Other Settings. 66

Copying Reference Setting menus
Television operation. 66 Child Lock. 66

Reference

Additional connections. 67
Connecting a television with AUDIO/VIDEO or S VIDEO terminals. Connecting a VCR with AUDIO/VIDEO or S VIDEO terminals. Connecting a television with COMPONENT VIDEO terminals. Connecting an amplifier with a digital input terminal. Connecting a stereo amplifier. Connecting with an HDMI compatible television and receiver. Connecting a television and VCR. Connecting a television and VCR, digital/satellite receiver or decoder. 69 69
Operations in the GUIDE Plus+ system. 29
Basic operations. 29 Selecting the programme from the desired category. 29

Advanced playback. 30

Operation during play. 30 Changing audio during play. 30
Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to playDirect Navigator. 31
Switching the Direct Navigator appearance. To sort the titles for easy searching. To play grouped titles [HDD]. To edit the group of titles [HDD]. Showing the menu screen. Playing DivX video contents. Playing MP3 files. Playing still pictures. Useful functions during still picture play. 35
Playing DivX, MP3 and still pictures. 32
Frequently asked questions. 70 Messages. 72 Troubleshooting guide. 74 Specifications. 80 Glossary. 81 Safety precautions. 83 Index. Back cover
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.

Playing music. 36

To play music CD. 36 To play music recorded on HDD. 36 Useful functions during music play. 36

Convenient functions. 37

FUNCTION MENU window. 37 To pause the TV programme you are watchingPause Live TV. 37
Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link HDAVI ControlTM/Q Link). 38

7USB port ( 14) 8Stop ( 18, 30) 9Start play ( 17) :Channel select ( 18) ;Start recording ( 18)/Specify a time to stop recording ( 18) <Remote control signal sensor Rear panel terminals ( 6, 7, 67, 68, 69)

The units display

1 Copying indicator 2 Linked timer recordings with external equipment indicator 3 Recording indicator Playback indicator Recording/Playback indicator
4Timer recording indicator 5Disc indicator 6Drive [HDD or DVD] indicator 7Main display section indicator 8Recording mode indicator
Indicators for functions that this unit does not support will not light.
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STEP 1 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 ( 38). You can enjoy high-quality viewing by connecting the unit to an RGB compatible television ( 82). [Required]setting] AV1 Output in the Setup menu ( 64) Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. Select the connection pattern that matches your environment from pattern AB. Confirm connections not listed below with your dealer. Refer to Additional connections ( 67) for connection using other terminals and connection with other equipment. 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.

Connecting a television

Televisions rear panel

VHF/UHF RF IN AV

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 ( 7, 67)
RF coaxial cable (included)
Fully wired 21-pin Scart cable
AC mains lead (included) Connect only after all other connections are complete. Cooling fan

AV1 (TV) OUT

RF OUT

OPTICAL

R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO AV OUT OUT

Number of folders Number of files Support version
Structure of folders displayed by this unit
You can play MP3 and still pictures (JPEG) on this unit by making folders as shown below. However depending on the method of writing data (writing software), play may not be in the order you numbered the folders. Structure of MP3 folders [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] Prefix with 3-digit numbers in the order you want to play them.
MP3 Playable media File format Number of folders (groups) Number of files (tracks) Bit rates Sampling frequency ID3 tags
001 (folder=group) 001track.mp3 (file=track) 002track.mp3 003track.mpgroup

003 group

001track.mp3 002track.mp3 003track.mp3 004track.mp3
001track.mp3 002track.mp3 003track.mp3
Order of play Structures of still picture folders [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] Files inside a folder are displayed in the order they were updated or taken.
If there is a large amount of still picture data etc. within a MP3 file, play may not be possible. Still pictures (JPEG ) Playable media File format Number of pixels Number of folders3 Number of files3 [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] File format: JPEG Files must have the extension.jpg or.JPG. Between 34k34 and 6144k4096 (Sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0) [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] Maximum number of folders recognizable: 300 folders [HDD] [RAM] This unit can handle a maximum of 300 folders [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] Maximum number of files recognizable1: 3000 files [HDD] [RAM] This unit can handle a maximum of 3000 files not supported
P0000001.jpg P0000002.jpg

