Panasonic DMR-EH56 manuel d'utilisation

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    Oper ating In str uction s D VD Recor der Model No. DMR-EH55 DMR-EH56 HARD DISK DRIVE W eb Site: http:/ /www .panasonic -europe.com Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and saf ety , please read these instructions carefully . Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions[...]

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    2 RQT8415 SUOMI NORSK CA UT IO N! THIS PR ODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTR OLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PR OCEDURES O THER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MA Y RESUL T IN HAZARDOUS RADIA TION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN CO VERS AND DO NO T REP AIR Y OURSELF . REFER SER VICING T O QU ALIFIED PERSONNEL. W ARNING: T O REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, E LECT[...]

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    3 RQT8415 T able of contents HDD, disc and card information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Important not es for recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 HDD (Hard disk driv e) handling care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Disc and c ard handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Unit care . . . . . . . [...]

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    4 RQT8415 HDD , disc and car d inf ormation (continued on the ne xt page) HDD and discs you can use for recor ding and play Disc type Hard di sk drive (HDD) ≥ 160 GB D V D-RAM ≥ 4.7 GB/9 .4 GB, 12 cm ≥ 2.8 GB, 8 cm Logo – Indicated in these instruc tions b y [HDD] [RAM] Recording f ormat D VD Video Recor ding format This is a recording meth[...]

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    5 RQT8415 (continued) § 1 The amount of t he recordable disc space doesn’t increase e ven if t he programme is deleted when y ou use one time recording disc. § 2 [RAM] Can be play ed on Panasonic D VD recorders and D VD-RAM compatible D VD pla yers. If y ou play a DV D-R DL, +R DL or +R W , use com patible equipment. § 3 The high speed recordi[...]

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    6 RQT8415 HDD , disc and card information . § 1 Close the session after recording. Pla y may be impossi ble on some discs due to the condition of the recording. § 2 Conforming to IEC62107. ≥ The producer of the disc can control how discs ar e play ed. So you may not alwa y s be able to control play as described in these operating instructions. [...]

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    7 RQT8415 ≥ Compatibl e with: F A T 12 or F A T 16 ≥ Y ou can use SD Memory Cards with the f ollowing capacities (from 8 MB to 2 GB). ≥ Useable memory is slightly less than the card capacity . ≥ Please confir m the latest inf orm ation on the f ollowing website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This site is in E nglish only .) ≥ If [...]

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    8 RQT8415 Impor tant notes for recor ding ≥ It is not possible to recor d to both HDD ( Hard Disk Dr iv e) and D VD drive simultaneously . When re cording a bilingual pr ogramme [HDD] [RAM] Both main and secondary audio can be recor ded. Y ou can c hange the audio dur ing playbac k. ( ➡ 36, Changing audio during pla y) Howe ver in the f ollowin[...]

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    9 RQT8415 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 i s a very s pecial device that is easily susceptib le to damage. As a basic rule, sav e import ant content to a disc as bac kup. ∫ The HDD is a device that is not built to withs t[...]

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    10 RQT8415 Disc and car d handling ∫ How to hold a disc or car d Do not touch the recorded s urf ace or t he terminal s urf ace. ∫ Concerning non-cartridge discs Be careful about scratches and dir t. ∫ If there is dirt or condensation on the disc Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry . ∫ Handling precautions ≥ Do not attach labels or s[...]

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    11 RQT8415 Inc luded accessories ∫ Batteries ≥ Inser t so the poles ( i and j ) match those in the remote control. ≥ When closing the lid, insert it from the j (minus) side. ≥ Do not use rechargeable type batteries. ≥ Do not mix old and new batteries. ≥ Do not use diff erent types at the same tim e. ≥ Do not heat or expose to flame. ?[...]

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    12 RQT8415 Contr ol reference guid e Instruct ions f or operations are generally described using the remote control. 1 T urn t he unit on ( ➡ 18) 2 Select drive (HDD , D V D or SD) ( ➡ 24, 34, 40) 3 Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter numbers 4 Cancel 5 Basic operations for recording and pl ay 6 Show programme inf or mation in the GUI[...]

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    13 RQT8415 1 Stand by/on s witch ( Í /I ) ( ➡ 18) Press t o swi tch the unit f rom on to standb y mode or vice v ersa. In stand by mode, the u nit is st ill consu ming a smal l amount of power . 2 Disc tra y ( ➡ 24, 34) 3 Connection for digital video (D V) camcorder ( ➡ 58) 4 SD card slot ( ➡ below) 5 Displa y ( ➡ below) 6 Connection for[...]

