The HDD is not an everlasting storage device for recorded content. Use the HDD as a temporary storage place for one-off viewing, editing, or copying. It is recommended to save the recorded content on a disc or to keep the original data or CDs that they were copied from.
Immediately save (backup) all content as soon as you feel there may be a problem with the HDD
If there is an irregularity within the HDD, repetitive strange sounds or problems with picture (block noise, etc.) may result. Using the HDD in this condition may worsen the problem and in the worst case the HDD may no longer be usable. As soon as you notice this type of problem, copy all content to disc and request service. Recorded content (data) on a HDD that has become unusable is unrecoverable. When the unit is turned on or off, there may be an unexpected sound. This does not indicate a problem with this unit.

Setup precautions

Do not place in an enclosed area where the rear cooling fan and the cooling vents on the side are covered up. Place the unit on a surface that is flat and not subject to vibration or impact. Do not place on anything that generates heat like a video cassette DO NOT recorder, etc. Do not place in an area often subject to temperature changes. This unit Place in an area where condensation does not occur. Condensation is a VCR phenomenon where moisture forms on a cold surface when there is an extreme change in temperature. Condensation may cause internal damage to the unit. Conditions where condensation may occur When there is an extreme change in temperature (moving from a very hot location to a very cold location, or vice versa, or when subjected to an air conditioner or when cooled air directly impacts the unit). When the HDD (warms during operation) is subjected to cold air, condensation may form on the inside of the HDD and may cause damage to the HDD heads, etc. When there is high humidity or a lot of steam in the room. During the rainy season. In the above situation, without turning the unit on, let the unit adjust to the room temperature and wait 23 hours until condensation is gone.
Cigarette smoke etc. causes malfunction or breakdown
The unit may breakdown if cigarette smoke or bug spray/vapor, etc. gets inside the unit.

While operating

Do not move the unit or subject to vibration or impact. (The HDD may become damaged.) Do not remove the AC mains lead from the household mains socket, or flip the power breaker switch. While the unit is on, the HDD is rotating at high speed. Sound or movement due to rotation is normal.

When moving the unit

1 Turn the unit off. (Wait until BYE disappears from the display.) 2 Remove the AC mains lead from the household mains socket. 3 Move only after the unit has come to a complete stop (approx. 2 minutes) in order to avoid subjecting to vibration and shock. (Even after turning the unit off, the HDD continues operating for a short time.)

Main unit

OPEN / CLOSE

[EH69]

Quick Start Guide 17)
Pull to flip down the front panel.
1 Standby/on switch (/I) ( 10) Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power. 2 Disc tray ( 15) 3 Connection for digital video (DV) camcorder ( 23) 4 Connection for VCR, camcorder etc. ( 23) 5 Display ( 6) 6 Open/Close disc tray ( 15)
7 USB port ( 15) 8 Stop ( 17, 26) 9 Start play ( 16) : Channel select ( 17) ; Start recording ( 17)/Specify a time to stop recording ( < Remote control signal sensor = [EH69] SD card slot ( 15) Rear panel terminals ( 8, 9, 63, 64, 65)
Easy access to various functions FUNCTION MENU Display
FUNCTION MENU automatically appears when you turn the power on. (When FUNCTION MENU Display is set to On in the Setup menu) You can access the main function quickly and easily.

1 Playback

Video ( 16, 27) DivX ( 28) Picture ( 30) Music ( 29) Top Menu ( 16) Menu ( 16)
Select when you wish to play back the contents. The DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen or menu screen etc. will be displayed.

Select a function.

Selectable items are displayed on the right.

Press [OK].

2 Recording
Timer Recording ( 24) [For]New]Zealand] G-Code Record ( 18)

Remain 30:00 SP

Select the recording method.

FUNCTION MENU HDD

3 Delete
Video ( 19) Picture ( 41) Music ( 41)
Playback Recording Delete Copy

Others Drive Select

OK RETURN

Video Picture Music

Select the title or file type you wish to delete. The DELETE Navigator screen will be displayed. Select the copy method.

