Panasonic Dmr Ez28 Operating Instructions Manual

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Using an HDMI (High Definition 
Multimedia Interface) Cable
When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an 
uncompressed digital audio and video signal is 
transmitted, enabling you to enjoy high quality digital 
video and audio with just one cable. When connecting to 
an HDMI-compatible HDTV (High Definition Television), 
the output can be switched to 1080p, 1080i or 720p HD 
video. 
Regarding “HDAVI Control” function (➔ 34)
Please use HIGH SPEED HDMI cables that have 
the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover).
It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s 
HDMI cable.
Recommended part number: RP-CDHG10 
(1.0 m/3.3 ft.), RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m/4.9 ft.), 
RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m/6.6 ft.), 
RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m/9.8 ft.), 
RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m/16.4 ft.), etc.
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OPTICAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
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PCM / BITSTREAM)OS VIDEO
AV  O U T
HDMI IN
Rear of Amplifier or 
System Component
Rear of this unit
HDMI OUT
HDMI IN
Rear of  TV
HDMI cable(not included)
Set “HDMI Priority” and “HDMI Audio Output” to “On” 
(➔ 54, 55). (The default setting is “On”.)
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If connecting to equipment that is only compatible 
with 2 channels output, audio with 3 channels or more 
will be down-mixed (➔ 77) and output as 2 channels 
(some discs cannot be down-mixed). 
For display units compatible with HDCP (High 
bandwidth Digital Content 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 
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If your Television does not have Audio/Video Terminals.
Connecting to a Television
Connect cables in steps 
 and  (same as 
those on page 8) as follows.
AUDIO IN
R LVIDEO
IN RF IN
RF OUTVHF/UHF
RF IN
step
3
Red   White Yellow
Red   White YellowRear of  TV
Rear of this unit
RF 
Modulator
step
2
Cable from the wall 
or antenna signal
Connecting to a Television with a Video 
Cassette Recorder or a Cable Box or 
Satellite Receiver
Connect cables in steps 
 and  (same as 
those on page 9 or 10) as follows.
AUDIO IN VIDEO
IN RF IN
RF OUT
step
3
Red   White Yellow
Red   White Yellow
VHF/UHF
RF IN
Rear of  TV
Rear of this unit
Rear of Video Cassette Recorder or 
Cable Box or Satellite Receiver
RF Modulator
RF OUT
step
2
R L
Cable from the wall or antenna 
signal (Video Cassette 
Recorder or Cable Box Only)
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Using an RF Modulator
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Disc Information
Usable Discs for Recording and Playback
Disc typeRewritable Finalization Needed1Recording 16:9 aspect 
picture2
Recording broadcasts that 
allow one copy (CPRM)
(➔ 20)Standard symbol 
DVD-RAM
—RAM
DVD-R
— — (4:3 aspect) —-R before finalization
DVD-V after finalization
DVD-R DL
— — (4:3 aspect) —-R DL before finalization
DVD-V after finalization
DVD-RW
— (4:3 aspect) —-RW(V) before finalization
DVD-V after finalization
+R —
— (4:3 aspect) —+R before finalizationDVD-V after finalization
+R DL —
— (4:3 aspect) —+R DL before finalizationDVD-V after finalization
+RW
— — (4:3 aspect) —+RW
( : Can do, –: Cannot do)
1  Finalization needed for playback on other equipment (➔ 45).RAM can be played back on Panasonic DVD recorders and DVD-
RAM compatible DVD players.
-R DL  and +R DL can be played back only on equipment 
compatible with these discs.
2  For further information (➔ 20, Important Notes for Recording).
Use of Panasonic discs is recommended.
For available recording times for different discs under 
different recording modes, see “Recording Modes 
and Estimated Disc Recording Time” on page 21.
Formatting and/or recording/initializing constraints 
may prevent you from playing or recording certain 
discs.
Please see specifications (➔ 78) for compatible disc 
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Visit Panasonic’s homepage for more information 
about DVDs.
http://www.panasonic.com/playDVD-R (This site is in 
English only.)
Buy Discs from www.panasonic.com and receive 
Special 20 % Discount!
Coupon Code: DVDMEDIA
*Offer good only in 50 United States.
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RAM will show an increase in available space whenever a recording 
has been erased.
-RW(V) and +RW discs will only show an increase in available 
space when their last recording has been erased.
-R -R DL +R +R DL The discs will show no increase in available 
space after deleting recordings.