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    14 RQT8415 STEP 1 Connection ≥ Before connection, t ur n off all equipment and read t he appropr iate operating instruct ions. ≥ Select the co nnection pattern t hat matches your envir onment from pattern A–D. Confirm connections not listed be low with your dealer . Make su re to u se the pa ir of supplie d RF coax ial cables Use the pair of [...]

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    15 RQT8415 C Connecting a television and digital/satellite receiver or decoder D Connecting a television and VCR, digi tal/s atellite rece iver or decoder [Required]s etting] “A V2 Inpu t” and “A V2 Co nnection” settings in the Setup menu ( ➡ 68) Connect the u nit directly to the t elevision ( ➡ 14, [B] ) AC IN OPTICAL OPTI CAL DIGITAL [...]

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    16 RQT8415 STEP 1 Conne ction The S VIDEO OUT term inal achie ves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT term inal. (Actual results depend on the television.) COMPONENT V IDEO term inals can be used for either interlace or progressive output ( ➡ 81) and provide a purer picture than the S VIDEO OUT terminal. ≥ Connect to ter minals of the s ame[...]

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    17 RQT8415 ∫ Connecting an amplifier with a digital input terminal ≥ T o enjoy multi-channel surround sound D VD-Video, connect an amplifier with Dolby Digital, DTS and M PEG decoders. [Require d]setti ng] “Digital A udio Output” in the Setup menu ( ➡ 67) ≥ Before purchasing an optical digital audio c able (not included), check the ter [...]

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    18 RQT8415 STEP 2 Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings 1 T urn on the television and select the appropriate A V input to suit t he connections to this unit. 2 Press [ Í D VD] to turn the unit on . When connec ting to a televisi on t hat has the Q Lin k functions ( ➡ 59), downloading from the t ele vision star ts. Y ou can do wnload [...]

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    19 RQT8415 GUIDE Plus+ s ystem settings 1 Press [GUIDE]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] or th e numbered buttons to enter the P ostal Code of y o ur location and press [ENTE R]. It ma y take up to 2 hours to set up the GUIDE Plus+ system. ≥ If you want to set up the GUIDE Plus+ system Press [ 2 , 1 ] to select “Y es” and press [ENTER]. ≥ If you do not w[...]

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    20 RQT8415 GUIDE Plu s+ system s ettings Refer to the contr ol reference on page 18. The GUIDE P lus+ data is transmitted from t he Host Channel (the television station transmitting the tele vision programme list) se veral times a day . Data will be transmitted at 2: 50 AM ev er y day . It takes approximately 2 hours to c omplete data download. The[...]

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    21 RQT8415 Y ou can change the basic settings f or your GUIDE Plus+ list. 1 Press [GUIDE]. 2 Press [SUB MENU]. 3 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Setu p” and press [ ENTER]. 4 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select an item a nd press [ ENTER]. [Note] ≥ Existing information can be lost by changing the Postal Code or Host Channel. ≥ Entry of the wrong P ostal C[...]

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    22 RQT8415 Set up to match y our televisi on and remote con tr o l Y o u can enjoy progressive video by connecting this unit’ s COMPONE NT VIDEO OUT term inals to an LCD/plasma tele vision or LCD projector compatible with progressiv e scan ( ➡ 81). 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “T o Others” and press [ENTER][...]

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    23 RQT8415 Y ou can configure the remote control TV operation but tons to turn the tele vision on/off, change the television input mode, select the tele vision channel and change the tele v ision volume . 1 P oint the remote control at the television While pressing [ Í TV], enter the code with the numb ered buttons. Manuf act urer and Co de No . 2[...]

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    24 RQT8415 Recording tele vision programmes See also “Important notes for recordi ng” ( ➡ 8). ≥ [RAM] It is not possible to record continuously from one side of a double sided di s c to the ot her . Y ou will need to eject the disc and tur n it over . ≥ [+RW] Y ou can create T op Menu using “Creat e T op Me nu ” ( ➡ 62). Recording o[...]

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    25 RQT8415 Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times ma y become shor ter than indicated. (The times provided on this char t are an estimate.) § 1 It is not possible to rec ord or play continuously from one side o f a double sided disc to t he other . § 2 When “Recording time in EP mode” is set to “EP (6 Hours)” in the [...]

