Panasonic DMR-XW350 manual

Operating Instructions D VD Recor der Model No . 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. T rademar[...]

2 RQT9487 Characteristics of this unit Record wi th High Definition It is possible to record in high definition quality when the broadcast is high definition. 7 VIERA CAST TM Y ou can access a selection of Internet services from the Home screen with VIERA CAST , for example, Y ouT ube, Picasa Web Albums. (Current as of June 2009) • Enjo ying VIER[...]

3 RQT9487 Getting started The remote contr ol information Please check and identify the supplied accessories. (Product numbers correct as of June 2009. These may 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 RQT9487 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 RQT9487 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Useful functions during still picture play . . . . . . . . . . [...]

6 RQT9487 HDD and disc inf ormation This unit can record to HDD and cop y to the following recor ding media. 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 Recordings can only be made to HDD in DR mode fi rst, with the same quality[...]

7 RQT9487 Quick Start Guide Recording and cop ying pr ogrammes This unit will record the high de fi nition quality programmes  of the digital br oadcast onto the HDD with high quality image and audio as they were br oadcasted. If copying is perf ormed on those programmes, the y are copied in standard de fi nition. Goal! Goal! HDD H D D HDD Dis[...]

8 RQT9487 HDD and discs y ou can use for recor ding and play (  : 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 is[...]

9 RQT9487 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 RQT9487 Play-onl y 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  By formatting ( ➡ 81) the disc, you can record onto it in D VD-Video format.  It may be necessary to fi nalise the disc on the eq[...]

11 RQT9487 Quick Start Guide USB memory and card inf ormation USB memories y ou can use on this unit USB memories can only be used for pla yback or cop y to HDD or discs. 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[...]

12 RQT9487 The unit’ s display 5 9 7 68 PLA Y COP Y SD USB 12 3 4 HDDSD VD 1 SD card slot indicator This indicator lights up when an SD card is inser ted. 2 USB por t indicator This indicator lights up when a USB memory is inser ted. 3 Copying indicator 4 Disc indicator This indicator lights up when a disc is inser ted. 5 Dr ive (HDD , D[...]

13 RQT9487 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 RQT9487 HDD (Har d 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 withst[...]

15 RQT9487 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  If the unit is recording to the HDD or stopped, i[...]

16 RQT9487  Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instr uctions.  Refer to “Additional connections” ( ➡ 95) for 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 un[...]

17 RQT9487 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 RQT9487 STEP 2 Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings PA U S E STOP SLOW/SEARCH CH PAGE SELECT INPUT CH AV TV DRIVE SELECT VOL DEL MANUAL SKIP SKIP P L AY/x1.3 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 abc d e f jkl ghi mno tuv qrs p xyz w TIME SLIP DISPLA Y ST A TUS AUD I O TEXT REC MODE REC CREA TE CHAPTER G U I D E RETURN PROG/CHECK EXIT OK OPTION STTL [...]

19 RQT9487 Basic operations W atching digital broadcasts PA U S E STOP SLOW/SEARCH CH PAGE SELECT INPUT CH AV TV DRIVE SELECT VOL DEL MANUAL SKIP SKIP P L AY/x1.3 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 abc d e f jkl ghi mno tuv qrs p xyz w TIME SLIP DISPLA Y ST A TUS AUDIO TEXT REC MODE REC CREA TE CHAPTER G U I D E RETURN PROG/CHECK EXIT OK OPTION STTL D I R E C T N[...]

20 RQT9487 T o select subtitle language 1 Press [OPTION]. FUNCTION MENU Aspect Play Menu Audio Selection Subtitle Language Drive Select OK RETURN 2 Press [ e , r ] to select “Subtitle Language” and press [OK]. 3 Press [ w , q ] to select language for the subtitle.  This is not selectable if there are no subtitles or there is only 1 subtitle.[...]

21 RQT9487 Basic operations Pla ying D VD-Video/Pla ying recorded video contents Refer to “Advanced pla yback” ( ➡ 36) for detailed information. PA U S E STOP SLOW/SEARCH CH PAGE SELECT INPUT CH AV TV DRIVE SELECT VOL DEL MANUAL SKIP SKIP PLA Y / x 1 . 3 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 abc d e f jkl ghi mno tuv qrs p xyz w TIME SLIP ST A TUS REC MODE REC[...]

