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Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

Model No.

DMR-EH55 DMR-EH56
Region number supported by this unit

HARD DISK DRIVE

Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and DVD-Video according to where they are sold. The region number of this unit is 2. The unit will play DVD-Video marked with labels containing 2 or ALL. Example:
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
The GUIDE Plus+ system is available in the following countries: Austria/Belgium/France/Germany/Italy/ Netherlands/Spain/Switzerland (As of end of February 2006) This service may not be available in some areas in the above countries. There may be changes in the service areas.

RQT8415-L

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CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

VAROITUS!

LAITTEEN KYTTMINEN MUULLA KUIN TSS KYTTOHJEESSA MAINITULLA TAVALLA SAATTAA ALTISTAA KYTTJN TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1 YLITTVLLE NKYMTTMLLE LASERSTEILYLLE.

VAROITUS:

TULIPALO-, SHKISKUVAARAN TAI TUOTETTA KOHTAAVAN MUUN VAHINGON VHENTMISEKSI EI LAITETTA SAA ALTISTAA SATEELLE, KOSTEUDELLE, VESIPISAROILLE TAI ROISKEELLE, EIK NESTETT SISLTVI ESINEIT, KUTEN ESIMERKIKSI MALJAKOITA, SAA ASETTAA LAITTEEN PLLE.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
L ASENNA TAI LAITA TT LAITETTA KABINETTITYYPPISEEN KIRJAKAAPPIIN TAI MUUHUN SULJETTUUN TILAAN, JOTTA TUULETUS ONNISTUISI. VARMISTA, ETT VERHO TAI MIKN MUU MATERIAALI EI HUONONNA TUULETUSTA, JOTTA VLTETTISIIN YLIKUUMENEMISESTA JOHTUVA SHKISKU- TAI TULIPALOVAARA. L PEIT LAITTEEN TUULETUSAUKKOJA SANOMALEHDELL, PYTLIINALLA, VERHOLLA TAI MUULLA VASTAAVALLA ESINEELL. L ASETA PALAVAA KYNTTIL TAI MUUTA AVOTULEN LHDETT LAITTEEN PLLE. HVIT PARISTOT LUONTOA VAHINGOITTAMATTOMALLA TAVALLA. TM LAITE ON TARKOITETTU KYTETTVKSI LEUDOSSA ILMASTOSSA. Laite tulee asettaa lhelle verkkopistorasiaa ja pistokkeen tytyy olla sellaisessa asennossa, ett siihen on helppo tarttua ongelman sattuessa.
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS. DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNITS VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS. DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT. DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER. THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES. This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile telephones during use. If such interference is apparent, please increase separation between the product and the mobile telephone. The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable.

Discs that cannot be played
2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm 3.95 and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring DVD-R recorded in DVD Video Recording format DVD-R (DVD-Video format), DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL recorded on another unit and not finalized ( 81). DVD-Video with a region number other than 2 or ALL Blu-ray DVD-ROM, +R (8 cm), CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, Photo CD, CVD, SACD, MV-Disc, PD, Chaoji VCD available on the market including CVD, DVCD and SVCD that do not conform to IEC62107, etc.
Types of disc or title recorded on HDD for the type of connected TV
When you use the discs recorded either PAL or NTSC, or playback a title recorded on HDD using PAL or NTSC, refer to this table. (Y: Possible to view, t: Impossible to view) TV type Disc/Titles recorded on HDD PAL Multi-system TV NTSC PAL NTSC TV NTSC PAL PAL TV NTSC
Yes/No Y Y1 t Y2 Y Y3 (PAL60)
If you select NTSC in TV System ( 70), the picture may be clearer. 2 Select NTSC in TV System ( 70). 3 If your television is not equipped to handle PAL 525/60 signals the picture will not be shown correctly. When playing back a title recorded on the HDD, ensure that you match the TV System setting to the title ( 70).
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Cards you can use on this unit
Type SD Memory Card miniSDTM Card MultiMediaCard [SD] Still pictures Video (MPEG2) You can insert directly into the SD card slot. A miniSDTM card adaptor included with the miniSDTM card is necessary. You can play and copy still pictures taken on a digital camera etc. ( 40, 56). You can set the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) for automatic printing on your home printer or at a photo developing store ( 49, 81). MPEG2 moving pictures shot with a Panasonic SD Video camera, etc. can be copied to the HDD or DVD-RAM. ( 55) MPEG2 moving pictures cannot be played directly from the SD card.
Indicated in these instructions by Data that can be recorded and played Instructions
Compatible with: FAT 12 or FAT 16