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    26 RQT8415 Recor ding television pr ogrammes [HDD] [ RAM] [-R ] [-R W‹V›] [+R] [+RW] Du rin g re cord ing Press [ ¥ REC] on the m ain unit to se lect the recor ding time. ≥ Y ou can specify up to 4 hours later . ≥ The unit display changes as s hown below . ≥ This does not wor k during timer recordings ( ➡ 28) or while using Fle xible R[...]

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    27 RQT8415 [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V ›] [+R] [+RW ] The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording within the remaining disc space. T he recording mode becomes FR mode. ∫ Using “ Flexible Rec” is convenient in the se kinds of situations. [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] ≥ When the am ount of free sp ace on the d[...]

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    28 RQT8415 Timer re cording See also “Important notes for recordi ng” ( ➡ 8). [HDD] [ RAM] [-R ] [-R W‹V›] [+R] [+RW] ≥ Y ou can enter up to 32 progr ammes up to a month in advance. (Each daily or weekly programm e is cou nted as one pr ogramme.) Preparation ≥ T urn on the tele vision and select the appropriate video input to suit the[...]

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    29 RQT8415 Pre ss [GU IDE] to swit ch bet ween Land sca pe view an d P or trait vie w. The Programme T ype f unction lets you display a GUIDE Plus + list sor ted by main category (e.g. Movies, Spor t). Each main categor y will contain individual sub cate gorie s. The GUIDE Plus+ list f or the selected main categor y only appears in the P or trait v[...]

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    30 RQT8415 Timer rec ording Refer to the c ontr ol reference on page 28. Entering S HOW V IEW numbers is an easy wa y of timer recording. Y ou can find these numbers in TV list ings in ne wspapers or magazines. 1 P r e s s [Sho wView]. 2 Press the numbered but tons to enter the S HOW V IEW numb er . Pres s [ 2 ] to move bac k to c orrect a digit. 3[...]

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    31 RQT8415 1 While the unit is on Press [ DRIVE SELE CT] to sele ct the recording dri ve and press [ ∫ ]. 2 Press [ 2 , 1 ] to select “Stop Recording” and press [ENTER]. If you stop a timer recording, it will be cancelled. Howe ver , if you have set a weekly or daily timer recording, the recording will star t from the next time the timer reco[...]

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    32 RQT8415 Timer rec ording Refer to the c ontr ol reference on page 28. When the rec ording drive is “ DVD ” and there is not enough remaining space, recording automatically s witches to the “ HDD ”. If there is no disc in t he tra y or the disc cannot be recorded on or when timer recording star ts while cop ying, the recording drive will [...]

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    33 RQT8415 Recor ding br oadcasts fr om an external equipment [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V ›] [+R] [+RW ] T o make a timer recording with your television, connect to a tele vision with a Q Link function ( ➡ 59) that you can use for setting timer recordings using a fully wired 21-pin Scar t c able ( ➡ 14). 1 Make timer programming on the TV . 2 P[...]

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    34 RQT8415 Pla ying r ecorded video contents/Pla ying play-only discs Preparation ≥ T urn on the tele vision and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. ≥ T urn on this unit. 1 Press [D RIVE SE LECT] to select t he HDD or D VD drive . The HDD or D VD indicator light s up on the unit’ s displa y . ≥ It is pos[...]

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    35 RQT8415 ∫ When a menu screen appears on th e television [DVD- V] [DV D-A ] Press [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] to select the item and press [ENTER ]. Some items can also be s elected using the numbered buttons. [VCD] Press the numbered buttons to select the item. ≥ T o return to the menu screen [DVD- V] Pres s [DI RECT NA VIG A TOR] or [SU B MEN U]. [DV[...]

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    36 RQT8415 Pla ying recorded video conte nts/Playing pla y-only discs Refer to the c ontr ol reference on page 34. (continued) Press [A UDIO]. [HDD] [ RAM] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] and DivX LR > L > R ^------- --------} [DVD-V ] [DVD-A] Y ou can change the audio channel number each time y ou press the butt on. This allows y ou to change things lik[...]