22 RQT9487 Recording tele vision programmes HDD Refer to “Impor tant notes for recording” ( ➡ 26) and “Adv anced recording” ( ➡ 28) for detailed information. PA U S E STOP SLOW/SEARCH CH PAGE SELECT INPUT CH AV TV DRIVE SELECT VOL DEL MANUAL SKIP SKIP PLA Y / x 1 . 3 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 abc d e f jkl ghi mno tuv qrs p xyz w TIME SLIP DI[...]

23 RQT9487 Basic operations Timer recor ding (Manual timer recor ding) HDD Refer to “Impor tant notes for recording” ( ➡ 26) and “Adv anced timer recording” ( ➡ 32) for detailed information. PA U S E STOP SLOW/SEARCH CH PAGE SELECT INPUT CH AV TV DRIVE SELECT VOL DEL MANUAL SKIP SKIP P L AY/x1.3 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 abc d e f jkl ghi mno[...]

24 RQT9487 Deleting titles PA U S E STOP SLOW/SEARCH CH PAGE SELECT INPUT CH AV TV DRIVE SELECT VOL DEL MANUAL SKIP SKIP P L AY/x1.3 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 abc d e f jkl ghi mno tuv qrs p xyz w TIME SLIP ST A TUS REC MODE REC CREA TE CHAPTER G U I D E RETURN PROG/CHECK EXIT OK OPTION D I R E C T N A V I G A T O R F U N C T I O N M E N U DRIVE SELECT E[...]

25 RQT9487 Basic operations PA U S E STOP SLOW/SEARCH CH PAGE SELECT INPUT CH AV TV DRIVE SELECT VOL DEL MANUAL SKIP SKIP P L AY/x1.3 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 abc d e f jkl ghi mno tuv qrs p xyz w TIME SLIP ST A TUS REC MODE REC CREA TE CHAPTER G U I D E RETURN PROG/CHECK EXIT OK OPTION D I R E C T N A V I G A T O R F U N C T I O N M E N U RETURN u , i [...]

26 RQT9487 Impor tant notes for recor ding Recording to HDD Recording or timer recording is performed in DR 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 -R -R W(V) +R +RW Recording on the discs is performed either in FR mode using “R[...]

27 RQT9487 Recording High Speed Copy Speed to cop y the title recorded on the HDD to a disc diff ers depending on the recording mode of the title and the disc to copy . The title in DR, HG, HX, HE, HL modes can not be copied at high speed. Title in XP , SP , LP , EP , FR modes RAM Title can be copied at high speed. -R -R DL -R W(V) +R +R DL +RW Tit[...]

28 RQT9487 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 [...]

29 RQT9487 Recording ■ FR (Flexib le Recording Mode) Y ou can set FR (Flexib le Recording) mode when copying or recording from e xternal equipment. The unit automatically selects a recording rate between XP and EP (8 hours) that will enable the recordings to fi t in the remaining disc space with the best possible recording quality . For e xample[...]

30 RQT9487 Playing while y ou are recor ding This operation will only recor d to HDD. Chasing playbac k Playbac k from the beginning of the title in the HDD , while the title is being recorded to the HDD . Simultaneous rec and pla y Playbac k the previously recorded title while recording onto the HDD . 1 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or D [...]

31 RQT9487 Recording Operation during Recording Check the recording programme Press [ST A TUS ]. e.g., while 2 progr ammes simultaneous recording 001 TV ONE HDD REC1 002 TV2 REC2 Recording programme display ed on the TV screen Recording programme not display ed on the TV screen Switch the input Press [INPUT SELECT]. Switch to other channel Press [ [...]

32 RQT9487 Adv anced timer recording HDD Timer recording Using the TV Guide System This operation will only recor d to HDD in DR mode . TV Guide system provides progr amme information only from the digital broadcasts station display ed on the television lik e a TV programme magazine . y Y ou can enter up to 32 programmes up to a month in advance . [...]

33 RQT9487 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 ” ( ➡ 34) will change from red to grey .  Y ou cannot[...]

34 RQT9487 Check, 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 75:15 DR HDD Remain OK z ! z z FRI 27.0[...]

35 RQT9487 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 OPTION Portrait/Landscape +24 hours Prog. Type Fav ourites info GUIDE Select Programme OK RETURN Select Channel Landscape 27.03.2009 FRI e d i u G V T 21:42 All DVB Channels All Ty[...]

36 RQT9487 Adv anced pla yback  Refer to page 40 f or playing DivX.  Refer to page 58 f or playing still pictures .  Refer to page 65 f or playing music. Note  When playing back 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 System[...]

37 RQT9487 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 minute intervals . (Press and hold for 10-min ute inter vals .)[...]