002 Folder

P0000003.jpg P0000004.jpg P0000005.jpg

003 Folder

P0000006.jpg P0000007.jpg P0000008.jpg P0000009.jpg

004 Folder

Order of play [RAM]
P0000010.jpg P0000011.jpg P0000012.jpg

MOTION JPEG

Total number of recognizable file including MP3, JPEG, DivX and other types of files is 4000. 2 It may take a few moments for still pictures to display. 3 When there are many files and/or folders, some files may not display or be playable.
The following can be displayed on this unit. : Numbers XXX: Letters 1 Still pictures on the root Root a1 folder can also be XXXX____.JPG displayed. JPEG 2 Folders can be created DCIM___ on other equipment. ___XXXXX However, these folders cannot be selected as a XXXX____.JPG copying destination. If a folder name or file name has been input DCIM using other equipment, ___XXXXX the name may not be displayed properly or you may not be able to play or XXXX____.JPG edit the data.

Start 16:00

Stop 17:00

1 ARD 15. 7. TUE

HDD VPS DVD Mode PDC HDD SP OFF

Fliege-Die Talkshow

Programme Name
[Note] The programme information in the GUIDE Plus+ system may not be correct. It is recommended to modify the start and end times to allow a margin of a few minutes. ( 26, right column, step 3)

Press [OK].

The timer programme is stored and the timer icon is displayed.

Gilmore girls

Timer icon

. Abenteuer.

&Fliege-Die Talkshow
errick Heute in. Bianca-Wege.
F lights on the units display to indicate timer recording standby has been activated.

TUE 14.10.08. 12:56:00

VPS Drive HDD Stop DVD Mode PDC space 20:00 HDD SP OFF OK
Check to make sure OK is displayed ( 27, Check, change or delete a programme).

Programme

Repeat steps 24 to programme other recordings. Press [ DVD] to turn the unit off.
If NTSC has been selected for TV System ( 64), the GUIDE Plus+ system cannot be used.
To cancel recording when recording has already begun ( 27) To release the unit from recording standby ( 27) Notes on timer recording ( 27)
The default setting for Germany and Austria is ON.
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Deleting titles

Using the DELETE Navigator to delete

While stopped

DELETE _ ,
Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Press [3, 4] to select Delete and press [OK].
DELETE Navigator HDD Grouped Titles VIDEO PICTURE MUSIC

10.10.

11.10.

Previous

Page 02/02

Select

Next Previous Next

2, 3, 4, 5

[HDD] [RAM] When VIDEO is not selected, press the Red button to select VIDEO.
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title and press [;].
A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step until you select all necessary items. Press [;] again to cancel. To show other pages (Thumbnail Display only) Press [:, 9] to show other pages. You can confirm the titles, that you have selected using the option menu. Refer to option menu operations for the Title View ( 40, step 4).

Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Press [3, 4] to select To Others and press [OK]. Press [3, 4] to select Flexible Rec and press [OK].

Flexible Rec

Record in FR mode.
To stop play Press []. To exit the Direct Navigator screen Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. To stop recording After play stops 1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit screen. 2 If the recording is on the other drive Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive. 3 Press []. To stop timer recording After play stops 1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit screen. 2 If the recording is on the other drive Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive. 3 Press []. 4 Press [2, 1] to select Stop Recording and press [OK].
Maximum rec. time Set rec. time Start
8 Hour 00 Min. 8 Hour 00 Min. Cancel
Maximum recording time This is the maximum recording time in EP (8 Hours) mode.
Press [2, 1] to select Hour and Min. and press [3, 4] to set the recording time.
You can also set the recording time with the numbered buttons. You cannot record more than 8 hours.
Chasing playback and Simultaneous rec and play can only be used with programmes of the same encoding system (PAL/NTSC).
Recording starts. All the recording modes from XP to EP appear in the display.
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Recording broadcasts from external equipment
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RWV] [+R] [+RW] See also Important notes for recording ( 21).
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 ( 69). Set AV2 Input to match the connected equipment in the Setup menu ( 64). Set Ext Link to match the connected equipment in the Setup menu ( 64).
Making timer recordings on the television
(e.g., of digital broadcasts) [HDD] To make a timer recording with your television, connect to a television with a Q Link function ( 38) that you can use for setting timer recordings using a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable ( 6).
Make timer programming on the TV. Turn off this unit.
The start and end of recording is controlled by the TV. The titles are recorded to the HDD. To stop recording Press [].
Make timer programming on the external equipment. Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive.
If you selected the DVD drive, insert a disc ( 14).
When this unit is in EXT LINK standby (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. To divide the titles, go to Divide Title ( 41).