Suitable SD Memory Cards

You can use SD Memory Cards with the following capacities (from 8 MB to 2 GB). 8 MB, 128 MB, 16 MB, 256 MB, 32 MB, 512 MB, 64 MB, 1 GB,

2 GB (Maximum)

Useable memory is slightly less than the card capacity. Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This site is in English only.) If the SD Memory Card is formatted on other equipment, the time spent for recording may become longer. Also if the SD Memory Card is formatted on a PC, you may not be able to use it on this unit. In these cases, format the card on this unit ( 61, 81). This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT 12 system and FAT 16 system based on SD Memory Card Specifications. We recommend using a Panasonic SD card.

Inserting, Removing the SD card
When the card indicator (SD) on the units display is flashing, the card is being read from or written to. Do not turn off the unit or remove the card. Such action may result in malfunction or loss of the cards contents. Inserting foreign objects can cause a malfunction. You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB ( 7). Opening the cover Press the protruding part to open the cover. Inserting the card Press on the centre of the card until it clicks into place. Removing the card Closing the cover Press down.
If you are using a miniSDTM card, insert it into the miniSDTM card adaptor that comes with the card. Insert and remove this adaptor from the unit.
1 Press on the centre of the card. 2 Pull it straight out.

ADAPTER

Insert the card label up with the cut-off corner on the right. (Do not forget to close the cover. right) Automatic drive select function If you insert an SD card while the unit is stopped, the SD Card screen is displayed. Select an item and press [ENTER] to switch to the SD drive ( 40, 56). If you remove an SD card, the HDD drive is automatically selected.

The units display

1 Linked timer recordings with external equipment indicator 2 Recording Playback Recording/Playback
6 Lights when the HDD, DVD or SD drive is selected 7 Main display section 8 Recording mode
3 Timer recording indicator 4 Lights when the SD card is inserted in the card slot. 5 Lights when a disc that is supported by this unit is inserted in the tray.
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STEP 1 Connection

Make sure to use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cables
Use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cables only when you make connections to the unit through its RF IN and RF OUT terminals. Striping may appear and disrupt images on the TV if you use different cables for connection.
Using a 21-pin Scart cable
You can use a variety of Q Link functions by connecting the unit to a Q Link compatible television ( 59). You can enjoy high-quality viewing by connecting the unit to an RGB compatible television ( 81). [Required]setting] AV1 Output in the Setup menu ( 68) Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. Select the connection pattern that matches your environment from pattern AD. Confirm connections not listed below with your dealer.

Connecting a television

Televisions rear panel

VHF/UHF RF IN AV IN

To the aerial Aerial cable
To household mains socket (AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)
Connecting a terminal other than the 21-pin Scart terminal ( 16)
AC mains lead (included) Connect only after all other connections are complete. Cooling fan
RF coaxial cable (included)
Fully wired 21-pin Scart cable

RF OUT

RF IN OUT

AV1 (TV)

Y PB PR

AV4 IN R-AUDIO-L VIDEO

S VIDEO

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/BITSTREAM)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

AV2 (DECODER/EXT)

This units rear panel

Connecting a television and VCR

To the aerial

AC mains lead (included) Connect only after all other connections are complete. Fully wired 21-pin Scart cable Cooling fan
This units rear panel RF coaxial cable (included) Connect the unit directly to the television If you connect the unit through an AV selector or video cassette recorder to the television, video signal will be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture may not be shown correctly. Television

AV OUT

Aerial cable

21-pin Scart cable

Television

VHF/UHF RF IN

This unit VCR

VCR This unit

VCRs rear panel [Required]setting] AV2 Input and AV2 Connection settings in the Setup menu ( 68)
When connecting to a television with a built-in VCR Connect to the input terminals on the television side if there are both television and VCR input terminals.
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Connecting a television and digital/satellite receiver or decoder

RF IN OUT OUT

R-AUDIO-L
This units rear panel [Required]setting] AV2 Input and AV2 Connection settings in the Setup menu ( 68) When you wish to view another programme this unit is recording while watching a decoded broadcast Press [0]i[ENTER]. (DVD appears on the units display.) Press again to cancel. (TV appears on the units display.)