38 RQT9487 Selecting recor ded programmes (titles) to pla y—DIRECT NA VIGA T OR DIRECT NA VIGA T OR 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.) Groups of titles ( HDD only) Title that was rec[...]

39 RQT9487 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’ s video camera, etc. 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 VCHD ) [...]

40 RQT9487 Pla ying DivX Playing DivX video contents -R -R DL CD USB ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: 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[...]

41 RQT9487 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 [...]

42 RQT9487 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. ( ➡ 43, P ar tial Delete) Note  Once deleted, divided or par tially deleted, re[...]

43 RQT9487 Editing Title operations After performing steps 1–4 ( ➡ 42) 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 +[...]

44 RQT9487 Title operations After performing steps 1–4 ( ➡ 42) DR File Conv ersion HDD (Conv er ting the recording mode) DR File Conv ersion is a function to conv er t the recording mode of the title in DR mode. The conv er ted 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 m[...]

45 RQT9487 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[...]

46 RQT9487 Copying titles There are follo wing copying methods . Copy Title Playing Copy the pla ying title on the HDD to the disc. ( ➡ 49) 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. ( ➡ 50) Copy A VCHD High de fi nition video (A VCHD format) can be copied from disc, SD card or USB. ([...]

47 RQT9487 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[...]

48 RQT9487 ■ Frequently Asked Questions When is high speed copy not possible? It will copy at normal speed in follo wing cases: y Copying to RAM -R -R DL -R W(V) +R +R DL +RW in f ollowing conditions: – Titles in DR, HG, HX, HE, HL mode – Title of the A VCHD copied to the HDD y Copying to -R -R DL -R W(V) +R +R DL +RW in f ollowing conditions[...]

49 RQT9487 Copying Copy 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 selected[...]

50 RQT9487 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[...]

51 RQT9487 Copying Copying list icons and functions Copying list indicators Titles that can be copied in high speed mode to the inser ted disc Title contains still picture(s) y Still picture(s) cannot be copied. (NTSC) (P AL) Title recorded using a different encoding system from that of the TV system currently selected on the unit. y Titles display[...]

52 RQT9487 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[...]

53 RQT9487 With Other Equipment Recording br oadcasts fr om external equipment HDD See also “Impor tant notes for recor ding” ( ➡ 26). 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 IN Connect to Audio/Video output terminals. External equ[...]

54 RQT9487 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. L/MONO - AUDIO- R VIDEO S VIDEO AV2 IN DV IN Connect to Audio/Video output terminals. Other video equipment D V cable (IEEE 1394, 4-pin) S Video cable  A udio/vid[...]

55 RQT9487 With Other Equipment Recording via A V2 input RAM -R -R W(V) +R +RW It is possible to record to disc from equipment connected to the A V2 input terminals. Recording mode is FR mode. ( ➡ 28) Preparation  Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the D VD drive.  RAM If the disc is protected, release protection ( ➡ 80, Setting the protectio[...]

56 RQT9487 ■ 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 items diff er depending on what is recorded in each media. 2 P[...]

57 RQT9487 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. 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 items diff er depending on what is rec[...]

58 RQT9487 Pla ying 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  RAM -R -R DL CD USB SD Inser t a disc, USB memory , or SD card. ( ➡ 15)  Press [[...]

59 RQT9487 Still pictures Useful functions during still picture play Star t Slideshow Y ou can display still pictures one b y one at a constant inter val. 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 P[...]

60 RQT9487 Editing still pictures Editing still pictures (JPEG) HDD RAM SD y Editing can be done in units of pictures, albums or dates . y Y ou cannot edit still pictures recorded on D VD-R, D VD-R DL, CD- R/CD-RW and USB memory . Preparation y Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the dr ive . y RAM SD Release protection ( ➡ 11, 80, Setting the protect[...]

61 RQT9487 Still pictures Still pictures operation After performing steps 1–3 ( ➡ 60) 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[...]

62 RQT9487 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 or CD-R/ CD-RW .  If the space on the destination dr ive runs[...]

63 RQT9487 Still pictures 5 Register still pictures for cop y .  If you are going to copy a registered list without making an y changes to it ( ➡ step 6).  Pictures from different dates or albums will not be registered to same list. Copy 1 2 3 Cancel All Copy Direction Copy Mode Create List Start Copying DVD HDD PICTURE High Speed Create co[...]

64 RQT9487 HDD RAM SD Preparation  Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the dr ive .  RAM SD Release protection ( ➡ 11, 80, Setting the protection). 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 R[...]