Start play on the other equipment.

Press [ REC].

Recording starts. To skip unwanted parts Press [;] to pause recording. (Press again to restart recording.) To stop recording Press []. Almost all videos and DVD-Video on sale have been treated to prevent illegal copying. Any software that has been so treated cannot be recorded using this unit. Using Flexible Recording ( 23), you can record the content of a video cassette (approx. 18 hours) to a 4.7 GB disc with the best possible quality of recording without wasting disc space.
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Advanced timer recording

Using SHOWVIEW number to make timer recordings
Entering SHOWVIEW numbers is an easy way of timer recording. You can find these numbers in TV listings in newspapers or magazines.
Manually programming timer recordings

Press [PROG/CHECK].

Remain

Press [ShowView].

ShowView Record Remain HDD 30:24 SP DVD 1:58 SP

TUE 14.10.08. 12:53:00

HDD 30:24 SP

DVD 1:58 SP

& 01

No. Name

TUE 14.10.08. 12:53:00 VPS Drive HDD Stop DVD Mode PDC space
ARD 15. 7. TUE 19:00 20:00 HDD SP OFF New Timer Programme
Input ShowView Number 0-9, and press OK.
Press the numbered buttons to enter the SHOWVIEW number.
Press [2] to move back to correct a digit.
Press [3, 4] to select New Timer Programme and press [OK]. Press [1] to move through the items and change the items with [3, 4].

Start 22:00

Stop 22:30
Name Date Start 16:00 Stop 17:00 HDD VPS DVD Mode PDC HDD SP OFF
Confirm the programme (start and end time) by using a TV magazine, etc. and make corrections if necessary using [3, 4, 2, 1] ( right column, step 3). When -- --- appears in the Name column, you cannot set timer recording. Press [3, 4] to select desired programme position. After you have entered the information of a TV station, it is kept in the units memory.
Check to make sure OK is displayed ( 27).
Press and hold [3, 4] to alter the Start (Start time) and Stop (Finish time) in 30-minute increments. You can also set Name (Programme position/TV Station Name), Date, Start (Start time), and Stop (Finish time) with the numbered buttons. Date [. Date: Current date up to one month later minus l ;: one day l Daily timer: SUN-SAT>MON-SAT>MON-FRI l ;: a. Weekly timer: SUN>--->SAT Titles recorded using the same daily or weekly timer are bundled and displayed as a group in the Direct Navigator screen ( 31) except when using Auto Renewal Recording. You can also press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive. When the recording drive is DVD and there is not enough remaining space, recording automatically switches to the HDD ( 28, Relief Recording). You can also press [REC MODE] to change the recording mode. VPS/PDC ( 28) ON!)OFF ( ) If the broadcasting station is not transmitting VPS/PDC signals, jjj appears in the menu for timer programming under VPS/PDC. [HDD] RENEW (Auto Renewal Recording) ( 28) ON!)OFF Programme Name Press [2, 1] to select Programme Name and press [OK]. ( 46, Entering text)

Create List HDD

Recording and playing while copying
You can record and play using the HDD while high speed copying. (Only when high speed copying without finalising) Still pictures and music recorded on the HDD cannot be played. Press [OK] to cancel the screen display. To confirm the current progress Press [STATUS].

