HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care
The HDD is a high precision recording instrument and because of its long recording capability and high speed operation it is a very special device that is easily susceptible to damage. As a basic rule, save important content to a disc as backup. Depending on the setup environment and handling of the HDD some content may become damaged and play and recording may no longer be possible. Especially during operation, do not subject the unit to any vibration, shock, or remove the AC mains lead from the household mains socket. In the event of a power failure during recording or play, the content may be damaged.
The HDD is a device that is not built to withstand vibration/shock or dust
The HDD is a temporary storage device
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 DO NOT generates heat like a video cassette recorder, etc. Do not place in an area often subject to temperature changes. This unit Place in an area where condensation VCR does not occur. Condensation is a 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

Scan CH CH 5 Channel Name ABC ABC 2 Type TV Data 69 Quality 9 9
FL Display is set to Automatic in the Setup menu. ( 52) 2 It is possible to startup and start recording within several seconds. Depending on the type of TV or the connected terminal, it may take time to display the screen. If the TV aspect setting screen appears on the television. Press [3, 4] to select the TV aspect and press [OK]. 16:9: When connected to a 16:9 widescreen television Pan & Scan: When connected to a 4:3 aspect television, side picture is trimmed for 16:9 picture ( 69). Letterbox: When connected to a 4:3 aspect television. 16:9 picture is shown in the letterbox style ( 69). When television picture appears, set up is complete. To stop partway Press [RETURN ].

ON MENU

If the clock setting menu appears
Set the clock manually ( 54).
To confirm that stations have been tuned correctly ( 50) To restart set up ( 49)
The auto setup screens may be displayed in German, French, Italian or Spanish. After completing step 3, change the onscreen display to English in the following steps. 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select Weit. Funktionen (German) Autres (French) Altre funzioni (Italian) Otras (Spanish) and press [OK]. 3 Press [3, 4] to select Setup (German) Configuration (French) Impostazioni (Italian) Configuracin (Spanish) and press [OK]. 4 Press [3, 4] to select Display (German) Affichage (French) Display (Italian) Display (Spanish) and press [1]. 5 Press [3, 4] to select Sprachauswahl (German) Langue (French) Lingua (Italian) Idioma (Spanish) and press [OK]. 6 Press [3, 4] to select English and press [OK]. 7 Press [EXIT].

TV : 1

Radio : 0

Data : 1

When the channel could not be received properly, adjust the position and direction of the aerial.
Press [3, 4] to select On or Off when the Power Save setting menu appears, and press [OK].

Power Save

On Off
On : Minimises standby power consumption; disables Quick Start function and AV2 loop-through in standby.

On: Off:

It will go into the Power Save mode when the unit is in standby condition. It is possible to start quickly from the standby mode. (Quick Start mode)

Order of play
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Media handling

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

Disc care

Cartridge disc How to hold a disc
Do not touch the recorded 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 ( 46, Cartridge-protection)] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] 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.
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

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 ( 46), play automatically starts when inserted in the unit.
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 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 heart DO NOT 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.
The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to a problem with the unit or recordable media, and accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for any subsequent damage caused by such loss. Examples of causes of such losses are A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD Recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company. A disc used as described above and then played again in this unit. A disc recorded and edited with a DVD Recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this unit.

Recording television programmes
Refer to Notes for recording ( 19) and Advanced recording ( 20) for detail information.
Press [ REC] to start recording.
Recording will take place on open space on the HDD or on disc. Data will not be overwritten. You cannot change the channel or recording mode during recording. You can record while the unit is in standby for timer recording. However, once the time for the timer recording to begin is reached, any recording taking place will stop and the timer recording will begin. [HDD] [RAM] (Analogue broadcast only) When Rec for High Speed Copy is set to Off ( 51), you can change the audio being received by pressing [AUDIO] during recording. (Does not affect the recording of audio.)

To pause recording

Press [;].
Press again to restart recording. You can also press [ REC] to restart. (Title is not split into separate titles.)