65 RQT9487 Music 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 memory while recording. 1 While stopped Insert a disc or USB memor y . CD OK RETURN Select file type. Play Video ( DivX ) Play Pictur[...]

66 RQT9487 Playing m usic recor ded on HDD Copying m usic to HDD ( ➡ 70) Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD drive. 1 While stopped Press [DIRECT NA VIGA TOR]. 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 m[...]

67 RQT9487 Music 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 . [...]

68 RQT9487 Editing m usic/playlist Editing music HDD Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD drive. 1 While stopped Press [DIRECT NA VIGA TOR]. 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” ( ?[...]

69 RQT9487 Music 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 playlist cannot be added.  Up to 999 tracks can be registered to each pla ylist. Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD drive. 1 While stopped Press [DIRECT [...]

70 RQT9487 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 trac k easily when playing bac k. [...]

71 RQT9487 Music Deleting m usic HDD 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Press [ e , r ] to select “Delete” and press [OK]. When “MUSIC” is not selected, press the “Y ellow” button to select “MUSIC”. DELETE Navigator Music Menu OK RETURN MUSIC PICTURE VIDEO Please select to access music. VIDEO PICTURE MUSIC Artists Frequently P[...]

72 RQT9487 Entering text HDD RAM -R -R DL -R W(V) +R +R DL +RW SD 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[...]

73 RQT9487 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 RQT9487 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 RQT9487 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 dep[...]

76 RQT9487 Using on-screen menus Common procedures 1 Press [DISPLA Y]. Disc Play Picture Sound Soundtrack Subtitles 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 wh[...]

77 RQT9487 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  Play[...]

78 RQT9487 Status messages Press [ST A TUS ]. The display changes each time y ou press the button. A B C When watching the TV programme 30:27 DR 001 TV ONE HDD The remaining time and recording mode A 1 TV ONE All DVB Channels 10:30 Select F avourites Coronation street 9:00 - 11:00 Now Rating:PG For info press Digital channel information ( ➡ 20) C[...]

79 RQT9487 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 RQT9487 RAM -R -R DL -R W(V) +R +R DL +RW -R W(VR) SD Preparation  Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the D VD or SD drive. Common procedures 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 Playlists DV Automatic Recording Recording via AV2 input Networ[...]

81 RQT9487 Con venient functions Deleting all titles—Delete all titles RAM Preparation  Release protection ( ➡ 80, Setting the protection). After performing steps 1–3 ( ➡ 80, 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 s[...]

82 RQT9487 Selecting the backgr ound style—T op Menu -R -R DL -R W(V) +R +R DL +RW The background selected here will be displa yed as the D VD-Video top menu after fi nalising or creating T op Menu ( +R W ). After performing steps 1–3 ( ➡ 80, Common procedures) 1 Press [ e , r ] to select “T op Menu” and press [OK]. 2 Press [ e , r , w ,[...]

83 RQT9487 Con venient functions Y ou can change the unit’ s settings using the Setup menu. y 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 RETUR[...]

84 RQT9487 ■ 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]. T uning will star t automatically . y When restar ting the auto tuning using th[...]

85 RQT9487 Con venient functions 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 (When selecting this item and press [OK], the title “Soundtr ack for D VD-Video” is display ed.) [English] [German] [French] [Italian] [Spanish] [Original[...]

86 RQT9487 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 text or fi ne patterns cannot[...]

87 RQT9487 Con venient functions Dolby Digital  1 DTS  2 MPEG  1 Select to output Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround or MPEG as bitstream or PCM. Note  Not making the proper settings may result in noise.  If the unit is connected with the HDMI A V OUT terminal, the speci fi cations of the connected equipment tak e preference ov er [...]

88 RQT9487 Display (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined te xt.) On-Screen Messages Choose the approximate time until the digital channel inf ormation screen ( ➡ 20) disappears automatically . The length of time the control panel ( ➡ 75) is display ed can also be changed, but “Off ” does not work. [Off] (The digital ch[...]

89 RQT9487 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 RQT9487 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 RQT9487 Con venient functions T elevision operation Y ou can con fi gure the remote control TV operation b uttons 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 num[...]

92 RQT9487 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 environment. 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 RQT9487 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 service provider .  Set the proxy server only after the connection test is completed properly . 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Press [ e , r ] to [...]

94 RQT9487 Software of this unit can be updated automatically b y following method. y F rom broadcasts y 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 of [...]