You may not be able to record depending on the condition of the 
discs and you may not be able to play them due to the condition of 
the recording.
When recording multilingual broadcast, refer to page 20. 
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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 
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Play-only Discs
Disc typeStandard symbolUses
DVD-Video
DVD-VHigh quality movie and music discs
DVD-RW
(DVD Video 
Recording 
format)
-RW(VR)
DVD-RW video recorded on 
another DVD recorder*
You can play programs that allow “One 
time only recording” if they have been 
recorded to a CPRM compatible disc.
By formatting (➔ 44) the disc, you 
can record to it in DVD-Video format.
It may be necessary to finalize the disc 
on the equipment used for recording.
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DVD-R
DVD-R DLDivX, MP3,
JPEGDVD-R and DVD-R DL* with 
video recorded in DivX (➔ 65)
DVD-R and DVD-R DL* with 
music recorded in MP3 (➔ 65)
Still pictures (JPEG) recorded 
on DVD-R and DVD-R DL* 
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CDRecorded audio and music 
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JPEGCD-R and CD-RW* with video 
recorded in DivX (➔ 65)
CD-R and CD-RW* with music 
recorded in MP3 (➔ 65)
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Discs that Cannot be Played
2.6/5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm (5˝)
3.95/4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring
DVD-R recorded in DVD Video Recording format
DVD-R (DVD-Video format), DVD-R DL, DVD-RW 
(DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL recorded on another 
unit and not finalized (➔ 77)
PAL discs
Discs recorded with AVCHD format
DVD-Video with a region number other than “1” or 
“ALL”
Blu-ray, HD DVD
DVD-Audio
Video CD
DVD-ROM, +R 8 cm (3˝), CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, 
Photo CD, CVD, SVCD, SACD, MV-Disc, PD, etc.
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Note about using a DualDisc:
The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the 
technical specifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) 
format so play may not be possible.
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* Close the session after recording. Play may be impossible on some discs due to the condition of the recording.Operation and sound quality of CDs that do not conform to CD-DA specifications (copy control CDs, etc.) cannot be guaranteed.The producer of the disc can control how discs are played. So you may not always be able to control play as described in these operating 
instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.
Media Care
RAM Use cartridges to protect them from scratches and dirt.
Holding a disc or cardHandle discs by the edges to avoid inadvertently scratching or getting 
oil from your fingers on the disc. Do not touch the signal surface of 
discs (the shiny side) or the terminal surface (the metal part) of SD 
cards.
Cleaning discsDiscs are not indestructible and occasionally dirt or condensation 
may appear. Clean by gently wiping with a soft, dry lint-free cloth in a 
straight line from the center of the disc to the edge of the disc.
Return discs to their cases and SD cards to their cartridges when not 
in use; this helps to protect against scratches and dirt.
Storing mediaDo not place or store discs and cards in the following locations:
Direct sunlight
Very dusty or humid areas
Near a heat source
Places that undergo extreme shifts in temperature (condensation 
can occur)
Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur
Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent 
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Discs to avoidDiscs that are not perfectly circular in shape
Warped discs, which may not balance properly in your unit, causing 
improper operation or damage to the unit
Cracked discs
Discs with exposed adhesive (from removed stickers or labels, such 
as may occur with rental discs or improperly cared-for discs that were 
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USB memories you can use with this unit
TypeStandard
symbolFile format Playing CopyingInstructions
USB memory
USB
MP3—You can play MP3 files recorded onto the USB
memory using a computer (➔ 28).
Still pictures
(JPEG)You can play and copy still pictures taken on a digital 
camera etc. (➔ 30, 41).
– You can copy still pictures to/from DVD-RAM discs 
only.
–You can copy albums only.
DivX—You can play DivX files recorded onto the USB
memory using a computer (➔ 29).
■ Compatible USB memories
USB memories which are defined as USB mass storage class, and digital cameras that use PTP protocol:
USB memories that support USB 1.0/1.1 and USB 2.0 Full Speed*
*USB memories for USB 2.0 High Speed work as USB 2.0 Full Speed.
USB memories of up to 32 GB can be used.
USB memories that support bulk only transfer.
CBI (Control/Bulk/Interrupt) is not supported.
Digital Cameras which require additional programme installation when connected to a PC are not supported.
MTP (Media Transport Protocol) device is not supported.
A multi-port USB card reader is not supported.
FAT16 and FAT32 file systems are supported.