4 Copy

Video (HDD to DVD) ( 44) Advanced Copy ( 45) Copy Music CD ( 50) Copy Music ( 50) Copy New Pictures ([EH69]) ( 49)

5 Others

Playlists ( 38) Flexible Rec ( 22) DV Auto Rec ( 23) HDD Management ( 54) DVD Management ( 54) Card Management ([EH69])( Setup ( 57)
Select and execute a function other than those above, such as recording or setting.
54) Change which drive is used.

Select an item.

6 Drive Select

HDD DVD SD ([EH69]) USB

If you do not need to display FUNCTION MENU when turning the unit on, set FUNCTION MENU Display to Off in the Setup menu ( 60).

(4:3 aspect) (4:3 aspect) (4:3 aspect)
3 (Either one) 3 (Either one) 3 (Either one) 3 (Either one)

Video Video Video

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RWV] [+R] [+R]DL] Finalisation needed for playback on other equipment ( 56). [RAM] can be played back on Panasonic DVD recorders and DVD-RAM compatible DVD players. [-R]DL], [+R]DL] or [+RW] can be played back only on equipment compatible with these discs. 2 For further information ( 20, Notes for recording) 3 The audio selected in Bilingual Audio Selection ( 59) is recorded. 4 [-R]DL] [+R]DL] You cannot directly record to these discs ( right). 5 [-R] Videos and still pictures cannot be mixed on one disc. [RAM] [-RWV] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] To use a new disc, formatting is necessary ( 55). [+RW] If the disc failed to play on other equipment, we recommend you create top menu ( 56). Use of Panasonic discs is recommended. For available recording times for different discs under different recording modes, see Recording modes and approximate recording times ( 21). Formatting and/or recording/initializing constraints may prevent you from playing or recording certain discs. Please see specifications ( 76) for compatible disc versions and recording speeds.
When Rec for High Speed Copy is set to On, the restrictions on secondary audio recording are also applied to DVD-RAM. Turn this setting Off if high speed copy to [-R] [-R]DL] [-RWV] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] is not necessary (The default setting is On. 58). +R discs recorded with this unit and +R discs recorded with another Panasonic DVD Recorder may be incompatible. However, discs that are finalised are compatible and can be played. This unit cannot record NTSC signals to discs that already have PAL signal recordings. (However, both types of programmes can be recorded onto the HDD.) You may not be able to record depending on the condition of the discs and you may not be able to play due to the condition of the recording.
You cannot directly record to a DVD-R DL and +R DL disc on this unit.
Record to the HDD and then copy to the disc.
When playing DVD-R DL (Dual Layer, single-sided) and +R DL (Double Layer, single-sided)

Media handling (Disc/USB memory/SD card)

Inserting discs

1 Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray.

Disc and card care

Cartridge disc How to hold a disc or card

DO DO NOT

Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface. Insert label-up with the arrow facing in.

Insert label-up.

Insert fully. 2 Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] to close the tray. Automatic drive select function [RAM] [Only for discs with the write-protect tab on the cartridge set to PROTECT ( 54, Cartridge-protection and Card-protection)] [DVD-V] [VCD] If the unit is recording to the HDD or stopped, it automatically switches to the DVD drive when a disc is inserted. If you eject a disc and close the disc tray, the HDD drive is automatically selected. When using 8 cm DVD-RAM, or 8 cm DVD-R, remove the disc from the cartridge. [RAM] It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side of a double sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it over. [RAM] When using cartridge discs with the write-protect tab in the protect position ( 54), play automatically starts when inserted in the unit.
Concerning non-cartridge discs
Be careful about scratches and dirt.
If there is dirt or condensation on the disc
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

Handling precautions

Inserting, removing the USB memory
Inserting the USB memory Before inserting any USB memory to this unit, ensure that the data stored therein has been backed up. Check the orientation of the USB connector and insert it straight in. Insert an USB device while the unit is stopped, so the USB device screen is displayed. Select an item and press [OK] to switch to the USB-related operations ( 28, 49). Removing the USB memory Complete all USB-related operations and pull the USB memory straight out. If a USB memory being accessed is pulled out, then the data may be damaged.
Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause disc warping and un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.) Write on the label side of the disc only with a soft, oil-based felt pen. Do not use ballpoint pens or other hard writing implements. Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent. Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers. Do not expose the terminals of the card to water, garbage or other strange things. Do not drop stack, or impact discs. Do not place objects on them. Do not use the following discs: Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels (rental discs, etc.). Discs that are badly warped or cracked. Irregularly shaped discs, such as DO NOT heart shapes. Do not place in the following areas: In direct sunlight. In very dusty or humid areas. Near a heater. Locations susceptible to significant difference in temperature (condensation can occur). Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur. To protect discs from scratches and dirt, return them to their cases or cartridges when you are not using them.