To stop recording

From the start to the end of the recording is called one title. [-R] [-RWV] [+R] [+RW] It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording management information after recording finishes. In order to play DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R (recorded with this unit) on other DVD players, it is necessary to finalise them ( 48). In order to play +RW on other players, we recommend you to create a top menu. ( 48) Basic operations

STOP STATUS PAUSE

Press [].

REC AUDIO

REC MODE
When recording digital broadcast with subtitle or multiple audio
If a programme to record has subtitle or multiple audio, you can record with subtitle or selected audio. To record with subtitle Before start recording, press [STTL ] to show the subtitle. If the programme has multiple subtitle, select the desired language ( 15). Subtitle cannot be switched after recording. To record with the selected audio Before start recording, select the desired language for audio ( 15).
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RWV] [+R] [+RW] [RAM] [-RWV] [+R] [+RW] To use a new disc, formatting is necessary. When recording a digital radio broadcast or a digital broadcast that is not being received correctly, the digital channel information ( 15) is also recorded and remains visible during playback. Preparation Turn on the television and select the appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit. Turn on this unit.

e.g., [CD]

Playback
Playing DivX video contents
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an official DivX Certified device that plays DivX video. You can play DivX video contents recorded with a computer onto DVD-R, DVD-R DL and CD-R/CD-RW.
Play Mode : DivX Select file type. DivX JPEG MP3

Show DivX Menu screen.

( left, Showing the menu screen)
Folder1 : 0025 Title Name ABC.avi DEF.avi GHI.avi JKL.avi Tree DivX Menu

CD (DivX)

No. 003 004
Press [3, 4] to select the item and press [OK]. Otherwise, Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
Changing the file type to play 1 Press [RETURN ] several times to exit the menu. 2 Press [FUNCTION MENU].

FUNCTION MENU CD(DivX)

Playback Recording

Page 001/001

Total Title : 004
Files are treated as titles.
Press [3, 4] to select the title and press [OK].
Play starts on the selected title. You can also select the title with the numbered buttons. e.g., 5: [0] [0] [5] 15: [0] [1] [5]

Others Drive Select

3 Press [3, 4] to select Playback and press [OK]. 4 Press [3, 4] to select file type and press [OK].
To stop playing Press []. To show other pages Press [:, 9]. To exit the screen Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
Picture sizes set at the recording time may prevent the unit from showing pictures in the adequate aspect. You may be able to adjust the aspect through the TV. Successive play is not possible. Playback is not possible if recording is performed on the HDD drive or the DVD drive.
Using the tree screen to find a folder
While the file list is displayed
Press [1] while a title is highlighted to display the tree screen.
F: Selected folder no./Total folder no. including DivX title.
DivX Menu CD (DivX) Folder
F 1/21 12.02.2004 Image001 Image002 Image003 Image004 Image005 Image006 Image007 Image008 Image009 Image010 DATA1 DATA2
You cannot select folders that contain no compatible files.
2 Press [3, 4] to select a folder and press [OK].
The file list for the folder appears. To return to the previous screen Press [RETURN ].
Regarding DivX VOD content
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certified device must be registered in order to play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content. First generate the DivX VOD registration code for your device and submit it during the registration process. [Important: DivX VOD content is protected by a DivX DRM (Digital Rights Management) system that restricts playback to registered DivX Certified devices. If you try to play DivX VOD content not authorized for your device, the message Authorisation Error. will be displayed and your content will not play.] Learn more at www.divx.com/vod. Display the units registration code. ( 55, DivX Registration in Others tab)

DivX Registration

Playing Music files

To stop copying ( 41) COPY Navigator/Copying list icons and functions ( 42) To check the properties of a title and sort COPY Navigator 1 Press [3, 4] to select the title and press [OPTION].