UDF/NTFS/exFAT file system is not supported.
Depending on the sector size, some files may not work.
Only the first partition on USB memories with multi-partition is supported.
Despite meeting the conditions mentioned above, there may be USB memory that cannot be used with this unit.
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This unit does not support USB device charging.
SD Cards Usable with this Unit
Ty p eStandard symbolData that can be 
recorded and playedInstructions
SD Memory Card 
(from 8 MB to 2 GB)
SDHC Memory Card (4 GB, 
8 GB, 16 GB)
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(JPEG)You can play and copy still pictures taken on a digital camera, 
etc. (➔ 30, 41).
*  A card adaptor included with the miniSD Card/microSD Card is 
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The card types mentioned above will be referred to as “SD Card” in these operating instructions.
■ Suitable SD Cards
When using SD Memory Cards of 4 GB, 8 GB and 16 GB, only SD Memory Cards that display the SDHC logo can 
be used.
Usable memory is slightly less than the card capacity.
Please confirm the latest information on the following website. 
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This site is in English only.)
If the SD Card is formatted on other equipment, the time necessary for recording may be longer. Also, if the SD 
Card is formatted on a PC, you may not be able to use it on this unit. 
This unit is compatible with SD Memory Cards that meet SD Card Specifications FAT 12 and FAT 16 formats, as 
well as SDHC Memory Cards in FAT 32 format.
SDHC Memory Cards used for recording with this unit can only be used with other SDHC Memory Card-
compatible equipment. SDHC Memory Cards cannot be used with equipment that is only compatible with SD 
Memory Cards.
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MP3s, DivXs and Still Pictures (JPEG)
MP3 File Information
Playable media-R -R DL CD USB 
File format MP3
Files must have the extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”.
Number 
of folders 
(groups)Maximum number of folders (groups) 
recognizable:
99 folders (groups) (including 
the root folder)
Number of files 
(tracks)Maximum number of files (tracks) recognizable:
999 files (tracks) (Total number for all the 
MP3, JPEG and other type of files.)
Bit rates 32 kbps to 320 kbps
Sampling 
frequency16 kHz/22.05 kHz/24 kHz/
32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz
ID3 tags not compatible
If there is a large amount of still picture data etc. 
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Still Picture (JPEG) Information
Playable mediaRAM -R -R DL CD SD USB
File format JPEG
Files must have the extension “.jpg” or “.JPG”.
Number of 
pixelsbetween 34 x 34 and 6144 x 4096
(Sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)
Number of 
folders
RAM -R -R DL SD USB This unit 
can handle a maximum of 300 folders 
(including the root folder)
CD Maximum number of folders recognizable:
99 folders (including the root folder)
Number of files
RAM -R -R DL SD USB This unit 
can handle a maximum of 3000 files.
CD This unit can handle a maximum 
of 999 files. (Total number for all the 
MP3, JPEG and other type of files.) 
MOTION JPEG not compatible
DivX File Information
Playable media-R -R DL CD USB 
File format DivX
Files must have the extension 
“.DivX”, “.divx”, “.AVI” or “.avi”.
Number of 
foldersMaximum number of folders recognizable:
300 folders (including the root folder)
Number of files
Maximum number of DivX files recognizable:
200 files
Support 
version
Plays all versions of DivX video (including DivX 
6) with standard playback of DivX media files. 
Certified to the DivX Home Theater Profile.
Video
Number of streams: Up to 1
Codec: DIV3, DIV4, DIVX, DV50
Picture size: 32 x 32 to 720 x 576
FPS (Frame Per Second): Up to 30 fps 
Audio
Number of streams: Up to 8
Format: MP3, Dolby Digital, MPEG
Multi channel: Dolby Digital is possible.
MPEG multi is 2 ch conversion.
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  Total number of recognizable file including MP3, JPEG, DivX and 
other type of files is 4000.
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-R -R DL CDCompatible formats: ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended 
formats) and Joliet
This unit is compatible with multi-session; however, reading or play 
of the disc may take time if there are a lot of sessions.
Operation may take time to complete when there are many files (tracks) 
and/or folders (groups); some files (tracks) may not display or be playable.
Images recorded at a very high resolution may take a long time to display.
English alphabetical characters and Arabic numerals are displayed 
correctly. Other characters may not display correctly.
The display order on this unit may differ from how the order is 
displayed on a computer.
Depending on how you create the disc (writing software), files (tracks) 
and folders (groups) may not play in the order you number them.
