y ou can enjoy linked operations wit h t he TV and receiver by using “HDA VI Control” or Q Link. What is VIERA Link “ HDA VI Control”? VIERA Link “HD A VI Control” is a convenie nt func tion tha t offer s lin ked [...]

73 RQT9439 Conveni ent functi ons Easy control only with VIERA remote control If you connect this unit to the TV that has “HDA VI Control 2” or later function with an HD MI cable, you can enjoy using more convenient functions. Y ou can operate this unit using butt ons on the TV remote control. The buttons that you can use for this unit vary dep[...]

74 RQT9439 Enjoyi ng VI ERA CA ST TM Y ou c an access a selection of Internet serv ices from the H ome screen with VIERA CAST, for example Y ouTube, Picasa Web Albums. (Current as of D ecember 2009) Preparation ≥ Network connection ( > 99) ≥ Network Settings ( > 92) 1 Press [ VIERA CAST]. Message is displayed. Please read these inst ructi[...]

75 RQT9439 Conveni ent functi ons Pause Live TV Y ou can pause the TV program me you are watching using this unit’s tuner and resume later by temporarily saving it on the HDD. This is useful when you have to briefly st op watchi ng TV to run an errand. If you stop the Paus e Live TV function, then the TV prog ramme temporarily saved on the HDD wi[...]

76 RQT9439 Ente ring text [HDD] [ RAM] [-R ] [-R]DL] [-RW‹ V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW ] [SD] Y ou c an give names to recorded t itles, etc. The maximum num ber of characters: § T itle name for timer recording [Note] If a name is long, parts of it ma y not be sh own in some sc reens. 1 Show Ente r Tit le Name screen. 2 Pres s [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] to s [...]

77 RQT9439 Conveni ent functi ons Convenient fun ctions to playback an d viewing or l istening 1 Pres s [DISPL A Y]. ≥ Depending on the condition of t he unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and disc contents, there are som e items that you cannot select or change. ≥ The menu is not displayed when playing still pictures. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select th[...]

78 RQT9439 Convenient f unctions t o playb ack and vie wing or lis tening This function works only when the elapsed play time is displayed. Select the item f or repeat play . Depending on the disc, the items that can be selected will dif fer . § It will w ork w hen “HDMI Video M ode” i n the Set up menu is “Off” ( > 89) and “Component[...]

79 RQT9439 Conveni ent functi ons S tat us of this unit during recording or playback can be displayed w ith the following operation. The status message w ill differ depending on the media or status of this uni t. Press [ST A TUS ]. The display chan ges each time you press t he button. A S tatus of this unit is displayed. e.g., 1 Selected drive stat[...]

80 RQT9439 Disc and card management [RAM] [-R] [-R] DL] [-R W‹V›] [+R] [+ R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] [SD] 1 While stopped Press [ FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “DVD” or “SD Card” and press [OK]. 3 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to sele ct “D VD Management” or “Card Management” and press [OK]. e.g., [RAM] T o return to the p reviou[...]

81 RQT9439 Conveni ent functi ons [RAM] Preparation ≥ Release protection ( > 80, Setting the protection). Af ter performing steps 1–3 ( > 80, Common procedures) 1 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to s elect “Del ete all titles” a nd press [OK] . 2 Press [ 2 , 1 ] to sele ct “Y es” and press [ OK]. 3 Press [ 2 , 1 ] to select “St art” and press[...]

82 RQT9439 Disc and card management [-R] [- R]DL] [-RW‹ V›] [+R] [+R] DL] [+RW ] The background selected here will be displayed as the DVD-Vi deo top menu after finalising or Create T op Menu ( [+ RW] ). After performing steps 1–3 ( > 80, Common procedures) 1 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “T op Menu” and press [OK]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1[...]

83 RQT9439 Conveni ent functi ons Cha nging the un it’ s se t ting s Y ou can change the unit’s settings using Setup menu. ≥ The settings remain intact even if you s witch the unit to standby . 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU ]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “O the rs” and press [ OK]. 3 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Setu p” and press[...]

84 RQT9439 Changing the unit’ s set tings ∫ Manu a l T uning Y ou can add each new channels manually that the Auto Setup could not co mple te suc cess ful ly . 1 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select the channel y ou want to set. T rans ponder Frequency Enter value with numbered buttons. Symbol Rate Press [ 2 , 1 ] to select the auto and manual input of sy[...]

85 RQT9439 Conveni ent functi ons ∫ Preferred Langua ge (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) 1 Pres s [ 3 , 4 ] to sel ect the item. 2 Pres s [ 2 , 1 ] to select the language or item. Y ou can select up to 2 different subtitles, audio tracks and teletext to be used when m ulti audio, subtitles and teletext digital br[...]

86 RQT9439 Changing the unit’ s set tings (All factory default s ettings are indicated w ith underlined text.) Settings for Recording ≥ Press [OK] to show the follow ing settings. Recording time in EP mode Select the maximum number of hours for recording in EP mode ( > 29, Recording modes and approximate recording times). [6 hours ] Y ou can[...]