Audio cable Insert fully, with this side facing up.

S VIDEO IDEO

When the unit is not to be used for a long time
To save power, unplug it from the household mains socket. This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off [approx. 2 W (Power Save mode)] When Power Save is set to On, the Quick Start function does not work.
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STEP 2 Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings
If the Country setting menu appears on the television. e.g., [DMR-EH55]

Country

Belgi Belgique Belgien Danmark Espaa France Italia Nederland Norge Deutschland sterreich Portugal Suomi Sverige Schweiz Suisse Svizzera Others

SELECT ENTER RETURN

Numbered buttons

W X CH

RETURN: leave

ENTER: access

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the country and press [ENTER]. If you select Schweiz, Suisse or Svizzera in the Country setting, or when the television tuning setting has been set to Switzerland, the Power Save setting menu appears. Select On or Off ( 68). Auto-Setup starts. This takes about 8 minutes. After set up is complete, TV aspect setting screen appears.

DIRECT NAVIGATO

TIONS FU N C

TV Aspect

16:9 WIDE TV 16:9 4:3 TV 4:3 Letterbox

SELECT

3,4,2,1 ENTER SUB MENU

ENTER RETURN

16:9: 16:9 widescreen television 4:3: 4:3 aspect television [HDD] [RAM] Titles are recorded as they appear on screen. [DVD-V] Video recorded for a widescreen is played as Pan & Scan (unless prohibited by the producer of the disc) ( 81). Letterbox:4:3 aspect television Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox style ( 81).
Turn on the television and select the appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit. Press [ DVD] to turn the unit on.
When connecting to a television that has the Q Link functions ( 59), downloading from the television starts.

Download from TV

Press [3, 4] to select the TV aspect and press [ENTER].
When television type and aspect is set, the GUIDE Plus+ setting screen appears.

Auto-Setup

Do you want to setup the GUIDE Plus+ system ?
(The above message also appears in countries where GUIDE Plus+ system is not available. However set up is not possible.) If you want to set up the GUIDE Plus+ system Press [2, 1] to select Yes and press [ENTER]. Proceed to step 2 ( 19, GUIDE Plus+ system settings) If you do not want to set up the GUIDE Plus+ system or if you live in a country where GUIDE Plus+ system is not available ( 19, Regarding the GUIDE Plus+ system) Press [2, 1] to select No and press [ENTER]. Television picture appears. Set up is complete.

If you turn on the unit while GUIDE appears, the data update is interrupted. If the GUIDE Plus+ data download at 2:50 AM and a timer recording overlap, you can select which will be given priority. To ensure the GUIDE Plus+ data is downloaded, you can disable the timer recordings during data transmission. ( 21, left column, Night Download)

***04 ***05

Euros ARD ZDF BBC1

Download data manually

At the data transmission time, you can download the data manually from Data Download in the Setup menu ( 21).
Press [3, 4] to select the desired Name and press [1].
You can also press [W X CH] to browse through the station list.

On/Off

To select the stations to be displayed on the programme list. Only stations set to On are displayed in the GUIDE Plus+ list. Press [3, 4] to change the On/Off settings and press [ENTER].
Depending on when you set up this unit, it may take approximately one day before you can display the television programme list. The stations displayed in the television programme list are determined according to geographical areas. A station that is not registered in your area is not displayed in the television programme list even if a signal can be received. Once you have downloaded the programme list, reception of data is required regularly to update and maintain the programme list. Do not disconnect the AC mains lead during data download. During data download, the HDD rotates and will make operating sounds.
Reference To set the appropriate Reference manually If No Data appears in the GUIDE Plus+ list for a station, this station is either not supported by the GUIDE Plus+ data or a GUIDE Plus+ Reference could not be clearly assigned (---- appears in the Reference field of this station). In this case, set the appropriate Reference manually. You can also manually assign the appropriate Reference even if a station name was not recognized (e.g. ***06).
S SUB MENU PAGEGUIDE Display Mode PAGE+
Press [3, 4] to change the Reference setting of the appropriate station and press [ENTER].
The station names in the Reference list can deviate from the station list.
Changes in the station list in the Setup menu ( 69) of your unit will cause all Editor settings to return to the initial condition.
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Changing the settings

You can change the basic settings for your GUIDE Plus+ list.