All Titles

008 0:30(XP)

Playlists

ARD 11.10. SAT -----

Next Next

Select Previous
Timer recordings executed while copying are recorded to the HDD regardless of the recording drive settings. (Only when high speed copying without finalising)
4 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title or playlist and press [;]. A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step until you select all necessary items. Press [;] again to cancel. The items will be copied in the order of the copying list. If you want to specify the order, repeat selecting one item at a time. When you switch between the VIDEO and Playlists tab, the check mark is cancelled.
[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] : only items indicated with can be registered. To show other pages ( below) 5 Press [OK]. To edit the copying list ( 50) You cannot start copying when the value of the Size ( 50) exceeds 100% (Destination Capacity is not sufficient). 6 Press [2] to confirm.
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COPY Navigator/Copying list icons and functions
COPY Navigator/Copying list indicators Titles and playlists that can be copied in high speed mode to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL, +RW Titles and playlists that can be copied in high speed mode to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) (However, titles and playlists cannot be copied in high speed mode to +R, +R DL, +RW) [+R]DL] is displayed, but copy cannot be performed. Title with One time only recording restriction ( 21, When recording the One time only recording broadcasts) Titles deleted from the HDD by One time only recording restriction after copying. ( 21, When recording the One time only recording broadcasts) Title or playlist contains still picture(s) Still picture(s) cannot be copied. (NTSC) (PAL) Title or playlist recorded using a different encoding system from that of the TV system currently selected on the unit. Titles and playlists displaying these marks cannot be selected.
Copying a finalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and +R DL
[DVD-V] > [HDD] You can copy the content of finalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, and +R DL to the HDD and re-edit. While playing a disc, the content being played is copied to the HDD according to the set time. If you perform search, frame-by-frame or pause while copying, that portion of title is not recorded. When Rec for High Speed Copy ( 62) is set to On and you make a copy, the copy will be made using the picture size selected in Aspect for Recording ( 62) of the Setup menu. Operations and on screen displays during copy are also recorded. Almost all DVD-Video on sale have been treated to prevent illegal copying, and cannot be copied. The following cannot be copied: Video CD, Audio CD and so on. Preparation Insert the finalised disc ( 14). After performing steps 15 (Format is automatically set to DVDVideo) ( 49, Copying using the copying listAdvanced Copy)

When the unit sets itself automatically with VIERA Link or Q Link function ( 8), only deletion of the programme position can be performed. If you delete programme position of Host Channel, the GUIDE Plus+ data is also deleted.
HDD and disc management/Changing the units settings
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Changing the units settings Auto-Setup Restart Download from TV
You can restart auto channel setting if set up ( 8) fails for some reason. Select Download from TV when you connect the unit to a Q Link compatible TV with a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable or a VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 3) compatible TV with a HDMI cable. (Programme positions are downloaded from the TV for the channels in this units channel coverage and copied through this convenient function.) When the confirmation screen appears
[DVD-V] Choose the language for audio, subtitle and disc menus. Some discs start in a certain language despite any changes you make here. In case of English/French/German/Italian/Spanish/Dutch languages, when you make download from TV, and Country setting of Auto-Setup in plug-in, the language (Soundtrack/Menus) will be same and Subtitle will set to Automatic.

Settings for Recording

Press [OK] to show the following settings.
1 Press [2, 1] to select Yes and press [OK].
If the country setting menu appears on the television
Recording time in EP mode
Select the maximum number of hours for recording in EP mode ( 22, Recording modes and approximate recording times). [EP (6 Hours)] [EP (8 Hours)] You can record for 6 hours on an unused 4.7 GB disc. You can record for 8 hours on an unused 4.7 GB disc.
2 Press [3, 4] to select the country and press [OK].
You can also use the following method to restart Auto-Setup. When the unit is on and stopped Press and hold [X CH] and [CH W] on the main unit until the country setting screen appears. 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. When the GUIDE Plus+ system setting message appears. If you want to setup the GUIDE Plus+ system Press [2, 1] to select Yes and press [OK]. Go to step 2 on page 9. If you do not want to setup the GUIDE Plus+ system Press [2, 1] to select No and press [OK]. Television picture appears. Setup is complete.
The sound quality is better when using EP (6 Hours) than when using EP (8 Hours).

Audio Mode for XP Recording
Choose the audio type when recording or copying with XP mode. [Dolby Digital] ( 81) [LPCM] ( 81) The picture quality of LPCM recordings may be lower than that of normal XP mode recordings. The audio recording becomes Dolby Digital even if you selected LPCM when using a recording mode other than XP. When recording a bilingual broadcast, select the type of audio in advance from Bilingual Audio Selection ( left).