COPY Navigator

All Titles Total : 0
Disc Space: 4310MB Total Size: 0MB( 0%)

Rec time 0:52(SP)

No. Channel 001 ARD 002 ZDF 003 AVARD 005 AVZDF 007 ARD 008 ARD ---
Date Day Time 26. 9. FRI 13:30 27. 9. SAT 12:15 3. 10. FRI 20:00 3. 10. FRI 22:05 4. 10. SAT 16:10 10.10. FRI 9:25 10.10. FRI 13:30 11.10. SAT 21:00

Title Name

Grouped Titles OPTION
2 Press [3, 4] to select Properties or Sort and press [OK].
Properties: The name, recording date, channel etc. of the selected title are shown. Sort (All Titles screen only): Press [3, 4] to select the item and press [OK]. This changes the way that titles are displayed. You can select to display titles by No., channel, recording date, day, recording start time and title name. (You cannot select this item if a title has a check mark.) If you close the COPY Navigator screen, the display order is cancelled.
DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and +R DL are automatically finalised ( 69). After finalising, the discs become play-only and you can also play them on other DVD equipment. However, you can no longer record or edit. [HDD] > [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RWV] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] (You cannot copy to finalised discs.) When copying in normal speed, recording mode will be set to FR. (However, if there is still not enough space after setting to FR mode, copy will not be performed.)
Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Press [3, 4] to select Copy and press [OK].
When copying titles in high speed mode to high speed recording compatible DVD-RAM 5X, DVD-R 8X, +R 8X or +RW 4X, the sound of the disc rotating becomes louder than normal. If you want copy to perform more quietly, select Normal ( Silent ) in DVD Speed for High Speed Copy in the Setup menu ( 51). If you register multiple titles, they are copied in order from the title at the top of the screen and not in the order you registered them. To change the order that titles are copied, create a copying list and then copy the contents of the list ( 41).
Copying using the copying list Advanced Copy
[HDD] ,-. [RAM] [+RW] [-RWVR] > [HDD] [HDD] > [-R] [-R]DL] [-RWV] [+R] [+R]DL] You can order titles and playlists as desired for copy to disc. See also Before copying ( 40).
When copying to a disc using high speed mode, [-R] [-R]DL] [-RWV] : only items indicated with can be registered. or
Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Press [3, 4] to select Others and press [OK]. Press [3, 4] to select Advanced Copy and press [OK].

Cancel All

[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] : only items indicated with can be registered. To show other pages ( below) 5 Press [OK]. To edit the copying list ( 42) You cannot start copying when the value of the Size ( 42) exceeds 100% (Destination Capacity: is not sufficient). 6 Press [2] to confirm.

Formatting normally takes a few minutes; however, it may take up to a maximum of 70 minutes ([RAM]). Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while formatting. This can render the disc unusable.
When a disc has been formatted using this unit, it may not be possible to use it on any other equipment. [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] Formatting cannot be performed. You can format DVD-RW only as DVD-Video format on this unit. To return to the previous screen Press [RETURN ]. To exit the screen Press [EXIT].
Selecting the background styleTop Menu
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RWV] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] You can select the background that will be displayed as the DVDVideo top menu after finalising or creating Top Menu ([+RW]). Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. After performing steps 13 (
When finalising a high-speed recording compatible disc, it may take longer than displayed on the confirmation screen (approximately four times). After finalising [-R] [-R]DL] [+R] [+R]DL] The disc becomes play-only and you can no longer record or edit. [-RWV] You can record and edit the disc after formatting ( 47) although it becomes play-only after finalising. When copying in high speed, chapters will be replicated. [-R] [-RWV] [+R] Chapters are created automatically ([-R] [-RWV] about 5-minute [+R] about 8-minute), if the titles were directly recorded to the disc. the titles were copied using any mode other than the high speed mode. This time varies greatly depending on the condition and mode of recording. There is a pause of several seconds between titles and chapters during play. Before finalising After finalising

46, Common procedures)

Press [3, 4] to select Top Menu and press [OK]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the background and press [OK].