This unit is not compatible with packet-write format.
Depending on the recording conditions, the disc may not play.
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You can play MP3s on this unit by making folders as shown below. 
Depending on how you create the disc (writing software), play may 
not be in the order you number the folders.
How to structure MP3 folders
Prefix with 3-digit numbers in the order you want to play them.
001001 Group
001track.mp3
002track.mp3
003track.mp3
001track.mp3
002track.mp3
003track.mp3
001track.mp3
002track.mp3
003track.mp3
004track.mp3
002 Group 001 Group
003 Group
Root
Order of play
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. 
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby 
Laboratories. 
“DTS” is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. and “DTS 2.0+Digital 
Out” is a trademark of DTS, Inc. 
U.S. Patent Nos. 6,836,549; 6,381,747; 7,050,698; 6,516,132; and 
5,583,936.
Official DivX
® Certified product.
Plays all versions of DivX® video (including DivX® 6) with standard 
playback of DivX® media files. DivX, DivX Certified, and associated 
logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is 
protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights.
Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by 
Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing 
uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are 
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. 
SDHC logo is a trademark.
Portions of this product are protected under copyright law and are 
provided under license by ARIS/SOLANA/4C. •
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HDAVI Control
TM is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., 
Ltd.
VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
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Do I need to connect Audio/
video cables from the unit to 
the TV?To enjoy vision and sounds from this unit to the TV, always use 
audio/video (AV) cables for connection. If your television does not 
have AUDIO/VIDEO terminals, an RF modulator is necessary. 
Consult your local dealer for more information. • 8 to 10, 
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What equipment is necessary 
to play multi-channel surround 
sound?You cannot play back multi-channel sound on this unit without other 
equipment. You must connect this unit with an HDMI cable or an 
optical digital audio cable to an amplifier with a built-in Dolby Digital 
or DTS decoder. •60, 61
Can the headphones and 
speakers be directly connected 
to the unit?You cannot directly connect to the unit. Connect through the 
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The television has an S-VIDEO 
IN terminal, COMPONENT 
VIDEO IN terminals and HDMI 
IN terminal. Which should I 
connect with?The output picture quality increases in the following order:
VIDEO IN terminal ➔ S-VIDEO IN terminal ➔ COMPONENT VIDEO 
IN terminals ➔ HDMI IN terminal. The unit will take longer to start up 
when connected with the HDMI IN terminal. •−
Is my TV progressive output 
compatible?All Panasonic TVs that have 480p input terminals are compatible. 
Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of TV. •
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DiscsPage
Can I play DVD-Video bought 
in another country?You can play them if the video standard is NTSC. •−
However, you cannot play DVD-Video if its region number does not 
include “1” or “ALL”. •Cover
Can a DVD-Video that does 
not have a region number be 
played?Discs either without region number or region number “1” or “ALL” will 
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What are the constraints 
regarding DVD-R, DVD-R DL, 
DVD-RW, +R, +R DL, and 
+RW compatibility with the 
unit?The unit records and plays DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-
Video format), +R, +R DL, and +RW, and plays DVD-RW (DVD 
Video Recording format). •62, 63
The unit also records and plays high speed recording compatible 
discs. •78
After recording but before finalizing these discs (except +RW disc):
You may not be able to play and record discs on this unit 
after recording them on other Panasonic products or other 
manufacturer’s equipment.
You may not be able to play and record discs on other equipment 
after recording them on this unit.
After finalizing the disc, however, you will be able to play it on any 
DVD-Video compatible player. •
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What are the constraints 
regarding CD-R and CD-RW 
compatibility with the unit?This unit plays CD-R/CD-RW discs which have been recorded in one 
of the following standards:
CD-DA, MP3, DivX, and still pictures (JPEG). Close the session or 
finalize the disc after recording. This unit can recognize up to 99 
folders (groups) and 999 files (tracks) on a disc with MP3 or still 
pictures (JPEG), 300 folders and 200 files on a disc with DivX. •63, 65
You cannot write to a CD-R or CD-RW with the unit. •
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USBPage
What can or cannot be done 
using the USB port on this 
unit?You can copy still pictures and play MP3, DivX or still picture files on 
a USB memory.
A USB memory cannot be formatted on this unit.
Connections of digital cameras or camcorders through USB are not 
guaranteed.