Audio Mode for DV Input

You can select the kind of audio when recording from the units DV input terminal ( 25). [Stereo 1] [Stereo 2] [Mix] Records audio (L1, R1). Records added audio such as narration (L2, R2) subsequent to original recording. Records both Stereo 1 and Stereo 2.
Dynamic Range Compression
[DVD-V] (Dolby Digital only) Change the dynamic range for late night viewing. [On] [Off]
Bilingual Audio Selection
Select whether to record the main or secondary audio type when: Recording or copying to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVDVideo format), +R, +R DL and +RW. Rec for High Speed Copy is set to On. Recording or copying sound in LPCM ( right, Audio Mode for XP Recording). [M 1] [M 2] You cannot select the audio on this unit when recording from an external source, such as when copying from a video cassette recorder (except from DV equipment connected to this units DV input terminal). Select the audio on the other equipment. When recording from the units DV terminal, select the type of audio recording from Audio Mode for DV Input ( right).
When recording bilingual broadcast, select the type of audio in advance from Bilingual Audio Selection ( left).

Display

Language
Choose the language for these menus and on-screen messages. [English] [Espaol] [Deutsch] [Nederlands] [Franais] [Italiano]

On-Screen Messages

Choose whether to show status messages automatically. [Automatic] [Off]

Digital Audio Output

Change the settings when you have connected equipment through this units DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal ( 68). Press [OK] to show the following settings.

Grey Background

Select Off if you do not want to have the unit show the grey background when tuner reception is weak. [On] [Off]

PCM Down Conversion

Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz. Signals are converted to 48 kHz despite the settings below if the signals have a sampling frequency of over 96 kHz, or the disc has copy protection. [On] Signals are converted to 48 kHz. (Choose when the connected equipment cannot process signals with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz.) Signals are output as 96 kHz. (Choose when the connected equipment can process signals with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz.)

AV2 Connection

This setting is fixed with Ext if you set TV System to NTSC ( left). [Decoder] [Ext] When a decoder is connected to descramble the scrambled signals (e.g., C+decoder). When the VCR or a digital/satellite receiver is connected.
To change the setting all at once (PAL!#NTSC)
While stopped, keep pressing [] and [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit at the same time for 5 or more seconds.

HDMI Settings

HDMI Video Format
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] [1080p] [576p/480p] [720p] [1080i] When setting video output to 1080p, we recommend using HIGH SPEED HDMI cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover). Automatically selects the output resolution best suited to the connected television (1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p/480p or 576i/480i).

Ext Link

This setting cannot be made when the TV System is set to NTSC ( left). [Ext Link 1] When a digital/satellite receiver which transmits a special control signal recordings via the 21-pin Scart cable is connected. Start and stop timings of recording are controlled by the control signal. When external equipment with a timer function is connected. When it turns on, recording starts. When it turns off, recording stops.

[Ext Link 2]

[Automatic]
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Quick Start

Others
Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products close together. [DVD 1] [DVD 2] [DVD 3] Use DVD 1, the factory set code, under normal circumstances. 1 Press [3, 4] to select the code (DVD 1, DVD 2 or DVD 3) and press [OK].

Remote Control

[On] [Off] Standby power consumption is less than when this is set to On.
(If this is set to On, Power Save is automatically turned to Off.) Startup takes up to a minute when: You play a disc or start recording to discs other than DVD-RAM. You want to make other operations. The clock has not been set.

Tuning Disc Picture

Press n and OK together for more than 5 seconds on the remote control.
You need this registration code to purchase and play DivX Videoon-Demand (VOD) content ( 33).
To change the code on the remote control 2 While pressing [OK], press and hold the numbered button ([1], [2] or [3]) for more than 5 seconds. 3 Press [OK].