Host Channel

It is not possible to receive GUIDE Plus+ data in all countries ( below). Check whether the right Host Channel has been input. List of Host Channel (As of end of February, 2006) Country Germany Austria Switzerland1 France Spain Italy Netherlands3 Host Channel Eurosport Eurosport Eurosport Canal+2 Tele5 Sport Italia Eurosport/Music Factory (TMF) RTL-TVI/ Music Factory (TMF) RTL-TVI Display of the Host Channel EUROS EUROS EUROS CANAL TELE5 SI EUROS / TMF

Press [3, 4] to select Setup and press [ENTER].
Postal Code Host Channel Data Download XXXXX EUROS

Belgium4

RTLTV/TMF

Night Download

Luxembourg5
Press [3, 4] to select an item and press [ENTER].
To enter the Postal Code The entry of the Postal Code is required to receive regional data. 1 Press [2, 1] to select Yes and press [ENTER]. 2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] or the numbered buttons to enter your Postal Code and press [ENTER]. To change the Host Channel manually The GUIDE Plus+ System information is transferred via the Host Channel. The Auto setting is recommended. A Host Channel is then set by the system automatically. 1 Press [3, 4] to select the desired station and press [ENTER]. 2 Press [2, 1] to select Yes and press [ENTER]. The setting of the Host Channel can take some time. To check the host channels of your country right column, Host Channel
German-speaking regions only Analogue terrestrial broadcast only 3 Eurosport now covers the whole Dutch region. TMF will cease transmitting GUIDE Plus+ data in May/June 2006. When TMF ceases transmitting GUIDE Plus+ data, change the Host Channel to Eurosport manually. 4 RTL-TVI will be available from January 2006, and will cover the whole of Belgium. TMF covers only Flemish speaking regions and will cease transmitting GUIDE Plus+ data in May/June 2006. When TMF ceases transmitting GUIDE Plus+ data, change the Host Channel to RTL-TVI manually. 5 RTL-TVI will be available from January 2006. The Luxembourg line-up is available by setting up GUIDE Plus+ as country=Belgium with the postal code 9999 ( 19, step 2). To change the Host Channel manually left
Which channels appear in the GUIDE Plus+ list depends on local reception conditions. Sub-optimum reception quality can result in missing or incomplete GUIDE Plus+ data.
Data To download GUIDE Plus+ data manually Download Press [2, 1] to select Yes and press [ENTER]. The update can take approximately 2 hours. For further informations 20, GUIDE Plus+ data download Night To select the priority during midnight Download The GUIDE Plus+ data is downloaded at 2:50 AM every day. It takes approximately 2 hours to complete data download. If the GUIDE Plus+ data download at 2:50 AM and a timer recording overlap, you can select which will be given priority. On: Data Download Timer recording does not start or is interrupted for data download. Off: Timer programming GUIDE Plus+ data will not be downloaded. After recording finishes, we recommend you to change this setting to On. Press [2, 1] to select On or Off and press [ENTER].
Existing information can be lost by changing the Postal Code or Host Channel. Entry of the wrong Postal Code or Host channel can lead to the receipt of wrong or no data.
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Recording modes and approximate 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.) DVD-RAM Recording Mode HDD (160 GB) Single-sided (4.7 GB) Doublesided1 (9.4 GB) 2 hours DVD-R DVD-RW +R +RW (4.7 GB) 1 hour

DVD-R DL3 (8.5 GB)

+R DL3 (8.5 GB)
XP (High picture quality recording mode) SP (Standard recording mode) LP (Long recording mode) EP (Extra long recording mode)4 FR (Flexible Recording Mode)4

36 hours

1 hour 45 min.
70 hours 138 hours 284 hours (212 hours2) 284 hours maximum
2 hours 4 hours 8 hours (6 hours2) 8 hours maximum
4 hours 8 hours 16 hours (12 hours2) 8 hours maximum for one side
3 hours 35 min. 7 hours 10 min. 14 hours 20 min. (10 hours 45 min.2) 14 hours 20 min.
3 hours 35 min. 7 hours 10 min.