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    37 RQT8415 Pla ying DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TI FF) DivX MP3 ≥ If there is a larg e amount of still picture data etc. within a MP3 file, play may not be poss ible . Still pictures (JPE G, TIFF § 2 ) § 1 T otal number of recognizable file i ncluding MP3, JPEG , DivX and other type of files i s 4000. § 2 Operation may take [...]

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    38 RQT8415 Playing DivX discs, MP 3 discs and still pic tures (JPE G/TIFF) [-R] [CD] Y o u can pla y D V D-R and CD-R/CD-RW discs which contain MP3 files, DivX video contents or still pictures that have been recorded on a computer . The scre en shown below is display ed when you inser t a disc containing DivX video contents, M P3 files and still pi[...]

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    39 RQT8415 DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for cop yr ight protection. In order to play DivX V OD content on this unit, y ou first need to register the unit. Fol low the on line instructions f or purchasing DivX V OD content to enter the unit’ s registration code a nd register the unit . For more inf orm ation about DivX VOD , vis[...]

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    40 RQT8415 Playing DivX discs, MP 3 discs and still pic tures (JPE G/TIFF) Refer to the c ontr ol reference on page 38. [HDD] [ RAM] [-R ] [CD] [SD] ≥ Y ou can use SD Memor y Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB ( ➡ 7). ≥ Y ou can playbac k still pictures rec orded onto a D VD-R or CD-R/ CD-RW on a PC. ≥ Y ou cannot playbac k still pictu[...]

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    41 RQT8415 ∫ T o select th e still pict ures in an other folder ( ➡ 7, Stru cture of folders display ed by th is unit) [RAM] [SD] T o switch to anot her higher f older (Only if there is a multiple number of higher f olders r ecognizable) 1 While the Album View screen is displa yed Press [SUB MENU]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to sel ect “Select Fol der[...]

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    42 RQT8415 Using on-screen menu s/Status messa g e 1 Press [DISPLA Y]. ≥ Depending on the condition of the unit (pla ying, stopped, etc.) and disc c ontents, there are some item s that you cannot select or c hange. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to sele ct th e menu and press [ 1 ]. 3 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select the item and press [ 1 ]. 4 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to se[...]

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    43 RQT8415 This function wor ks only when t he elapsed p la y time is displayed. Select the item for repeat pla y . Depending on the disc, the items that can be selected will differ . § Only when you ha ve set “Progressive” to “On” in the Setup menu ( ➡ 22). Press [S T A TU S]. The displa y changes each time you press the b utton. ≥ TV[...]

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    44 RQT8415 Editin g tit les/ chapt ers [HDD] [ RAM] [-R ] [-R]DL] [-RW‹ V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW ] [-RW‹VR›] (Y ou cannot edit finalized discs .) ≥ The maximum number of items on a disc: [HDD] –Titles: 500 –Chapters: Approx. 1000 per title (Depends on the state of recording. ) [RAM] [-R] [ -R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+ R] [+R]DL] [+RW] –Title[...]

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    45 RQT8415 After performing steps 1–5 ( ➡ 44) § Multiple editing i s possible. After performing steps 1–7 ( ➡ 44) § Multiple editing i s possible. Title operations Delete § [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [- RW‹V›] [+R] [ +R]DL] [+RW] Press [ 2 , 1 ] to selec t “Delete” and pr ess [ENTER ]. ≥ Once deleted , the recorded contents are l[...]

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    46 RQT8415 Creating, editin g and pla ying pla ylists [HDD] [ RAM] ≥ The maximum number of items on a disc: –Pla ylists: 99 –Chapters in playlists: A ppro x. 1000 (Depends on the state of recording. ) ≥ If you e xceed the m aximum numbers of items for a disc, all the items entered will not be recorded. [HDD] [RAM] Preparation ≥ T urn on t[...]

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    47 RQT8415 [HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR› ] (Play only) 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “T o Others” and pres s [ENTER]. 3 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Pla ylists” and press [ ENTER]. 4 Press [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] to select the pla ylist. T o start play ➡ Press [E NTER]. To e d i t ➡ Step 5. ≥ T o show other pages/M[...]

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    48 RQT8415 Editin g stil l pic tures [HDD] [ RAM] [S D] ≥ Y ou can edit pictures and alb ums. ≥ Y ou can use SD Memor y Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB ( ➡ 7). ≥ Y ou cannot edit still pictures recorded on D VD-R and CD-R/CD- RW . Preparation ≥ Pre ss [DR IV E S ELE CT ] to select the HDD , D VD or SD drive . ≥ [RAM] [SD] Releas[...]