Initialize

When the following indicator appears on the units display
The units remote control code

Shipping Condition

Glossary

Bitstream This is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel) before it is decoded into its various channels. CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) CPRM is technology used to protect broadcasts that are allowed to be recorded only once. Such broadcasts can be recorded only with CPRM compatible recorders and discs. Decoder A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This is called decoding. DivX DivX is a popular media technology created by DivX, Inc. DivX media files contain highly compressed video with high visual quality that maintains a relatively small file size. Dolby Digital This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can also be multi-channel audio. A large amount of audio information can be recorded on one disc using this method. When recording on this unit Dolby Digital (2 channel) is the default audio. Down-mixing This is the process of remixing the multi-channel audio found on some discs into two channels. It is useful when you want to listen to the 5.1-channel audio recorded on DVDs through your televisions speakers. Some discs prohibit down-mixing and this unit can then only output the front two channels. Drive In the instance of this unit, this refers to the hard disk (HDD) and disc (DVD). These perform the reading and writing of data. DTS (Digital Theater Systems) This surround system is used in many movie theaters. There is good separation between the channels, so realistic sound effects are possible. Dynamic range Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound that can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest level of sound before distortion occurs. Dynamic range compression means reducing the gap between the loudest and softest sounds. This means you can listen at low volumes but still hear dialogue clearly. Film and video DVD-Videos are recorded using either film or video. This unit can determine which type has been used, then uses the most suitable method of progressive output. Film: Recorded at 25 frames per second (PAL discs) or 24 frames per second (NTSC discs). (NTSC discs recorded at 30 frames per second as well.) Generally appropriate for motion picture films. Video: Recorded at 25 frames/50 fields per second. (PAL discs) or 30 frames/60 fields per second (NTSC discs). Generally appropriate for TV drama programmes or animation. Finalise A process that makes play of a recorded CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, etc. possible on equipment that can play such media. You can finalise DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL on this unit. After finalising, the disc becomes play-only and you can no longer record or edit. However, finalised DVD-RW can be formatted for recording again. Folder This is a place on the hard disk or disc where groups of data are stored together. In the case of this unit, it refers to the place where still pictures (JPEG) are stored. Formatting Formatting is the process of making media such as DVD-RAM recordable on recording equipment. You can format DVD-RAM, DVD-RW (only as DVD-Video format), +RW and the HDD or unused +R and +R DL on this unit. Formatting permanently deletes all contents. Frames and fields Frames refer to the single images that constitute the video you see on your television. Each frame consists of two fields.

Frame Field Field A frame still shows two fields, so there may be some blurring, but picture quality is generally better. A field still shows less picture information so it may be rougher, but there is no blurring. HDD (Hard disk drive) This is a mass data storage device used in computers, etc. A disk with a surface that has been treated with magnetic fluid is spun and a magnetic head is brought in close proximity to facilitate the reading and writing of large amounts of data at high speed. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Unlike conventional connections, it transmits uncompressed digital video and audio signals on a single cable. This unit supports highdefinition video output [720p (750p), 1080i (1125i), 1080p (1125p)] from HDMI AV OUT terminals. To enjoy high-definition video a high definition compatible television is required. JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) This is a system used for compressing/decoding colour still pictures. If you select JPEG as the storage system on digital cameras, etc., the data will be compressed to 1/101/100 of its original size. The benefit of JPEG is less deterioration in picture quality considering the degree of compression. LPCM (Linear PCM) These are uncompressed digital signals, similar to those found on CDs.

Specifications/Glossary

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MPEG2 (Moving Picture Experts Group) A standard for efficiently compressing and expanding colour video. MPEG2 is a compression standard used for DVD and satellite based digital broadcasting. This unit records programmes using MPEG2. MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3) An audio compression method that compresses audio to approximately one tenth of its size without any considerable loss of audio quality. Pan&Scan/Letterbox In general, DVD-Video are produced with the intention that they be viewed on a widescreen television (16:9 aspect ratio), so images often dont fit regular (4:3 aspect ratio) televisions. Two styles of picture, Pan & Scan and Letterbox, deal with this problem. Pan & Scan: The sides are cut off so the picture fills the screen. Letterbox: Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the picture so the picture itself appears in an aspect ratio of 16:9.
RGB This refers to the three primary colours of light, red (R), green (G), and blue (B) and also the method of producing video that uses them. By dividing the video signal into the three colours for transmission, noise is reduced for even higher quality images. Sampling frequency Sampling is the process of converting the heights of sound wave (analog signal) samples taken at set periods into digits (digital encoding). Sampling frequency is the number of samples taken per second, so larger numbers mean more faithful reproduction of the original sound. Thumbnail This refers to a miniature representation of a picture used to display multiple pictures in the form of a list. 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.