9 hours maximum

It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side of a double sided disc to the other. When Recording time in EP mode is set to EP (6 Hours) in the Setup menu ( 66). The sound quality is better when using EP (6 Hours) than when using EP (8 Hours). 3 You cannot record directly to DVD-R DL and +R DL discs with this unit. The table shows the recording time when copying. [+R]DL] You cannot copy in EP mode. 4 When recording to the HDD in EP or FR (recordings 5 hours or longer) mode , you cannot perform high-speed copy to +R, +R DL or +RW discs. [RAM] When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8 Hours) mode, play may not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM. Use EP (6 Hours) mode if playback may be on other equipment.
FR (Flexible Recording Mode)
You can set FR (Flexible Recording) mode when copying or programming timer recordings. The unit automatically selects a recording rate between XP and EP (8 Hours) that will enable the recordings to fit in the remaining disc space with the best possible recording quality. For example with a 90 minute recording to an unused DVD-RAM, the picture quality is adjusted to between XP and SP. When recording to the HDD, picture quality is automatically adjusted to precisely fit a copied title on a 4.7 GB disc. All the recording modes from XP to EP appear in the display.

Disc Insertion/Ejection

When the format confirmation screen is displayed
[RAM] [-RWV] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] When you insert a new disc or a disc recorded on a computer or other equipment, a format confirmation screen is displayed. Format the disc to use it. However, all the recorded contents are deleted.
Format This disc is not formatted properly. Format it using DVD Management?

The beginnings of recordings may not be recorded correctly in some cases. Depending on the signals sent from the TV stations, the VPS/PDC system may not work properly even when VPS/PDC has been set to ON. Please check with the broadcasters in your area for details. VPS/PDC does not activate while this unit is on. The system stays inactive under the condition even its setting is ON. In such cases, recording starts and finishes at times you set initially.
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Recording broadcasts from an external equipment
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RWV] [+R] [+RW] See also Important notes for recording ( 8).
Linked timer recordings with external equipment (digital/satellite receiver) EXT LINK
To record programmes from digital/satellite receiver using timer programming Preparation Make sure you connect the AV2 input terminal of this unit to the Scart terminal of a VCR or a digital/satellite receiver with a 21-pin Scart cable ( 15). Set AV2 Input to match the connected equipment in the Setup menu ( 68). Set the Ext Link to match the connected equipment in the Setup menu ( 68.)
(e.g., of digital broadcasts) To make a timer recording with your television, connect to a television with a Q Link function ( 59) that you can use for setting timer recordings using a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable ( 14).
Make timer programming on the TV. Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive.
If you selected the DVD drive, insert a disc ( 24).

Turn off this unit.

The start and end of recording is controlled by the TV. To stop recording Press [].
Make timer programming on the external equipment. Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive.
When this unit is in timer recording standby or EXT LINK standby (F or EXT-L is shown on the units display), recording from television does not start. Programmes are recorded as one title on this unit when the end time of the earlier timer recording and the start time of the later timer recording are close to each other. [HDD] [RAM] To divide the titles, go to Divide Title ( 45).

Press [EXT LINK].

The unit turns off and EXT-L lights on the units display to indicate timer recording standby has been activated.
To cancel the external control Press [EXT LINK] to stop recording or to cancel linked timer recording standby. In order to prevent accidental operation, press [EXT LINK] to cancel the setting after recording is finished.

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the position to insert the chapter and press [ENTER].

Chapter View

01 ARD 12.10. SUN 0:30

Move Chapter

01 12.10. SUN 0:11

0:19.36

Add Chapter Move Chapter Create Chapter Combine Chapters Delete Chapter Playlist View
Create Chapter Combine Chapters Delete Chapter

45, Create Chapter

Refer to Chapter operations.