Top Menu List

Display after finalising Thumbnail (Still picture) Title Name
Recording/Editing/Entering name Play on other players
You can change thumbnails displayed in the top menu. ( Change Thumbnail)
Selecting whether to show the Top Menu firstAuto-Play Select
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RWV] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] You can select whether to show the top menu after finalising. Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. After performing steps 13 (
You cannot finalise discs recorded on other manufacturers equipment. If you finalise discs recorded on Panasonic equipment other than this unit, the background selected as Top Menu may not be displayed. Discs finalised on this unit may not be playable on other players due to the condition of the recording. Visit Panasonics homepage for more information about DVDs. http://www.panasonic-europe.com

HDMI Settings

HDMI Video Format

TV Aspect

Set to match the type of television connected. [16:9] When connected to a 16:9 widescreen television. [Pan & Scan] When connected to a 4:3 aspect television, side picture is trimmed for 16:9 picture. [Letterbox] When connected to a 4:3 aspect television. 16:9 picture is shown in the letterbox style.

Progressive

You can enjoy progressive video by connecting this units COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals to an LCD/plasma television or LCD projector compatible with progressive scan. This setting is fixed with Off if you set AV1 Output to RGB 1 ( without component ) or RGB 2 ( without component ). [On] [Off]
You can only select items compatible with the connected equipment. This setting normally does not need to be changed. However if you are concerned about output picture quality, it may be improved by changing the setting. To enjoy High Quality Video up-converted to 1080p, you need to connect the unit directly to 1080p compatible HDTV. If this unit is connected to an HDTV through other equipment, it must also be 1080p compatible. [576i/480i] [576p/480p] [720p] [1080i] [1080p] When setting video output to 1080p, we recommend using High Speed HDMI Cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover) and are less than 5 meters to prevent video distortion etc. [Automatic] Automatically selects the output resolution best suited to the connected television (1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p/480p or 576i/480i).

Aspect for 4:3 Video

To play a 4:3 title when connected with an HDMI cable, set how to show pictures on a 16:9 widescreen television. [4:3] Picture output expands left or right. [16:9] Picture is output as original aspect with side panels.
When connected to a regular television (CRT: Cathode ray tube) or a multi system television using PAL mode, even if it is progressive compatible, progressive output can cause some flickering. Turn off Progressive if you are concerned about it ( 44). Picture will not be displayed correctly if connected to an incompatible television.
[HDMI and Optical] [Optical Only] Select when this unit is connected to an amplifier with an optical digital audio cable and connected to a TV with an HDMI cable and you want to enjoy the highest quality of audio from discs ( 58).

TV System

Change the setting to match the equipment you are connecting with, or to match the title when there are both PAL and NTSC titles on the HDD. Select when connecting to a PAL or Multi-system [PAL] television. Titles recorded using NTSC are played as PAL 60. Select to record television programmes and PAL input from other equipment. [HDD] Select when playing a PAL input title recorded on the HDD. [NTSC] Select when connecting to a NTSC television. Television programmes cannot be recorded properly. Select to record NTSC input from other equipment. [HDD] Select when playing a NTSC input title recorded on the HDD.

Software Update Search Now
Start the search for new software manually. A new software version is announced by a message. Do not turn your unit off during the update. This could result in the loss of data. A message shows that the update has finished. If applicable update data is found, press [2, 1] to select Yes and press [OK]. Press [OK] to show the following settings. Setting menus

Initialize

Shipping Condition
All the settings except for the ratings level, ratings password, and clock settings return to the factory preset. The timer recording programmes are also cancelled. [Yes] [No]

Default Settings

All the settings other than the tuning settings, clock settings, country settings, language settings, disc language settings, ratings level, ratings password, remote control code, return to the factory presets. [Yes] [No]

Other Settings

Television operation
You can configure the remote control TV operation buttons to turn the television on/off, change the television input mode, select the television channel and change the television volume.
Test by turning on the television and changing channels.
Repeat the procedure until you find the code that allows correct operation. If your television brand is not listed or if the code listed for your television does not allow control of your television, this remote control is not compatible with your television.
Turn TV on/off Input select

Channel Select Volume

If your television brand has more than one code listed, select the one that allows correct operation.