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    49 RQT8415 After performing steps 1–4, page 48 § Multiple editing i s possible. [Not e] ≥ Timer recordings do not star t when performing “Add Pictures”, “Create A lbum”, “Cop y to D VD-RAM ” or “Copy to HDD”. ≥ Y ou cannot perf orm “Add Pictures” or “Create Album” to a higher folder . Album and picture operation Delet[...]

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    50 RQT8415 Delete Navigator [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R] DL] [-RW‹V› ] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [SD] (Y ou cannot delete items on finaliz e d discs.) ≥ A title or a picture cannot be restored on ce it is deleted. Make cer tain bef ore proceeding. ≥ Y ou cannot delete while recording or copying. Preparation ≥ Pre ss [DR IV E S ELE CT ] to select the HD[...]

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    51 RQT8415 Copying titles or playlists § 1 T o high speed copy titles (or playlist s created from those titles) , set “Rec for High Speed Copy” to “On” before recording to t he HDD ( ➡ 26). Ho we ver in th e foll owing cas es, c op y ing to D VD-R, D V D-R D L, D VD- RW ( D VD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW using the high s peed m od e[...]

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    52 RQT8415 Copying t itles or playlists ∫ Speed and recor ding mode when copying [HDD] > [RAM] : High speed [HD D] > [-R] [-R] DL ] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+R W] : Refer to the f ol lowing table. ≥ [+R] [+R] DL] [+RW] When mak ing a cop y that cont ains titl es recor ded in “ EP” mode or “FR ( record ings 5 hours o r longer)” m[...]

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    53 RQT8415 [HDD] ,-. [RAM] [+RW] [-RW‹V R›] > [HDD] [HDD] > [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V ›] [+R] [+R]DL] [SD] > [HDD] [RAM] Y ou can order titles and play lists as desired f or copy t o disc. See also the notes “Before cop y ing” ( ➡ 52). 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “T o Others” and pres s [ENTER[...]

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    54 RQT8415 Copying t itles or playlists (Continued) Refer to the c ontr ol reference on page 52. COPY Navigator/Cop ying list indicators ∫ T o edit the copying list Select the item in step 6– 4 ( ➡ 53, right column) 1 Press [SUB MENU]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select the oper ation and press [ENTER]. Delete All: Delete all items registered on the[...]

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    55 RQT8415 [DVD- V] > [HDD] Y ou can co py the c onte nt of fi naliz ed D VD- R, D VD-R D L, D VD-R W (D VD-Video f ormat), +R, and +R DL to the HDD and re-edit. While pla ying a disc, the c ontent being play ed is co pied to the HDD according to the set time. ≥ If you perf orm s earch, frame-by-frame or pause while copying, that por tion of t[...]

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    56 RQT8415 Copy ing still pictur es [HDD] [ RAM] [S D] ≥ Y ou can use SD Memor y Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB ( ➡ 7). ≥ Y ou cannot copy pictures recorded to D V D-R or CD-R/CD-RW . [SD] While stopped put t he card in the slot , and the menu ( ➡ below) is automatically display ed. Pres s [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Copy Pictures (JPEG[...]

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    57 RQT8415 ∫ T o edit the copying list Select the item in step 6– 3 (f or a still picture) or 6– 5 (for a f older ) ( ➡ 56, r ight column) 1 Press [SUB M ENU]. 2 P ress [ 3 , 4 ] to select the operation and press [ENTER]. Delete All: Delete all items registered on the copying list. Press [ 2 , 1 ] to select “Y es” and press [ENTER]. Add[...]

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    58 RQT8415 Copy ing from a video cassette re cor der [HDD] [ RAM] [-R ] [-RW ‹V›] [+R] [+RW] e.g., Connect ing to the A V3 or D V input t erminals on the front Y ou can also connect t o the A V4 input terminals on the rear. ≥ T urn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting. If the audio out put of the other equipment is monaura[...]

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    59 RQT8415 Linked operation s with the TV (Q Link) What is Q Link? Q Link enables you to connect this unit to a Q Link equipped Panasonic TV and perf or m various linked f unctions. The f ollowing systems from other manuf ac turers hav e similar function to Q Link from P anasonic. For details , refer to your television ’ s operating instructions [...]