45, Combine Chapters

45, Delete Chapter The playlist itself is deleted if you delete all the chapters in it.
You can go back to Playlist View. To return to the previous screen Press [RETURN]. To exit the screen Press [RETURN] several times.
Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [3, 4] to select To Others and press [ENTER]. Press [3, 4] to select Playlists and press [ENTER]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the playlist.
Press [2, 1] to select Delete and press [ENTER]. Once deleted, the playlists are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding.
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Editing still pictures

Press the Green button to select PICTURE.

Editing an album:

Select the album to be edited and press [SUB MENU].
When you want to create an album using Create Album, press [SUB MENU] without selecting album. Editing a still picture:
1 Select the album which contains the still picture to edit and press [ENTER]. 2 Select the still pictures to edit and press [SUB MENU].
To show other pages Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select Previous or Next and press [ENTER]. You can also press [:, 9] to show other pages. Multiple editing Select with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [;]. (Repeat.) A check mark appears. Press [;] again to cancel. To switch to another higher folder ( 41)
Press [3, 4] to select the operation and press [ENTER].

To edit the album

(e.g., [SD])
Start Slide Show Slide Show Setting
Useful functions during still picture play ( 41)
Enter Album Name Delete Album Set up Protection Cancel Protection

Add Pictures

Create Album Edit Album
[HDD] [RAM] [SD] You can edit pictures and albums. You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB ( 7). You cannot edit still pictures recorded on DVD-R and CD-R/CDRW. Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD, DVD or SD drive. [RAM] [SD] Release protection ( 60, Setting the protection).
Album and picture operation ( 49)
[RAM] [SD] This is only displayed when there are other higher folders that can be viewed. To switch to another higher folder ( 41)

To edit still picture

Delete Picture Set up Protection Cancel Protection DPOF Album View
You can go back to Album View.
To return to the previous screen Press [RETURN].
To exit the screen Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
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4 Press [2, 1] to select Yes or No and press [ENTER].
If you want to continue copying, select Yes and go to step. Only for Create Album
5 Press [2, 1] to select Yes or No and press [ENTER].
If Yes is selected: You can give names to albums. ( 63, Entering text) If No is selected: The recording date of the first picture in the album becomes the album name. (If there is no recording date information, the date will appear as [--/--/--].)

Copy to DVD-RAM

Press [2] to select Start and press [ENTER].
You cannot copy if multiple albums are selected.

Copy to HDD

[RAM] Multiple editing is possible. [Note] Timer recordings do not start when performing Add Pictures, Create Album, Copy to DVD-RAM or Copy to HDD. You cannot perform Add Pictures or Create Album to a higher folder.
Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding. When deleting an album, files other than the still picture files inside the album will also be deleted. (This does not apply to folders under the album concerned.)
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Delete Navigator

Using the DELETE Navigator to delete
Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [3, 4] to select Delete and press [ENTER].
DELETE Navigator Title View
[HDD] [RAM] To switch to the other view
Press the Green button to select PICTURE. Press the Red button to select VIDEO.
If you want to delete a title:
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title and press [ENTER].
If you want to delete an album:
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RWV] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [SD] (You cannot delete items on finalized discs.) A title or a picture cannot be restored once it is deleted. Make certain before proceeding. You cannot delete while recording or copying. Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD, DVD or SD drive. [RAM] [SD] Release protection ( 60, Setting the protection).
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the album and press [DELETE].
If you want to delete a still picture:
Available disc space after deleting
[HDD] [RAM] [SD] If you delete a recorded title (or a still picture), the space deleted becomes available for recording. Available disc space increases after deleting any of these titles or still pictures

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Cannot switch audio.