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Adjust the audio quality (Sound menu). 57 Adjust the picture quality (Picture menu). 57 Album (CD) Edit. 45 Play. 36 Album (Still picture) Edit. 44 Play. 34 Angle. 56 Aspect. 8 Audio Playback. 30 Auto Renewal Recording. 28 AV2 Settings. 64 Change Thumbnail. 41 Channel Settings. 61 Chapter. 30, 40 Chasing playback. 23 Child Lock. 66 Cleaning Disc. 14 Lens. 16 Main unit. 16 Clock Settings. 65 Connection Aerial. 6, 69 Amplifier, system component, receiver. 68 Digital receiver, satellite receiver, decoder. 6, 69 DV input terminal. 25 HDMI. 7, 68 Television. 6, 7, 6769 Video cassette recorder. 67, 69 Copy Music. 54 Still picture. 52 Title/Playlist. 47 Copy (playlist). 43 Country setting. 8 CPRM. 81 Create Chapter. 30, 41 Create playlists. 42 Delete Album (CD). 45 Album (Still picture). 44 All titles. 59 Chapter. 41, 43 Group (MP3). 45 Playlist. 43 Still picture. 45 Title. 20, 41 Track (MP3). 45 Digital Audio Output settings. 63, 64 Direct Navigator. 31, 34, 40, 44 Direct TV Recording. 38 Discs. 1213 Divide Title. 41 DivX. 15, 3233, 81 DV automatic recording. 25 Edit Chapter. Music on HDD. Playlist. Still picture. Title. Enabling discs to be played on other equipment - Finalise. Partial Delete. 41 Pause Live TV. 37 VIERA. 39 Playlist. 42 Power Save. 65 Progressive. 57, 82 Properties Music on HDD. 36 Playlist. 43 Still picture. 35, 44 Title. 41 Protection Album (Still picture). 44 Cartridge. 58 Disc. 58 Still picture. 44 Title. 41 Q Link. 38 Quick Start. 18 Quick View. 30 Ratings level. 62 Recording. 18 Aspect. 21, 62 Auto Renewal. 28 Direct TV Recording. 38 DV automatic recording. 25 External Link. 24 Flexible Recording. 23 Important notes. 21 Mode. 22 Relief. 28 Timer. 19, 2629 Relief Recording. 28 Remote control code. 65 Repeat Play. 36, 57 Resume play function. 30 Setup menu. SHOWVIEW. Simultaneous rec and play. Soundtrack. Still picture Copy. Edit. Play. Subtitle Disc. Switch the audio/subtitles on the disc (Disc menu). 56
Finalise. 60, 81 Flexible Recording. 23 Format. 59, 81 FR (Flexible Recording Mode). 22 FUNCTION MENU window. 37 Gracenote Database. 54 Group (MP3) Edit. 45 GUIDE Plus+. 911, 19, 29 HDAVI Control. 7, 3839, 64, 68 HDMI. 7, 64, 68, 81 High Speed Copy. 62 Initialize. 65 JPEG. 15, 3435, 82 Language Code list. 71 Disc menu. 62 On-screen. 63 Soundtrack. 56, 62 Subtitle. 56, 62 Linked timer recordings with external equipment (digital/satellite receiver) EXT LINK. 24, 64 LPCM. 63, 81 Manual Skip. 30 Menu DivX. 3233 MP3. 33 Setup. 61 Mode Recording. 22 Still Mode. 63 MP3. 15, 33 Copy. 54 Edit. 45 Play. 33, 36 Music on HDD Copy. 54 Edit. 45 Play. 36 Name Album (CD). 45 Album (Still picture). 44 Disc. 58 Entering text. 46 Group (MP3). 45 Playlist. 43 Title. 26, 41