Page 01/01 Slideshow

Press OK to show pictures.
DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen icons Picture and folder protected. Album that has not yet been viewed ([HDD] [RAM]) To show other pages Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select Previous or Next and press [OK]. You can also press [:, 9] to show other pages.
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the album and press [OK].
You can also select album with the numbered buttons. e.g., 5: [0] [0] [5] 15: [0] [1] [5] 115: [1] [1] [5]
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Picture (JPEG) View HDD
Album Name 0001 103__DVD 0004

Page 001/001 Slideshow

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the still picture and press [OK].
You can also select still pictures with the numbered buttons. e.g., 5: [0] [0] [0] [5] 115: [0] [1] [1] [5] 15: [0] [0] [1] [5] 1115: [1] [1] [1] [5] Press [2, 1] to display the previous or next still picture. Useful functions during still picture play ( 31)
To return to the Album View screen or Picture (JPEG) View screen Press [RETURN]. To exit the screen Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
Useful functions during still picture play Start Slideshow Slideshow Setting
You can display still pictures one by one at a constant interval. While the Album View screen is displayed
1 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the album. 2 Press [1] (PLAY).
You can also start Slideshow with the following steps. While the Album View screen is displayed 1 Press [OPTION]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select Slideshow Setting and press [OK]. 3 Set required settings and press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select Set and then press [OK]. 4 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the desired album and press [OPTION]. 5 Press [3, 4] to select Start Slideshow and press [OK]. To change the display interval 1 Press [3, 4] to select Display interval in step 3. 2 Press [2, 1] to select the desired interval (Normal, Long or Short). Repeat Play 1 Press [3, 4] to select Repeat Play in step 3. 2 Press [2, 1] to select On or Off.

Start Slideshow

Slideshow Setting

Slideshow with music

You can add music to Slideshow. 1 Press [3, 4] to select Soundtrack in step 3 ( above). 2 Press [2, 1] to select On. 3 Press [3, 4] to select Select Soundtrack and press [OK]. 4 Press [3, 4] to select the storage location of soundtrack and press [OK]. 5 Press [3, 4] to select an album for soundtrack and press [OK].
Please set the following items.
Display interval Repeat Play Soundtrack Select Soundtrack Set

Normal On On Album001

Cancel Set
Music albums on HDD and on USB memory can be used as the slideshow Soundtrack. However, when selecting still images on USB memory for the slideshow, music albums on the USB memory cannot be used as the soundtrack. (Even if a music album on USB memory is selected, the music is not played.)

To edit the album

Useful functions during still picture play ( 31)
Start Slideshow Slideshow Setting
Add Pictures Create Album

Add Pictures

Create Album Edit Album Copy to DVD VIDEO/MUSIC
Delete Album Change Date Set up Protection Cancel Protection
1 Press [2, 1] to select Start or Yes and press [OK]. 2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the album that contains the still picture you want to add and press [OK]. 3 Press [3, 4] to select the item and press [OK].
If Select pictures to copy is selected: Select the still picture you want to add and press [OK]. If Copy all pictures is selected: All the still pictures in the album will be copied.
Album (still picture) and picture operation ( right)
4 Press [2, 1] to select Yes or No and press [OK].
If you want to continue copying, select Yes and go to step 2. Only for Create Album

To edit still picture

Delete Picture Properties Change Date Set up Protection Cancel Protection Album View
5 Press [2, 1] to select Yes or No and press [OK].
If Yes is selected: You can give names to albums. ( 42, Entering text) If No is selected: The album name is automatically given.
You can go back to Album View.