17, 67

Operation Cannot operate the television. The remote control doesnt work. 23 23

11 64 24, 34

HDD activation is slow. Cannot eject disc.
Cannot tune channels. Cannot download channel presets from the television. Startup is slow.
Takes time to read DVD-RAM.
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Recording, timer recording and copying Cannot record. Cannot copy. You havent inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the unit can record onto. The disc is unformatted. Format the disc. [RAM] [-RWV] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to PROTECT, or the disc is protected with DVD Management. Some programmes have limitations on the number of times they can be recorded (CPRM). You cannot record when there is not enough space or when the number of titles has reached its limit. Delete unwanted titles or use a new disc. You cannot directly record to a DVD-R DL or +R DL disc on this unit. Record to the HDD and then copy to the disc. [-R]DL] [+R]DL] In the following situations, you cannot copy. Delete unnecessary titles from the HDD and then copy. If there is not enough space available on the HDD (If you will copy titles from the HDD to a blank disc and fill the entire disc, HDD disc space equivalent to 4 hours of SP mode recording is necessary). If the number of recorded titles and the number of titles to be copied has exceeded 500. You cannot record and copy on finalized discs. However, you can record and copy again if you format DVD-RW. Due to peculiarities of DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW you may be unable to record onto them if you either insert and remove the disc or switch the unit on and off while a disc is loaded, a total of fifty times. DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW recorded on this unit may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD Recorders. This unit cannot record to discs containing both PAL and NTSC signals. (However, both types of programmes can be recorded onto the HDD.) Play of discs recorded with both PAL and NTSC on another unit is not guaranteed. Check that the connection is correct. Select the input channel (AV2, AV3, AV4 or DV) for the equipment you have connected. The timer programme is incorrect or different timer programme times overlap. Correct the programme. The programme is not in timer recording standby. (The timer icon F in the timer recording list is not on.) 1 Press [PROG/CHECK]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select the programme and press the Red button. Set the clock. (If the GUIDE Plus+ system is set) The GUIDE Plus+ data is downloaded at 2:50 AM every day. It takes approximately 2 hours to complete data download. If you want to make timer recordings during this time, set Night Download in the GUIDE Plus+ system setup menu to Off. Make sure that the recording drive is selected. Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive. When using the linked timer recording with external equipment, press [EXT LINK]. (EXT-L disappears.) If you start recording immediately after turning on the unit while Quick Start is set to On, you cannot then stop recording for a few seconds. The timer programme remains if set to daily or weekly. If there is a power failure or the plug is disconnected from the household mains socket while recording or editing, the title may be lost or the HDD/disc may become unusable. You will have to format the disc ([HDD] [RAM] [-RWV] [+RW]) or use a new disc. We cannot offer any guarantee regarding lost programmes or discs. There was a programme change after timer recording was set but the recorded title still has the old programme name. When recording to the HDD, set Rec for High Speed Copy to On in the Setup menu. [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] If recorded in EP or FR (recordings 5 hours or longer) mode, you cannot perform high-speed copy. [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Titles recorded on other Panasonic DVD recorders with Rec for High Speed Copy set to On, and then copied to the HDD on this unit may not copy to +R, +R DL or +RW discs with high-speed copy. Use a disc that is compatible with high speed recording. Even if the disc is high speed recording compatible, the maximum speed may not be possible due to the condition of the disc. It takes longer than normal to copy many titles. You cannot high speed copy to DVD-R titles longer than 6 hours when using other Panasonic DVD Recorders that are not compatible with EP (8 Hours) mode recording. When recording or high speed copying to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW the sound of the disc rotating may be louder than normal, however, this is not a problem. If images cannot be recorded or if the recording is aborted, check the connections and DV equipment settings. You cannot start recording until the images from the DV equipment appear on the television. Recording may not be performed as desired if the time codes on the tape in the DV equipment are not successive. Depending on the equipment, the DV automatic recording may not operate properly. The audio/video recordings are recorded on other than a DV tape.

Foreign matter

Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause electric shock or malfunction. Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause electric shock or malfunction. If this occurs, immediately disconnect the unit from the power supply and contact your dealer. Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit. They contain flammable gases which can ignite if sprayed into the unit.

Voltage

Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the unit and cause a fire. Do not use a DC power source. Check the source carefully when setting the unit up on a ship or other place where DC is used.

Service

Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If sound is interrupted, indicators fail to light, smoke appears, or any other problem that is not covered in these instructions occurs, disconnect the AC mains lead and contact your dealer or an authorized service centre. Electric shock or damage to the unit can occur if the unit is repaired, disassembled or reconstructed by unqualified persons. Extend operating life by disconnecting the unit from the power source if it is not to be used for a long time.

AC mains lead protection

Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and not damaged. Poor connection and lead damage can cause fire or electric shock. Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead. Grasp the plug firmly when unplugging the lead. Pulling the AC mains lead can cause electric shock. Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This can cause electric shock.
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