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    60 RQT8415 HDD , disc and card management [HDD] [ RAM] [-R] [ -R]DL] [-RW‹ V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [ +RW] [-RW‹VR›] [SD] ≥ Y ou can use SD Memor y Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB ( ➡ 7). 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “T o Others” and press [ENTER]. 3 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “H DD Management”, [...]

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    61 RQT8415 [HDD] [RAM] Preparation ≥ Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DV D drive. ≥ Release protection ( ➡ 60). After performing steps 1–3 ( ➡ 60) 4 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to s elect “Del ete all titles” and press [ENTER]. 5 Press [ 2 , 1 ] to select “ Y es” and press [ ENTER]. 6 Press [ 2 , 1 ] to select “Star t ” and press[...]

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    62 RQT8415 HDD , disc and car d management Refer to the c ontr ol reference on page 60. [-R] [- R]DL] [ -RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Y o u can select the background that will be displa yed as the D VD- Video top menu after finalizing. Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] t o select the D V D drive. After performing steps 1–3 ( ➡ 60) 4 Press [ 3 ,[...]

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    63 RQT8415 Entering text [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]D L] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+R W] [SD] Y ou can give names to recorded titles, etc. The maximum number of characters: § Title name for t imer recording [Note] If a name is long, par ts of it m ay not be shown in some sc reens. 1 Sho w Enter Name scre en. 2 Pres s [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] to select a char [...]

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    64 RQT8415 FUNCTIONS window By using the FUNCTIONS window you may access the main functions quickly and easily . 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. Functions displa yed depend on t he selected drive or type of disc. 2 Pres s [ 3 , 4 ] to s elect an it em and press [ENTER]. ≥ If you select “T o Others” and press [ENTER], the follo wing screen [...]

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    65 RQT8415 Changing the unit’ s settings 1 While st opped Pres s [FUNCTIO NS]. 2 Pres s [ 3 , 4 ] to select “T o Other s” and press [ENTER]. 3 Pres s [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Set up” and press [E NTER]. 4 Pres s [ 3 , 4 ] to s elect the tab and press [ 1 ]. 5 Pres s [ 3 , 4 ] to s elect the menu and press [E NTER]. 6 Pres s [ 3 , 4 ] to selec[...]

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    66 RQT8415 Changing the unit’ s settings (continued) Refer to the c ontr ol reference on page 65. The settings remain intact e ven if you s witch the unit to standb y . Summary of settings Ta b s Menus Options (U nderlined item s are the fac tory presets.) T uning Manua l ( ➡ 69) Auto-Setup Restart ( ➡ 70) Downloa d fro m TV ( ➡ 70) Disc Se[...]

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    67 RQT8415 Ta b s Menus Options (Underlined items ar e the factory prese ts.) Sound Dynamic Range Comp ression [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital only) Change the dynamic range f or late night viewing. ≥ On ≥ Off Bilingua l A udio S election Select whether to record the main or secondary audio type when: –Recording or copyi ng to a D VD-R, D VD-R DL, D V[...]

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    68 RQT8415 Changing the unit’ s settings Refer to the c ontr ol reference on page 65. Ta b s Menus Options (U nderlined item s are the fac tory presets.) Connecti on TV Aspect ( ➡ 18) Set to match the type of televi sion connected. ≥ 16:9 ≥ 4:3 ≥ Letterbo x Progressive ( ➡ 22) This sett ing is fix ed with “Off” if you set “A V1 Ou[...]

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    69 RQT8415 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “T o Others” and pres s [ENTER]. 3 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Setu p” and press [ ENTER]. 4 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “T uning” and press [ 1 ]. Y ou can add or delete channels, or change programme positions. 5 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Manua l” and press [ E[...]

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    70 RQT8415 Changing the unit’ s settings Refer to the c ontr ol reference on page 65. Y ou can restar t auto channel setting if set up ( ➡ 18) f ails fo r some reas on. After performing steps 1–4 ( ➡ 69) 5 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Auto-Setup Restar t” or “Download fr om TV” and press [ENT ER]. The confirm ation screen appears. Sel[...]

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    71 RQT8415 ≥ In the case of a power failure , the c lock setting remains in m emor y for approximately 60 minutes. 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “T o Othe rs” and press [ENTER]. 3 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to s elect “Set up” and press [ENTER]. 4 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to sele ct “Other s” and press [ 1 ]. 5 Press [ 3 [...]