Child Lock

The Child Lock deactivates all buttons on the unit and remote control. Use it to prevent other people from operating the unit.
Point the remote control at the television While pressing [ TV], enter the code with the numbered buttons.
e.g., 01: [0] [1] 10: [1] [0]
Press and hold [OK] and [RETURN ] simultaneously until X HOLD appears on the units display.
If you press a button while the Child Lock is on, X HOLD appears on the units display and operation is impossible. To cancel the Child Lock Press and hold [OK] and [RETURN HOLD disappears.
Manufacturer and Code No. Brand Panasonic AIWA AKAI BEJING BEKO BENQ BP BRANDT BUSH CENTREX CHANGHONG CURTIS DAEWOO DESMET DUAL ELEMIS FERGUSON FINLUX FISHER FUJITSU FUNAI GOLDSTAR GOODMANS GRADIENTE GRUNDIG HIKONA HITACHI INNO HIT IRRADIO ITT JINGXING JVC KDS KOLIN KONKA LG LOEWE
Code 01/02/03/27/05/71/72/73/ 74 58/10/05 64/10/63/67 05/50/52 05/22/23/40/ 49 17/30/39/05/50/51 07/46 52
Brand METZ MITSUBISHI MIVAR NEC NOBLEX NOKIA NORDMENDE OLEVIA ONWA ORION PEONY PHILCO PHILIPS PHONOLA PIONEER PROVIEW PYE RADIOLA SABA SALORA SAMSUNG SANSUI SANYO SCHNEIDER SEG SELECO SHARP SIEMENS SINUDYNE SONY TCL TELEFUNKEN

Connect to terminals of the same colour.
Digital Audio Output in the Setup menu ( 52) 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 ( 53). 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.
Insert fully, with this side facing up.
Connecting with an HDMI compatible television and receiver
When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital audio and video signal is transmitted. You can enjoy high quality, digital video and audio with just one cord. When connecting to an HDMI-compatible HDTV (High Definition Television), the output can be switched to 1080p, 1080i or 720p HD video. Video sources converted to 1920k1080 resolution, while of high quality, will exhibit somewhat lower subjective image resolution than true, native 1080p full-HD sources. See dealer for details. Please use High Speed HDMI Cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover). When setting video output to 1080p, please use the HDMI cables 5.0 meters or less.
When connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or a receiver equipped with the HDAVI Control function, linked operations would be possible. [ 32, Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link HDAVI ControlTM/Q Link)] Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised. It is recommended that you use Panasonics HDMI cable. Recommended part number: RP-CDHG10 (1.0 m), RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m), etc. Televisions rear panel Connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA) If the 21-pin Scart cable is connected, the following functions are available. Download from the TV ( 32) Direct TV Recording ( 32) Watching pictures from digital satellite receiver or analogue decoder (In this case, make sure to switch the television input to AV.)
HDMI cable Fully wired 21-pin Scart cable

HDMI IN HDMI OUT

Receivers rear panel HDMI cable

HDMI AV OUT AV OUT HDMI

If you are connecting to a TV that is only compatible with 2 channel audio output, audio with 3 channels or more will be down mixed ( 69) and output as 2 channels, even if connecting with an HDMI cable. (Some discs cannot be down mixed.) You cannot connect this unit to DVI devices that are incompatible with HDCP. For units compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright protection that are equipped with a digital DVI input terminal (PC monitors, etc.): Depending on the unit, images may not display properly or at all when connecting with a DVI/HDMI switching cable. (Audio cannot be output.)

Connecting a television and VCR
To the aerial Televisions rear panel

RF coaxial cable

VHF/UHF RF IN
Connecting a television and VCR, digital satellite receiver or analogue decoder
Televisions rear panel To the aerial
Digital satellite receiver or analogue decoders rear panel Reference
AV2 Input and AV2 Connection settings in the Setup menu ( Connect the unit directly to the television ( 8, [B])
Frequently asked questions
Refer to the following items if you have any doubts about unit operations.
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, SVCD (conforming to IEC62107), DivX, MP3 and still pictures (JPEG). ( 12, 13) You cannot write to a CD-R or CD-RW with this unit.