Copy to DVD

For copy to DVD-RAM or HDD
To return to the previous screen Press [RETURN]. To exit the screen Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
Press [2, 1] to select Start and press [OK].

For copy to DVD-R

Copy to HDD Press [2, 1] to select Copy &
Finalise or Copy Only and press [OK].
Use blank discs or unfinalized discs on which JPEG images are recorded with this unit.
Multiple editing is possible. [Change Date : Only when the Picture (JPEG) View screen is displayed]
Timer recordings do not start when performing Change Date, Copy to DVD, Copy to HDD, Add Pictures or Create Album.
Deleting still pictures and music using DELETE Navigator

Editing music

[HDD] Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD drive.
When MUSIC is not selected, press the Yellow button to select MUSIC. Editing an album
Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Press [3, 4] to select Delete and press [OK].
Press [3, 4] to select the album and press [OPTION].

Editing a track

Press [3, 4] to select Picture or Music. Press [OK].

Deleting an album

1 Press [3, 4] to select the album and press [OK]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select the track and press [OPTION].
Delete Album Enter Album Name Repeat Play Setting Track View Sort VIDEO/PICTURE

Approximate copying times (Max. speed)
(excludes time required to write data management information) HDD 5X Speed 12X Speed 4X Speed 4X Speed DVD-RAM DVD-R1 DVD-R DL2 DVD-RW3 Recording Recorded Required Speed Required Speed Required Speed Required Speed Mode time time time time XP 1 hour min. 5x 5 min. 46 s. 10x 15 min. 4x 15 min. 4x SP 6 min. 10x 2 min. 30 s. 24x 7 min. 30 s. 8x 7 min. 30 s. 8x LP 3 min. 20x 1 min. 21 s. 44x 3 min. 45 s. 16x 3 min. 45 s. 16x EP (6H) 2 min. 30x 58 s. 62x 2 min. 30 s. 24x 2 min. 30 s. 24x EP (8H) 1 min. 30 s. 40x 48 s. 75x 1 min. 53 s. 32x 1 min. 57 s. 31x
8X Speed 4X Speed +R4 +R DL2 Required Speed Required Speed time time 8 min. 20 s. 7x 15 min. 4x 3 min. 45 s. 16x 7 min. 30 s. 8x 1 min. 53 s. 32x 3 min. 45 s. 16x
4X Speed +RW Required Speed time 15 min. 4x 7 min. 30 s. 8x 3 min. 45 s. 16x
The above rated value indicates the fastest time and speed required for copying one-hour title from HDD to each disc in the above list supporting High-Speed copying. The amount of time and speed may vary depending on the conditions such as the area on where information is written or unique feature on the disc. 1 In this unit, copying with a 16X Speed DVD-R disc will be performed at the same speed as with a 12X Speed DVD-R disc. 2 In this unit, copying with 8X Speed discs, DVD-R DL and +R DL, will be performed at the same speed as with 4X Speed discs, DVD-R DL and +R DL. 3 In this unit, copying with a 6X Speed DVD-RW disc will be performed at the same speed as with a 4X Speed DVD-RW disc. 4 In this unit, copying with a 16X Speed +R disc will be performed at the same speed as with a 8X Speed +R disc. When recording or playing while copying, the unit may not use the maximum recording speed. Depending on the condition of the disc, the unit may not copy using the maximum speed. Regarding copying to DVD-R DL (single-sided, Dual Layer) and +R DL (single-sided, Double Layer) When not copying in high speed mode, titles are temporarily copied at normal speed to the HDD and then copied at high speed to DVD-R DL and +R DL. The titles that were temporarily copied to the HDD are then deleted. You cannot copy to DVD-R DL and +R DL in the following cases. When there is not enough free space on the HDD. (When copying to a new blank disc, if you intend to fill a new disc when copying to it, the equivalent of up to 4 hours of free space in SP mode is needed on the HDD.) When the number of titles recorded to the HDD and the number of titles to be copied to the DVD-R DL and +R DL is greater than 499 in total. When playing a title recorded on both layers, video and audio may momentarily cut out when the unit is switching layers. ( 11) Regarding copying of the broadcasts that allow One time only recording You can copy a recorded title to a CPRM ( 78) compatible DVD-RAM, however, the title is deleted from the HDD. Titles or playlists cannot be copied from DVD-RAM to the HDD. Titles will not be copied if they are protected ( 37). You cannot copy playlists created from One time only recording titles. Titles with recording limitations and playlists cannot be registered on the same copying list.