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RecordingPage
Can I record from a 
commercially purchased video 
cassette or DVD?Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVDs are copy 
protected; therefore, recording is usually not possible. •−
Can DVD-R, DVD-R DL, 
DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), 
+R, +R DL, and +RW recorded 
on the unit be played on other 
equipment?You can play these discs on compatible equipment such as DVD 
players after finalizing the disc on this unit. 
+RW It is not necessary to finalize +RW. To enable play on other DVD 
players, please use “Create DVD Top Menu” in the DVD Management menu.
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In any case, ability to play a disc depends on the condition of the 
recording, the quality of the disc, and the capability and format 
constraints of the DVD player. •−
Can I record digital audio 
signals using the unit?You cannot record digital signals. The digital audio terminals on the 
unit are for output only. (The audio recorded from a digital video 
camcorder using the DV camcorder recording function, however, is 
recorded digitally.) •−
Can a digital audio signal from 
the 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 via the Setup menu:
PCM Down Conversion: “On”
Dolby Digital: “PCM”
DTS: “PCM”
However, only
As long as digital recording from the disc is permitted.
As long as the recording equipment is compatible with 48 kHz 
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Can I switch to SAP during 
recording?With DVD-RAM, you can, and the audio recorded also changes. 
Press [AUDIO] to change to SAP. •22
You cannot change the audio type when recording an analog multilingual 
broadcast on a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, 
+R DL or +RW disc. Establish the appropriate setting before recording 
with “Multi-channel TV Sound (Analog)” in the Setup menu.•20, 22, 
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Only one language channel is recorded from digital multilingual 
broadcasts, so you will be unable to change languages during recording. 
Set the language in “Multi-channel TV Sound (Digital)” in the Setup 
menu.•20, 22, 
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Abkhazian: 6566
Afar: 6565
Afrikaans: 6570
Albanian: 8381
Amharic: 6577
Arabic: 6582
Armenian: 7289
Assamese: 6583
Aymara: 6589
Azerbaijani: 6590
Bashkir: 6665
Basque: 6985
Bengali, 
Bangla: 6678
Bhutani: 6890
Bihari: 6672
Breton: 6682
Bulgarian: 6671
Burmese: 7789
Byelorussian: 6669
Cambodian: 7577
Catalan: 6765
Chinese: 9072 Corsican: 6779
Croatian: 7282
Czech: 6783
Danish: 6865
Dutch: 7876
English: 6978
Esperanto: 6979
Estonian: 6984
Faroese: 7079
Fiji: 7074
Finnish: 7073
French: 7082
Frisian: 7089
Galician: 7176
Georgian: 7565
German: 6869
Greek: 6976
Greenlandic: 7576
Guarani: 7178
Gujarati: 7185
Hausa: 7265
Hebrew: 7387
Hindi: 7273Hungarian: 7285
Icelandic:   7383
Indonesian: 7378
Interlingua: 7365
Irish: 7165
Italian: 7384
Japanese: 7465
Javanese: 7487
Kannada: 7578
Kashmiri: 7583
Kazakh: 7575
Kirghiz: 7589
Korean: 7579
Kurdish: 7585
Laotian: 7679
Latin: 7665
Latvian, 
Lettish: 7686
Lingala: 7678
Lithuanian: 7684
Macedonian: 7775
Malagasy: 7771
Malay: 7783Malayalam: 7776
Maltese: 7784
Maori: 7773
Marathi: 7782
Moldavian: 7779
Mongolian: 7778
Nauru: 7865
Nepali: 7869
Norwegian: 7879
Oriya: 7982
Pashto, 
Pushto: 8083
Persian: 7065
Polish: 8076
Portuguese: 8084
Punjabi: 8065
Quechua: 8185
Rhaeto-
Romance: 8277
Romanian: 8279
Russian: 8285
Samoan: 8377
Sanskrit: 8365Scots Gaelic:  7168
Serbian: 8382
Serbo-
Croatian: 8372
Shona: 8378
Sindhi: 8368
Singhalese: 8373
Slovak: 8375
Slovenian: 8376
Somali: 8379
Spanish: 6983
Sundanese: 8385
Swahili: 8387
Swedish: 8386
Tagalog: 8476
Tajik: 8471
Tamil: 8465
Tatar: 8484
Telugu: 8469
Thai: 8472
Tibetan: 6679
Tigrinya: 8473
Tonga: 8479Turkish: 8482
Turkmen: 8475
Twi: 8487
Ukrainian: 8575
Urdu: 8582
Uzbek: 8590
Vietnamese: 8673
Volapuk: 8679
Welsh: 6789
Wolof: 8779
Xhosa: 8872
Yiddish: 7473
Yoruba: 8979
Zulu: 9085
Language code list
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Error Messages
On the Unit’s DisplayPage
H
 , F 
(“ ” stands for a service 
number.)