87 RQT9439 Conveni ent functi ons (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) § 1 The default setting is “P CM”. § 2 The default setting is “ Bitstream”. Sound Dynamic Range Compre ssion [DVD- V] Change the dynamic range for late night viewing. [On] [Of f ] Downmix Switch the downmix system fo r playing back multi-c[...]

88 RQT9439 Changing the unit’ s set tings (All factory default set tings are indicated with under lined text.) (All factory default settings are indicate d with underlined text.) Depending on the conn ected equipment, so me items may be shaded in grey on the display and cannot be selected, or you may not be able t o change the settings. Audio Mod[...]

89 RQT9439 Conveni ent functi ons ∫ T ypes of disc or title recorded on HDD for the type of connected TV When you use the discs recorded either P AL or NTSC, or playback a title recorded on HDD using P AL or NTSC, refer t o this table. ( ≤ : Pos sib le t o vie w , – : I mposs ible to view) § 1 Select “P AL60” for “NTSC Vide o Output”[...]

90 RQT9439 Changing the unit’ s set tings (All factory default s ettings are indicated w ith underlined text.) Component Resolution This sets the video o utput resolution when us ing the component video terminal. [576i/480i] [576p/480p] [720p] [1080i] ≥ Y ou cannot cha nge the setting while the “HDMI Video Mode” is set to “On”. S et the[...]

91 RQT9439 Conveni ent functi ons (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) Oth ers Automatic S t andby Select how long the unit remains on when it is not being used. [2 hours] [4 hours ] [6 hours] [O ff] Remote Control Change the remote control code on the main uni t and the remote control (the two must match) if you place[...]

92 RQT9439 Changing the unit’ s set tings These settings are used if you wil l connect t his unit to a network. The connection t o the Internet m ay take time or the internet may not be connected depending on the connection environment. It is recommended that you use a broadband connection. ∫ T esting the connection Always test the connect ion [...]

93 RQT9439 Conveni ent functi ons ∫ Setting the prox y server In most cases, default settings can normally be used without making any changes. Please use this setting when instructed to by yo ur Internet service provider . ≥ Set the proxy server only after the connection test is completed properly . Af ter performing steps 1–4 ( > 92, T es[...]

94 RQT9439 Sof tware (firmware) Up d ate Software (firmware) of this un it c an be updated automa tically by following method. ≥ From broadcasts ≥ From Internet [network c onnection and setting is req uired. ( > 92, 99)] Update of the software (firmware) is done when it is in st andby mode. Once the new software (firmware) is fo und, it will[...]

95 RQT9439 Conveni ent functi ons Other Settings Y ou can configure the remote control TV operation buttons to turn the television on/of f, change the television input mode, select the television channel and change the t elevision volume. 1 Point the remote control a t the televi sion While pressing [ Í TV], enter the code with the numbered button[...]

96 RQT9439 Additional conn ections ≥ Connect to term inals of the same colour . ≥ Connect to term inals of the same colour . COMPONE NT VIDEO terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive output ( > 1 15) and provide a purer picture than the VIDEO OUT ter mi nal. If you have a regular television (CRT : cathode ray tube) Progressi[...]

97 RQT9439 Conveni ent functi ons [Required^s etting] ≥ “Digi t al Aud io Output ” in the Setup m e nu ( > 87) ≥ When this unit is connected to a n amplifier with an optical di gital audio cable and connected to a television with an HDMI cabl e, you c an enjoy the highest quality of audio from the disc by setting “HDMI Audio Output” [...]

98 RQT9439 Additional connections When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digi tal audio and video signal is transmitted. Y ou can enjoy high qu ality , digital video and audio with just one cord. When connecting to an HDMI-compatible HDTV (High Definition T elevision), the output can be switched to 1080p, 1080i or 720p HD video.[...]

99 RQT9439 Conveni ent functi ons Following function will be available when this unit i s connected to the network. ≥ This docume nt is assuming that you a lready have a broadba nd connection. ≥ This connection is not necessary if fo llowing functions are not to be used. [Not e] ≥ Refer to the operating instructions for the connected device. [...]

100 RQT9439 Operations that can be performed simultaneously Reference ( ≤ : Possible, –: I mpossible) § [AVCHD] It cannot playback. ≥ Simultaneous operation is not possible while executing the “DV Au tomatic Recording” or “Flexible Recording via A V input”. Language code lis t Enter the code wit h the numbered but tons. Operations th[...]

101 RQT9439 Reference Frequently asked questions Refer to the following items if you have any doubts about unit operations. Can this unit receive or record High Definition (HD) broadcast s? ¾ Y es, this unit can receive or r ecord High Definition (HD) broadcasts. Record in DR recording mode. What do I need to play multi channel surround sound? ¾ [...]

102 RQT9439 Messages [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+ R]DL] The following screen appears when you have not processed the disc for play on other equipment. ∫ T o finalise the disc Press [ ¥ REC] on the main unit. ≥ Y ou cannot stop this process once you have started it. ≥ If you want to set the background, play menu select or provide a disc [...]