[English] [Spanish] [Other ] [Other ] Enter a code ( 68) with the numbered buttons. When the selected language is not available on the disc, the default language is played. There are discs where you can only switch the language from the menu screen ( 16). [DVD-V] Choose the language for audio, subtitle and disc menus. Some discs start in a certain language despite any changes you make here.

[German]

Picture

Comb Filter

Select the picture sharpness when recording. The setting is fixed with On if you set TV System to NTSC ( 60). [On] [Off] Pictures become clear and vivid. Normally, use this setting. Select it when recording noisy pictures. 78,
Select how to output the signal. Select Bitstream if the connected equipment decodes the signal. Select PCM if this unit decodes the signal and outputs it as 2 channels. Not making the proper settings may result in noise. [Bitstream] [PCM] When connected to equipment with a built-in DTS decoder. When connected to equipment without a built-in DTS decoder.

Still Mode

Select the type of picture shown when you pause play ( Frames and fields). [Automatic] [Field] [Frame] Select if jittering occurs when Automatic is selected. (The picture is coarser.) Select if small text or fine patterns cannot be seen clearly when Automatic is selected. (The picture is clearer and finer.)
Select how to output the signal. Select Bitstream if the connected equipment decodes the signal. Select PCM if this unit decodes the signal and outputs it as 2 channels. Not making the proper settings may result in noise. [Bitstream] [PCM] When connected to equipment with a built-in MPEG decoder. When connected to equipment without a built-in MPEG decoder.

Seamless Play

Select the play mode between playlist chapter segments and partially deleted titles. [On] The chapters in playlists are played seamlessly. This does not work when there are several audio types included on the playlist and when using Quick View (PLAYa1.3). Additionally, the positioning of chapter segments may change slightly. The points where chapters in playlists change are played accurately, but the picture may freeze for a moment.
Refer to the operating instructions for connected devices to verify whether or not they can decode each of the audio formats.

Connecting a television with COMPONENT VIDEO terminals

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN R L
Component video cable Audio cable

S Video cable

Audio cable

RF OUT OPTICAL

R-AUDIO-L

S-VIDEO

This units rear panel COMPONENT VIDEO terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive output ( 78) and provide a purer picture than the S VIDEO OUT terminal. Connect to terminals of the same colour. Supplied Audio/Video cable can also be used as an alternative for Audio cable without connecting the video connector (yellow).
Progressive setting in the Setup menu (
If you have a regular television (CRT: cathode ray tube) Progressive output may cause some flickering, even if it is progressive compatible. Turn off Progressive if you are concerned about it ( 53). This is the same for multi system televisions using PAL mode.

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Progressive output
Connecting an amplifier with a digital input terminal
To enjoy multi-channel surround sound DVD-Video, connect an amplifier with Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG decoders.
Connecting a stereo amplifier
Connect to terminals of the same colour. Supplied Audio/Video cable can also be used as an alternative for Audio cable without connecting the video connector (yellow).
Digital Audio Output in the Setup menu ( 59) When this unit is connected to an amplifier with an optical digital audio cable and connected to a television with an HDMI cable, you can enjoy the highest quality of audio from the disc by setting Digital Audio Output to Optical Only in the Setup menu ( 60). In this case audio is only output from the amplifier not the television. Before purchasing an optical digital audio cable (not included), check the terminal shape of the connected equipment. You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not suited to DVD. Amplifiers rear panel

OPTICAL IN

Amplifiers rear panel
Optical digital audio cable Do not bend sharply when connecting.