95 RQT9487 Reference Additional connections Connecting a television 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 cable can also be used as an alternative f or Audio cab le w[...]

96 RQT9487 Additional connections Connecting with an HDMI compatible tele vision 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 RQT9487 Reference Connecting an Analogue television and VCR OPTICAL COAXIAL OUT OUT A V1 IN A V1 IN SV I D E O 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[...]

98 RQT9487 Network connection Follo wing function will be av ailable when this unit is connected to the network. y This document is assuming that you already hav e a broadband connection. y 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 the [...]

99 RQT9487 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 from external equipment to HDD (in XP , SP , LP , EP and F[...]

100 RQT9487 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 RQT9487 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. ( ➡ 23) Can I receive TV Guide system data via a connected satellite receiver or a Set T op Box? ¾ No, only [...]

102 RQT9487 Messages On the television Pag e Authorisation Err or .  Y ou are tr ying to play the DivX VOD content that w as purchased with a different registration code. Y ou cannot play the content on this unit. (DivX) 41 Cannot fi nish recording completely .  The programme was cop y-protected.  The HDD or disc may be full.  The maxi[...]

103 RQT9487 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 RQT9487 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 RQT9487 Reference TV screen and video T elevision reception wor sens after connecting the unit. ¾ This can occur because the signals are being divided between the unit and other equipment. It can be solv ed by using a signal booster , av ailable from audio-visual suppliers. If it is not solved by using a signal booster , consult the dealer. Th[...]

106 RQT9487 T roub leshooting guide Sound No sound. Low v olume. Distorted sound. Cannot hear the desired audio type. ¾ Check the connections and the “Digital Audio Output” settings. Check the input mode on the ampli fi er if you ha ve connected one. ( ➡ 16, 17, 86, 95–97) ¾ Press [A UDIO] to select the audio. ( ➡ 37) ¾ T urn “Sound[...]

107 RQT9487 Reference Recor ding, timer recor ding and copying Cannot record. Cannot copy . ¾ Y ou can not record to the disc by pressing the [ * REC]. ¾ Y ou haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inser ted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the unit can record onto. ( ➡ 8, 9) ¾ The disc is unformatted. Format the disc. RAM -R W(V) +R +R[...]

108 RQT9487 T roub leshooting guide Pla y Play fails to start even when [ q ] (PLA Y) is pressed. Play starts but then stops immediatel y . ¾ Inser t the disc correctly with the label facing up . ( ➡ 15) ¾ The disc is dir ty . ( ➡ 15) ¾ Y ou tr ied to pla y a blank disc or disc unpla yable on this unit. ( ➡ 10) ¾ Y ou tr ied to pla y a +R[...]

109 RQT9487 Reference Still pictures Cannot display DIRECT NA VIGA T OR screen. ¾ This screen cannot be display ed 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 Remove the card from the slot and then insert again. If this does not solve t[...]

11 0 RQT9487 Picture regularly breaks up on some c hannels. “No signal” message is display ed. ¾ Check “D VB Signal Condition”. If “Signal Quality” or “Signal Strength” are display ed in red or constantly changing, check aerial. If problem persists consult y our local TV aerial installer. ( ➡ 84) ¾ Interference (known as impulse[...]

111 RQT9487 Reference 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 SPEED (V er[...]

11 2 RQT9487 SD Card Slot: SD Memory Card slot: 1 pc Compatible media: SD Memory Card  3 , SDHC Memor y Card Format: F A T12, F A T16  4 (In case of SD Memory Card) F A T32  4 (In case of SDHC Memory Card) Data that can be play ed: JPEG, SD (Standard De fi nition)-Video  5 , HD (High De fi nition)-Video USB device USB standard: USB 2.[...]

11 3 RQT9487 Reference ■ Structure of folder s display ed by 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 nu[...]

11 4 RQT9487 A VCHD A VCHD is a new format (standard) for P anasonic’ s video camera, etc. that can be used to record and pla y 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. Decoder A decoder restores the coded audio signals on discs t[...]

11 5 RQT9487 Reference 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 or transmission, noise is reduced f or ev en higher quality images. Router Distinguishes the IP address assigned to each device , [...]

11 6 RQT9487 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 RQT9487 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 8 RQT9487 Index Adjust the audio quality (Sound menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Adjust the picture quality (Picture menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Album (Music) Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

11 9 RQT9487 Reference Network Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 New Channel Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 One T ouch Recording . . . . . . . . .[...]

RQT9487-L H0609A Y0 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 disposal. [...]