103 RQT9439 Reference The following messages or service numbers appear on the unit ’s display when something unusual is detected during st artup and us e. § The message scrolls on the unit’s displ ay . On the unit’ s d isplay DVD  (“ ∑ ” st ands for a number .) ≥ The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change t[...]

104 RQT9439 T roubleshooting g uide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in dou bt about some of the check points, or if the solutions i ndicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions. Updating to the latest software (firmware) may solve the problem. ( > 94) No power . The unit do[...]

105 RQT9439 Reference Pictures do not appear with the HD quality although HD setting was made. ¾ Even if this unit is connected to a TV through COMPONENT VIDEO termin als and the Component Resolution is set to 720p or 1080i, the pictures of HD broad cast output from this unit are output with 576p/480p. The scre en cha nges automat ically . ¾ If t[...]

106 RQT9439 T roubleshooting guide Cannot opera te the television. The remote control doe sn’t work. ¾ Change the m anufacturer code. Som e televisions cannot be operated even if you change the code. ( > 95) ¾ The remote c ontrol and main unit ar e using different codes. Change the code on the remote control. ( > 91) Press and hold [OK] a[...]

107 RQT9439 Reference The recording lacks the beginning or ending p art of the programme alth ough the timer recording was set on TV Guid e. ¾ This occurs when the broadcast signals are not correct. We recommend you set the timer again, allowing enough ti me for the start and end time. ( > 86) Timer recording does not stop even when [ ∫ ] is [...]

108 RQT9439 T roubleshooting guide Audio and video moment arily p ause. ¾ This occurs between playlist chapt ers. ¾ This occurs between chapters and with partially deleted titles on finalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW that have been copied u sing the high speed mode. ¾ This occurs as scenes change during Quick[...]

109 RQT9439 Reference The content s of the card cannot be read. ¾ Remove the card f rom the slot and then insert again. If this does not solve the problem, turn of f and turn on the unit again. ¾ The card format is not co mpatible with the unit. (The contents on the card m ay be damaged. ) ( > 11 ) ¾ This unit is compatible with SD Memory Car[...]

110 RQT9439 T roubleshooting guide Picture regularly breaks up on some channels. “No sign al” message is displ ayed. ¾ Check aerial connec tion. ¾ Check that the satellite dish and satellite cable are designed for DVB. ¾ Check “Signal Condition”. If “S ignal Quality” or “Signal Strength” are displayed in red or const antly changi[...]

111 RQT9439 Reference Speci fications Recording system DVD-RAM: DVD Video Recording format DVD-R: DVD-Video format DVD-R D L (Dual Layer) : DVD-Video format DVD-RW: DVD-Video format +R +R DL (Doub le Layer) +RW Recordable discs DVD-RAM: 2X SPEED (V er . 2 .0), 2-3X SPEED (V er . 2.1), 2-5X SPEED (V er . 2.2) DVD-R ( SL): 1X SPEED (Ver . 2.0), 1-4X [...]

112 RQT9439 Spec ifications SD Car d Slot: SD Memory Card slot: 1 pc Compatible media: SD Memo ry Card § 3 , SDHC Memory Card Format: F A T12, F A T16 § 4 (In case of SD Memory Card) FAT 3 2 § 4 (In case of SDHC Memory Card) Data that can be played: JPEG , SD (S tandard Definition)-Video § 5 , HD (High Definition)-Video USB device USB standard:[...]

11 3 RQT9439 Reference ∫ Structure of folders d isplayed b y this u nit Y ou can play D ivX, MP3 and still pictures (JP EG) on this unit by making folders as shown below. However depen ding on th e method of writing dat a (w riting so ft ware), play ma y not be in the order you number ed the folder s. [-R] [- R]DL] [CD] [USB] Structure of M P3, s[...]

114 RQT9439 Glossary A VCHD A VCHD is a new format (standard) for high definit ion video cameras that can be used to record and play high-resolution HD i mages. Bit stream This is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel) before it is decoded into it s various channels. CI (Common Interface) Common Interface is a defined s ta[...]

11 5 RQT9439 Reference LPCM (Linear PCM) These are uncompressed digital signals, similar to t hose found on CDs. MPEG2 (Movi ng Pi cture Expe rts Group) A standard for ef ficiently compressing and expanding colour video. MPEG2 is a compression standard used for DVD and satellite based digital broadcasting. MPEG-4 A VC/H.264 A standard for ef ficien[...]

116 RQT9439 Safety precautions Placement Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the unit’s service life. Do not place heavy items on the unit. Vo l t a g e Do not use high voltage power[...]

11 7 RQT9439 Reference The “CI Plus” Logo is a trademark of CI Plus LLP . DLNA ® , the DLNA Logo and DLNA CER TIFI ED TM are trademar ks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance. This product incorpor ates the following software: (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, (2) [...]

118 RQT9439 Index Adjust the audio quali ty ( Sound menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Adjust the picture quality (Picture menu ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Album (Musi c) Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 9 Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

11 9 RQT9439 Reference MPEG2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Music Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

EU Information for User s on Collection a nd Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used e lectrical and ele ctronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. F or proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used b[...]