Please tell me about CD-R and CD-RW compatibility with this unit.
This unit plays CD-R/CD-RW discs which have been recorded in one of the following standards: CD-DA, Video CD, DivX, MP3, WMA and still pictures (JPEG). ( 12, 14) You cannot write to a CD-R or CD-RW with this unit.
What can or cannot be done using the USB port on this unit?
You can play DivX, WMA, MP3 or still picture (JPEG) files on a USB memory. ( 28) You can copy still pictures (JPEG) files on a USB memory to the HDD or DVD-RAM. ( 49) You can copy WMA or MP3 files on a USB memory to the HDD. ( 50) You can connect a video equipment and copy SD Video to the HDD or DVD-RAM. ( 47) Data on the HDD or a disc cannot be transferred to a USB memory. Data on a USB memory cannot be edited or a USB memory cannot be formatted on this unit. Some USB memories cannot be used with this unit. ( 13)

TV Channels

Please tell me about TV reception channels.
List of TV Reception Channels [For]Asia] Tuner System PALD,K, SECAM D,K,K1 PALB,G,H, SECAMB,G Channel Coverage OIRT VHF R1R12 UHF 2169 CATV 44 MHz to 470 MHz S01S05 M1M10 U1U10 S21S41 Z1Z35 Channel coverage depends on the tuner system you use. Refer to the following list of TV Reception Channels.

E21E69

What will happen if I try to record the same CD multiple times?
New album will be made following the existing album.
PALI PALD [For]New[Zealand] Tuner System PALB,G [For]Middle]East] Tuner System PALD,K, SECAM D,K,K1 PALB,G,H, SECAMB,G

Hong Kong China

2169 1357
Can I transfer the music tracks from HDD to the disc or USB memory?

No, you cannot.

Channel Coverage New Zealand

VHF 111

UHF 2169

CATV 44 MHz to 470 MHz

Channel Coverage OIRT

VHF R1R12

CATV 44 MHz to 470 MHz S01S05 M1M10 U1U10 S21S41

South Africa

Messages On the television
Authorisation Error. Cannot finish recording completely. Copy-protect signal was detected. Disc is full, or maximum number of titles are recorded. Cannot finish recording completely. Cannot record. Maximum number of titles exceeded. You are trying to play the DivX VOD content that was purchased with a different registration code. You cannot play the content on this unit. (DivX) ( 28) The programme was copy-protected. The HDD or disc may be full. The maximum number of programme has been exceeded. ( 21) [HDD] [RAM] [-RWV] [+RW] Create space by deleting any unnecessary titles. [Even if you delete recorded content from the DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL there is no increase in disc space. Available space on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +RW increases only when the last recorded title is deleted.] ( 19, 37, 55) Use a new disc. You tried to play a title recorded using a different encoding system from that of the TV system currently selected on the unit. Alter the TV System setting on this unit to suit. ( 60) You tried to play a non-compatible image. ( 14) Turn the unit off and re-insert the card. ( 15) The disc may be upside down. There is no compatible folder in this unit. ( 14)

The unit switches to standby mode.
One of the units safety devices is activated. Press [/I] on the main unit to turn the unit on.
The grey background does not appear.
Select On in Grey Background in the Setup menu. ( 59)
The power is turned off automatically.
If you connected this unit to a HDAVI Control compatible TV with an HDMI cable, this unit will be automatically set to standby mode when the TV is set to standby mode. ( 34)
Picture does not appear during timer recording.
Timer recordings work regardless whether the unit is on or off. To confirm the timer recording is going to work properly, turn the unit on.
This unit turns off when the TV input is switched.
If connected with an HDAVI Control 4 compatible TV (VIERA) with the Intelligent Auto Standby setting activated on the TV, when switching the TV input, the unit will be automatically turned to standby. For details please read the operating instructions of the TV.
The 4:3 aspect ratio picture expands left and right. Screen size is wrong.
Use the television to change the aspect. If your television does not have that function, set Progressive in the Picture menu to Off. ( 53) Check the settings for TV Aspect in the Setup menu. ( 60) If you connect an HDMI cable, set Aspect for 4:3 Video to 16:9 in the Setup menu. ( 60) By setting Aspect for Recording to Automatic, there is a chance that the recording will be made using the wrong aspect. Match the aspect settings to the broadcast when recording. ( 58) Set Rec for High Speed Copy to On, and set the Aspect for Recording to 4:3. ( 58) It may be possible to adjust the display mode on the TV. Refer to your televisions operating instructions.