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    72 RQT8415 Mess ag es On the t elevision Page A uthorizat ion Err or . ≥ Y ou are tr ying to pla y the DivX V OD cont ent that was purchased with a different registration code. Y ou cannot pla y the content on this unit. (DivX) 38, 39 Cannot f inish r ecor ding comple tel y . ≥ The programme was copy-protected. ≥ The HDD or disc may be full. [...]

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    73 RQT8415 On the unit’ s display The follo wing messages or ser vice numbers ap pear on the unit’ s display when somet hing unusual is detected dur ing star tup and us e. § The message ar e alternately display ed. DVD  (“ ∑ ” stands for a number . ) ≥ The remote c ontrol and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on t[...]

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    74 RQT8415 Frequentl y asked questions Refer t o the fol lowing items if y ou have an y doubts about unit operations . Set u p Pag e Disc Recording What equipment is necessar y to pla y multi channel surround sound? ≥ D VD-Video: Y ou can play D VD-V ideo multi channel surround by digitally connecting an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital, D[...]

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    75 RQT8415 GUID E Plus+ Why i s the GUIDE Plus + system only av ailable after appro x. 2 hours? ≥ The data rate, at which GUIDE P lus+ is sent, is limited. Depending on the countr y , signal quality and number of c hannels received, the time until the GUIDE Plus+ system is ready can vary . — The Host Channel in F rance is Canal Plus. Do I hav e[...]

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    76 RQT8415 T roubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the f ollowing checks . If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the char t do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions. The fol lowing do not indica te a pr oblem with t his unit: Pow e r Pa g e Displays TV screen and vi[...]

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    77 RQT8415 Sound Pag e Operation No sound . Low volum e . Distorted sound . Cannot hear th e desired audi o type . ≥ Check the connections and the “Digital Audio Output” settings. Chec k the input mode on the amplifier if you hav e connected one. ≥ Press [A UD IO] to select the audio . ≥ T urn off V .S.S . in the f ollowing cases. –When[...]

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    78 RQT8415 T roub leshooting guid e Recordi ng, ti mer recor ding and co pying Pa g e Cannot re cord. Cannot co py . ≥ Y ou hav en’t inser ted a disc or the disc you inser ted cannot be rec orded on. Inser t a disc the unit can rec ord onto . ≥ The disc is unf or matted. Format the disc. [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [ +R] [+R]DL] [+ RW] ≥ The write-p[...]

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    79 RQT8415 Play Pag e Edit Play fails to start even when [ 1 ] (PLA Y) is pressed. Play starts but th en stops immediately . ≥ Inser t the disc correctly with the label facing up . ≥ The disc is dirty . ≥ Y ou tr ied to play a blank disc or disc unplayab le on this unit. ≥ Y ou tried to pla y a +RW that needs to be finalized on t he equipme[...]

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    80 RQT8415 T roub leshooting guid e Still pictures GUIDE Plus+ T o reset this unit Cannot display Direct Navigator screen. ≥ This screen c annot be display ed during recording or copy or while the unit is st anding by f or linked timer recording with external e quipment. — Cannot edit or f ormat a card. ≥ Release the c ard’ s pr otection se[...]

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    81 RQT8415 Glossary Bitstream This is the digital f orm of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel) bef ore it is decoded into its v ar ious channels. CPRM (Content Protection for Recor dable Media) CPRM is technology used to protect broadcast s that are allowed to be recorded only once. Such broadc asts can be recorded only with CPRM compa tib[...]

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    82 RQT8415 Specificat ions Recording system D VD-RAM : D VD Video Recording format D VD-R : D VD-Video format D VD-R DL (Dual Lay er) : D VD-Video format D VD-RW : D V D-Video f or mat +R +R DL (Doub le Lay er) +R W Recordable d iscs D VD-RAM: V er . 2.0 V er . 2.1/3X-SPE ED D VD-RAM Revision 1.0 V er . 2.2/5X-SPEED D V D-RAM Revision 2.0 D VD-R: f[...]

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    83 RQT8415 Saf ety preca utio ns Set the unit up on an ev en sur f ace awa y from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidi ty , and e xcess ive vibr at ion. These conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shor tening the unit’ s ser vice life . Do not plac e heavy items on the unit. Do not use high volt age power sour[...]

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    Index Album Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Ang le . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Asp ect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Audio Attr ibut e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Language . . . . . .[...]