Set up

Which aerial is suitable for receiving digital terrestrial broadcasts?
You can use your current aerial. Room rod aerials are also suitable. Use an indoor antenna if the reception is poor. Consult your local TV aerial installer.

Recording

Can I record from a commercially purchased video cassette or DVD?
Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVD are copy protected; therefore, recording is usually not possible.
Can this unit receive or record High Definition (HD) broadcasts?
No, this unit cannot receive or record High Definition (HD) broadcasts.
What equipment is necessary to play multi channel surround sound?
You cannot playback multi-channel sound on this unit without other equipment. You must connect this unit with an HDMI cable or an optical digital cable to an amplifier with a built-in (Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG) decoder. ( 58)
Can DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW recorded on this unit be played on other equipment?
You can play on compatible equipment such as DVD players after finalising the disc on this unit. However, depending on the condition of the recording, the quality of the disc and capabilities of the DVD player, play may not be possible. If you play a DVD-R DL, +R DL or +RW, use compatible equipment.
Are the headphones and speakers directly connected to the unit?
You cannot directly connect them to the unit. Connect through the amplifier etc. ( 58)
Can a digital audio signal from this unit be recorded to other equipment?
You can record if using the PCM signal. When recording DVD, change the Digital Audio Output settings to the following in the Setup menu. ( 52) PCM Down Conversion: On Dolby Digital/DTS/MPEG: PCM However, only as long as digital recording from the disc is permitted and the recording equipment is compatible with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz. You cannot record MP3 signals.

The digital channel information or control panel does not appear.
Select the length of time (310 sec.) that the On-Screen Messages in the Setup menu will be displayed. ( 52) The digital channel information will not appear during playback or recording. Analogue broadcasts do not support the digital channel information. The control panel is only displayed when connected to a TV supporting HDAVI Control 2 or later. ( 33)
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.
Some functions of DVB-T do not work.
The unit does not necessarily support all DVB-T functions such as MHP (Multimedia Home Platform) etc. New functions introduced by broadcasters cannot be guaranteed to work.

Displays

The display is dim.
Change FL Display in the Setup menu. ( 52)
The grey background does not appear.
Select On in Grey Background in the Setup menu. ( 52)
0:00 is flashing on the units display.

Set the clock. ( 54)

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. ( 44) Check the settings for TV Aspect in the Setup menu. ( 53) If you connect an HDMI cable, set Aspect for 4:3 Video to 16:9 in the Setup menu. ( 53)
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 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 display correctly.

Finalise. 48, 69 Flexible Recording. 21 Format. 47, 69 FR (Flexible Recording Mode). 20 FUNCTION MENU Display. 7, 31 HDAVI Control. 9, 3233, 53, 58 HDMI. 9, 53, 58, 69 High Speed Copy. 51 Initialize. 55 JPEG. 13, 69 Language Code list. 61 Disc menu. 51 On-screen. 52 Soundtrack. 44, 51 Subtitle. 44, 51 Linked timer recordings with external equipment (digital satellite receiver) EXT LINK. 22, 54 LPCM. 52, 69 Manual Skip. 26 Menu DivX. 2829 Music. 29 Setup. 49 Mode Recording. 20 Still Mode. 51 Music. 29 Play. 29 Name Disc. 46 Entering text. 38 Playlist. 37 Title. 24, 35 New Channel. 15, 52 On-screen Language. 52 Partial Delete. 35 Pause Live TV. 31 VIERA. 33 Playlist. 36 Power Save. 55 Progressive. 44, 69 Properties Playlist. 37 Still picture. 30 Title. 35 Protection Cartridge. 46 Disc. 46 Title. 35 Q Link. 32 Quick View. 26
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