Displays

The display is dim.
Change FL Display in the Setup menu. ( 59)
0:00 is flashing on the units display.

Set the clock. ( 61)

The time recorded on the disc and the available time shown do not add up. The displayed time of this unit is different from the actual recording time or WMA/MP3 recording time.
Times shown may disagree with actual times. Available recording space on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +RW increases only when the last recorded title is deleted. It does not increase if other titles are deleted. Even if you delete recorded content from the DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL, there is no increase in disc space. More disc space than the actual recording time is used after recording or editing the DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL 200 times or more. While searching, the elapsed time may not be displayed correctly.

The images from this unit do not appear on the television. Picture is distorted.
Make sure that the television is connected to the VIDEO OUT terminal, S VIDEO OUT terminal, COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals or HDMI AV OUT terminal on this unit. ( 8, 9, 63, 64, 65) Make sure that the televisions input setting (e.g., AV 1) is correct. Progressive output is set to on but the connected television is not progressive compatible. Press and hold [] and [1] (PLAY) on the main unit at the same time for more than 5 seconds to cancel this setting. The setting will change to interlace. The units TV System setting differs from the TV system used by the disc now playing. While stopped, keep pressing [] and [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit for 5 or more seconds. The system switches from PAL to NTSC or vice versa. ( 60) When this unit is connected with an HDMI cable, use a disc that matches with this units TV system. Picture may not be seen when more than 4 devices are connected with HDMI cables. Reduce the number of connected devices.
The unit is on but cannot be operated. The picture is distorted during play, or video will not play correctly.
You may be playing a TV programme recorded with poor reception or unfavorable weather conditions. The picture may be distorted or a black screen may appear briefly between recorded titles in the following situations: between titles recorded with different recording modes. between scenes recorded with different aspect ratios. between scenes recorded with different resolutions. between playlist chapters. Recording drive or playback drive has not been selected properly. ( 16, 17) Some operations may be prohibited by the disc. The unit is hot (U59 appears on the display). Wait for U59 to disappear. One of the units safety devices may have been activated. Reset the unit as follows: 1 Press [/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby. If the unit doesnt switch to standby, press and hold [/I] on the main unit for about 10 seconds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby. Alternatively, disconnect the AC mains lead, wait one minute, then reconnect it. 2 Press [/I] on the main unit to switch it on. If the unit still cannot be operated, consult the dealer.
No sound. Low volume. Distorted sound. Cannot hear the desired audio type.
Check the connections and the Digital Audio Output settings. Check the input mode on the amplifier if you have connected one. ( 8, 9, 59, 63, 64, 65) Press [AUDIO] to select the audio. ( 26) Audio may not be output due to how files were created. (DivX) Audio may not be heard when more than 4 devices are connected with HDMI cables. Reduce the number of connected devices. The sound effects will not work when the bitstream signal is output from the HDMI AV OUT terminal or the OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal. To output audio from a device connected with an HDMI cable, set Digital Audio Output to HDMI and Optical in the Setup menu. ( 60) Depending on the connected equipment, the sound may be distorted if this unit is connected with an HDMI cable. If recording to the HDD or a DVD-RAM when Rec for High Speed Copy is set to On, you can only record either the main or secondary audio of a bilingual broadcast. If you do not intend to copy the title to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW set Rec for High Speed Copy in the Setup menu to Off. ( 58)