An error has occurred. The number following “H” or “F” depends on the status of the unit. 
Check the items below and in the Troubleshooting Guide. If the service number still does 
not disappear after the check, reset the unit (➔ 70, “To restore the unit if it freezes” ).•−
If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service numbers and 
contact a qualified service person. •−
RC 
 (“ ” stands for a 
number.) The remote control and the main unit are using different codes. 
Change the code on the remote control.  •48
HARD ERR 
(“HArd” and “Err” are 
alternately displayed.)If there is no change after turning the unit on and off, consult the 
dealer where the unit was purchased. •−
NO READ 
(“NO” and “REAd” are 
alternately displayed.)
The disc is dirty or badly scratched. The unit cannot record, play, or edit.•63
The disc may be incompatible or of poor quality. •62, 63, 
65
You have used a lens cleaner and it has finished operation. Press 
[
; OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to eject the disc. •3
     Displayed when the unit is started. This is not a malfunction. •−
The unit is carrying out its recovery process. You cannot operate the 
unit while “
” is displayed. •−
FULL There are already 16 scheduled recording programs. Delete 
unnecessary scheduled recording programs. •23
UNSUPPORT
(“UNSUP” and “POrt” are 
alternately displayed.)You have inserted a disc the unit cannot play or record on.
You tried to operate with a non-compatible USB memory. •
•62, 63
64
UNFORMAT
(“UNFOr” and “MAt” are 
alternately displayed.)You have inserted a new DVD-RW/+RW or a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW 
(DVD-Video format) recorded on other equipment. You can format the 
disc when the format confirmation screen is displayed. •21, 44
“   ” is displayed on the 
unit’s display.This unit is confirming that it is connected with equipment compatible 
with HDAVI Control. •−
F74 The HDMI connection could not be authenticated due to a transfer 
malfunction. Consult the dealer where the unit was purchased. •−
F75 The HDMI connection could not be authenticated due to an internal 
data malfunction. Consult the dealer where the unit was purchased. •−
U59  The unit is very warm.
The unit switches to standby for safety reasons. Wait for about 30 minutes 
until the message disappears. Reinstall the unit in an area with adequate 
ventilation. Do not block the cooling fan on the rear of the unit.
•−
U61
There was a power failure or the AC power supply cord was disconnected while the 
unit was on. The unit is carrying out its recovery process. This process restores the 
unit to normal operation. The unit is not broken. Wait until the message disappears.•−
U72
U73The HDMI connection acts unusually.
The connected equipment is not HDMI compatible.
Please use HIGH SPEED HDMI cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover).
The HDMI cable is damaged. •
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U76 HDMI cannot be output because you are connected to a model that 
does not support copyright protection. •−
U88 There was something unusual detected with the disc while recording 
or playing; there was a power failure or the AC power supply cord 
was disconnected while the unit was on. The unit is carrying out its 
recovery process. This process restores the unit to normal operation. 
The unit is not broken. Wait until the message disappears. •71
U99
The unit fails to operate properly. Press [POWER 
^/I] on the main unit to switch 
the unit to standby. Press [POWER 
^/I] on the main unit again to turn the unit on.•−
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Reference
On the TVPage
Authorization Error.
This unit is not authorized to 
play this recording.You are trying to play the DivX VOD content that was purchased with 
a different registration code. You cannot play the content on this unit. 
(DivX) •29
Cannot finish recording 
completely.The program was copy-protected. •−
The disc may be full. •−
There are already 99 recordings (
+R +R DL +RW 49 recordings). •−
Cannot play.  You inserted an incompatible disc (discs recorded in PAL video, etc.).•63
Cannot record on the disc.  The disc may be dirty or scratched.•63
Unable to format.
Please check the disc.
Cannot record. Disc is full. 
RAM -RW(V) +RW Create space by erasing unwanted recordings. Even 
if you erase recorded content from the DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL, 
there is no increase in disc space. Available recording space on a DVD-
RW (DVD-Video format) or +RW disc increases when the last recording is 
deleted (space may increase slightly when you delete other recordings)
.