Thumbnail This refers to a miniature representation of a picture used to display multiple pictures in the form of a list. WMA WMA is a compression format developed by Microsoft Corporation. It achieves the same sound quality as MP3 with a file size that is smaller than that of MP3. 1080i In one high definition image, 1080 (1125) alternating scan lines pass every 1/50th of a second to create an interlace image. Because 1080i (1125i) more than doubles current television broadcasts of 480i (525i), the detail is much clearer and creates a more realistic and rich image. 1080p In one high definition image, 1080 (1125) scan lines pass at the same time every 1/50th of a second to create a progressive image. Since progressive video does not alternate scan lines like interlace, there is a minimal amount of screen flicker. 720p In one high definition image, 720 (750) scan lines pass at the same time every 1/50th of a second to create a progressive image. Since progressive video does not alternate scan lines like interlace, there is a minimal amount of screen flicker.
Adjust the audio quality (Sound menu). 53 Adjust the picture quality (Picture menu). 53 Album (Music) Edit. 41 Play. 32 Album (Still picture) Edit. 40 Play. 30 Angle. 52 Aspect. 10 Audio Playback. 26 Auto Renewal Recording. 25 Change Thumbnail. 37 Channel Settings. 57 Chapter. 26, 36 Chapter Creation. 36, 58 Chasing playback. 22 Child Lock. 62 Cleaning Disc. 15 Lens. 5 Main unit. 5 Clock Settings. 61 Connection Aerial. 8, 65 Amplifier, system component, receiver. 64 DV input terminal. 23 HDMI. 9, 64 Television. 8, 9, 6365 Video cassette recorder. 65 Copy Music. 50 SD Video. 47 Still picture. 48 Title/Playlist. 43 Copy (playlist). 39 Country setting. 10 CPRM. 78 Create Chapter. 26, 37 Create playlists. 38 Delete Album (Music). 41 Album (Still picture). 40 All titles. 55 Chapter. 37, 39 Playlist. 39 Still picture. 40 Title. 19, 37 Track. 41 Digital Audio Output settings. 59, 60 DIRECT NAVIGATOR. 27, 30, 36, 40 Direct TV Recording. 34 Discs. 1112 Divide Title. 37 DivX. 14, 2829, 78 DV automatic recording. 23 Edit Chapter. 36 Music on HDD. 41 Playlist. 39 Still picture. 40 Title. 36 Enabling discs to be played on other equipment-Finalize. 56 Finalise. 56, 78 Flexible Recording. 22 Format. 55, 78 FR (Flexible Recording Mode). 21, 22 FUNCTION MENU Display. 7, 33 G-CODE. 18 Gracenote Database. 50 HDAVI Control. 9, 3435, 60, 64 HDMI. 9, 60, 64, 78 High Speed Copy. 58 Initialize. 61 JPEG. 14, 3031, 78 Language Code list. 68 Disc menu. 58 Soundtrack. 52, 58 Subtitle. 52, 58 LPCM. 59, 78 Manual Skip. 26 Menu DivX. 2829 MP3. 29 Setup. 57 WMA. 29 Mode Recording. 21 Still Mode. 59 MP3. 14, 29 Copy. 50 Edit. 41 Play. 29, 32 Music on HDD Copy. 50 Edit. 41 Play. 32 Name Album. 41 Album (Still picture). 40 Disc. 54 Entering text. 42 Playlist. 39 Title. 24, 37 Track. 41 Partial Delete. 37 Pause Live TV. 33 VIERA. 35 Playlist. 38 Power Save. 61 Progressive. 53, 60, 78 Properties Music on HDD. 32 Playlist. 39 Still picture. 31, 40 Title. 37 Protection Album (Still picture). 40 Card. 54 Cartridge. 54 Disc. 54 Still picture. 40 Title. 37 Quick View. 26 Ratings level. 58 Recording. 17 Aspect. 20, 58 Auto Renewal. 25 Direct TV Recording. 34 DV automatic recording. 23 Flexible Recording. 22 Mode. 21 Notes. 20 Relief. 25 Timer. 18, 2425 Relief Recording. 25 Remote control code. 61 Repeat Play. 32, 53 Resume play function. 26 Screen Saver. 60 SD card. 13 Setup menu. 57 Simultaneous rec and play. 22 Slideshow. 31 Soundtrack. 52, 58 Still picture Copy. 48 Edit. 40 Play. 30 Subtitle Disc. 52, 58 Switch the audio/subtitles on the disc (Disc menu). 52 Time Slip. 26 Timer Recording. 18, 2425 Tuning Manual. 57 Settings. 67 TV System (PAL/NTSC). 60 USB Copy (Music). 50 Copy (SD Video). 47 Copy (Still picture). 49 Insert. 15 Play. 28 Supported formats. 13 VIERA Link. 9, 3435, 60, 64 WMA. 14, 29 Copy. 50 Edit. 41 Play. 29, 32