•19, 36, 
44
Cannot record. The number of 
recordings has exceeded the 
maximum limit. 
Use a new disc. •−
Error has occurred. 
Please press OK.
Press [OK] to start the recovery process. You cannot operate the unit while 
it is recovering [“
     ” (Self Check) appears on the unit’s display].
•−
No disc You haven’t inserted a disc. Correctly insert a disc that the unit can 
play. •7, 62,
63
The disc is upside down. If it is a single-sided disc, insert it so the 
label is facing up. •7
No folders. There are no compatible folders on SD Card or USB memory.•65
No SD Card
No valid SD card.The card is not inserted. If this message is displayed while a 
compatible card is already inserted, turn off the unit, remove the card, 
then re-insert the card.
The card inserted is not compatible or the card format does not match.
•
•7
64, 65
Please change the disc. 
There may be a problem with the disc. Press [
; OPEN/CLOSE] on 
the main unit to remove the disc to check for scratches and dirt. (The 
unit turns off automatically after you open the tray.) •−
Please set the clock.  The clock is not set when recording programs or setting scheduled 
recording. Set the clock. •48
Rental Expired.
The DivX VOD content has zero remaining plays. You cannot play it. (DivX)•29
This is a non-recordable disc. 
The unit cannot record on the disc you inserted. Insert a DVD-RAM or unfinalized 
DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL, or +RW disc.•62
The disc may be incompatible or of poor quality. •62, 63, 
65
This disc is not formatted 
properly.You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, or +RW disc. 
Format the disc with the unit. •44
The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc. •−
Product Service
1.  Damage requiring service−The unit should be 
serviced by qualified service personnel if:
(a)  The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been 
damaged; or
(b)  Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or
(c)  The unit has been exposed to rain; or
(d)  The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a 
marked change in performance; or
(e)  The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.
2. Servicing−Do not attempt to service the unit beyond 
that described in these operating instructions. Refer all 
other servicing to authorized servicing personnel.
3. Replacement parts−When parts need replacing ensure the 
servicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that 
have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized 
substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
4.  Safety check−After repairs or service, ask the servicer 
to perform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in 
proper working condition.
Product information
For product information or assistance with product operation:
In the U.S.A., refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 79.In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer 
Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, or visit the website (www.
panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.
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To Reset this Unit
To reset the channel information and the 
clock settings
On the main unitCHPress and hold both buttons 
for about 5 seconds.
To reset the ratings level settings
You can reset both parental rating (➔ 47) and 
DVD-Video rating (➔ 49).
With the unit stopped
 ;OPEN/CLOSE  to open the disc tray.
On the main unit
 
CH REC
 Press and hold 
both buttons for 
about 5 seconds.
To restore the unit if it freezes
On the main unit
POWER8Press and hold for more 
than 10 seconds.
The unit is off. –
or
On the main unit
Press and hold for 
more than 1 second 
with a pointed object. 
If the Antenna Connector doesn’t Match
Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna lead to the unit’s RF IN terminal, and the 75 Ω coaxial 
cable to the antenna terminals on your TV or other equipment. Refer to the other equipment’s operating instructions 
for more information.
Type This unit Other equipment (television etc.)
A twin lead
from the antenna
(Flat) Twin lead 
300 Ω cable300−75 Ω transformer
To this unit’s RF IN 
terminal75−300 Ω transformer
75 Ω coaxial 
cableVHF or UHF
Television
Troubleshooting Guide
Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the 
remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 79 if you 
reside in the U.S.A., or refer to “Product information” on page 69 if you reside in Canada.
The following does not indicate a problem with the unit:
Regular disc rotating sound.
Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions.
Image disturbance during search.
Periodic interruptions to the reception due to satellite broadcasting breaks.
Operations not working due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again using a Panasonic disc.)
The unit freezing due to the activation of one of its safety devices (➔ above, To restore the unit if it freezes). •
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General IssuesPowerPage
No power. 
Insert the AC power supply cord securely into a known active AC outlet.  •8 to 10
The unit switches to standby 
mode.This is a power saving feature. Change “Off Timer” in the Setup menu 
to “Off ” to always keep the unit on. •48
One of the unit’s safety devices is activated. Press [POWER 
8] on 
the main unit to turn the unit on. •−
The power is turned off 
automatically.
If you connected this unit to an “HDAVI Control” compatible TV with an HDMI 
cable, this unit will be automatically turned off when the TV is set to off.•34
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