Panasonic Dmr Xs350 Operating Instructions Manual

							until 
2010/02/15
Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. 
Please keep this manual for future reference.
DVB and the DVB logos are trademarks of the DVB Project.
≥ This DVD recorder is equipped with a Common Interface. It can receive encrypted and free-to-air DVB-S/S2 services.
≥ The tuner in this unit is only compatible with DVB-S/S2.
Operating In structions
DVD Recorder
Model No. DMR-XS350
Region management information
DVD-Video
This unit plays DVD-Video marked with  labels containing the region number “2” or “ ALL”.Example:
2ALL3
5
2
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
RQT9439-LEG
Basic 
operations
Quick Start  Guide
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Characteristics of this unitGetting 
started
Getting 
started
Record with High DefinitionEPG
It is possible to record in high definition quality 
when the broadcast is high definition. (HDD only)>7Timer recording is made easier because the TV 
Guide allows you to see programme information.
>23
Easy access to various functions2 programmes Simultaneous Recording
You can access the main function quickly and 
easily from FUNCTION MENU display.
>13
≥FUNCTION MENU display
It is possible to record 2 programmes being 
broadcasted at the same time by connecting two 
satellite cables.
>30
Network ConnectionVIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM”
You can access a selection of Internet services 
from the Home screen with VIERA CAST.
You can also playback the video in the HDD of this 
unit from DLNA compatible equipment on the 
same network.
≥Enjoying VIERA CASTTM (> 74)
≥ DLNA feature ( >75)
Operation of this unit can be controlled by the 
remote control of the TV (VIERA) by connecting 
with the HDMI cable to the TV (VIERA). 
≥Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM”/
QLink) ( >72)
≥ Pause Live TV ( >75)
About descriptions in these operating instructions
≥ Pages to be referred to are indicated as “ >±± ”.
Landscape
WED, 27.05.2009  WED 27.05.2009 14:54
All  DVB Channels
All Types
OPTIONPage Down Page Up+24 hours
-24 hoursProg. TypeCategory
Time: 23:00 23:30 0:00 0:30 1:00
1 ZDF
2 3 sat
3 KiKa
3 KiKa
5 ZDFdokuk
7 DKULTUR 6 ZDFtheat 4 ZDFinfok Factory Tour
Unser Auto
Ökosystem Savanne
PLATINUM/MARS Hier ist die Familie
Planète insolite
Kontakt mit der Polizei 24 Stunden
Sonderberichte
GUIDECH
Hunter. \*Episode 5\*
Frankfurt
Valley News Bruder
23:00-23:45  Factory Tour
Wandern im Wald
Info
Select Channel Select Programme OK
RETURNChange display mode
SD
TV Guide Play Video ( AVCHD )
Play Pictures ( JPEG )
Play Music
Others Play all Video
FUNCTION MENU
DVD
SD Card
USBOK
RETURNTitles recorded to HDD can be viewed,
edited, or deleted.
Copy
View
High Definition
DIRECT NAVIGATORTime Remaining 45:54 (DR)HDD
Page 001/002Delete TitleEdit Title
(Grouped Titles) 
OPTION
20.03(Thu)
DV 21.02.02
04.10(Sat)
04.10(Sat)
29.10(Wed)
29.10(Wed)
29.10(Wed) Start Time 22:46 Rec time0:01(DR)
29.10(Wed)
29.10(Wed)
01.01(Thu)
DV
PLAY
RETURN
Select
Social/EconomiSports Video (AVCHD)
Movie
Not ViewedAll
Previous Next
Berge und Flüsse
Ausgebildet in der Antarktis
Wirtschafts-News
Soccer Digest
Die Rückkehr der Zombies
ZDFHelicopter InformationenAusgebildet in der Antarktis
Ausgebildet in der Antarktis
ZDF
KiKa
3 sat
3 sat
ZDFdokuk
KiKa
KiKaSelect a 
function.
You can access 
selected function 
easily.
S
B
O
DIGA
Internet
DLNA compatible 
equipmentVIERA
DIGA
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Getting started
Included accessories
∫ The remote control information
Batteries
≥ Insert so the poles ( i and j) match those in the remote control.
≥ Use alkaline or manganese batteries.
≥ Do not mix old and new batteries.
≥ Do not use different types at the same time.
≥ Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct 
sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.
≥ Do not take apart or short circuit.
≥ Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
≥ Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can 
damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.
Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long 
period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.Use
The distance and angles are an approximate.
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
(Product numbers correct as of September
 2009. These may be subject to change.)
∏ 
(N2QAYB000340) ∏
  ∏ 
1 Remote control 2 Batteries
for remote control 1 AC mains lead
For use with this unit only. Do not use it with 
other equipment.
Also, do not use cords for other equipment with 
this unit.
R6/LR6, AA
30
30
20
20
Remote control signal sensor
7 m directly in front of the unit
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Table of contents
Getting started
Getting started
Characteristics of this unit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Included accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Quick Start Guide
HDD and disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Recording high definition programmes and copying . . . . . . . . . . . 7
HDD and discs you can use for recording and play  . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Play-only discs  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Discs that cannot be played  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
USB memory and card information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11USB memories you can use on this unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Cards you can use on this unit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Control reference guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Remote control  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Main unit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
The unit’s display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Easy access to various functions — FUNCTION MENU display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Unit care  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Media handling (Disc/USB memory/SD card)  . . . . . . . . 15
Inserting discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Inserting, removing the USB memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Inserting, removing the SD card  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Disc and card care  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
STEP 1 Inserting the CAM 
(Conditional Access Module) and Smart Card  . . . . . . 16
STEP  2 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
STEP  3 Channel reception settings and 
TV aspect settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
STEP 4  Setting the CI or CI Plus 
(Common Interface) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Basic operations
Watching digital broadcasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Playing DVD-Video/ Playing recorded video contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Playing DVD-Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Playing recorded video contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Recording television programmes [HDD] . . . . . . . . . . . . 22To specify a time to stop recording
—One Touch Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Timer recording  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Timer Recording using the TV Guide system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Deleting during play  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Copying titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Advanced watching digital broadcasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Digital channel information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
To show subtitle  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Switching audio of the TV broadcast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
To select content in the digital broadcast  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
To show Teletext . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Title
Recording
Advanced recording  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Recording method and disc  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Recording modes and recording contents  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
2 programmes simultaneous recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Types of recording data for copyright protected titles . . . . . . . . . 30
Important notes for recording  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Playing while you are recording  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Operation during Recording  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Advanced timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Manually programming timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
To release the unit from timer recording standby. . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Auto Renewal Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
To cancel recording when timer recording 
has already begun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Check, change or delete a programme  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Notes on timer recording  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Operations in the TV Guide system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
TV Guide data download . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Playing back
Advanced playback  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Operation during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Changing audio during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Display the subtitle during play  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Display the Teletext during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play —DIRECT NAVIGATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Switching of the Navigator [HDD]  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Playback the title that was viewed once [HDD]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
To change the Genre Label  [HDD] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
To play grouped titles [HDD]  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
To edit the group of titles  [HDD] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Playback of the High Definition Video (AVCHD) . . . . . . 41
Playback of the playlist created 
on other equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Playing DivX
® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Playing DivX video contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Editing
Editing titles  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Title operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Create/Playback/Edit of the Chapter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Create Chapter Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Editing and playing chapters  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Chapter operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Copying
Copying titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Copy Title Playing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Copying using the copying list—Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Copying a finalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW 
(DVD-Video format), +R and +R DL  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
With Other Equipment
Recording broadcasts from external equipment  . . . . . 55Recording from Set Top Box  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Linked timer recordings with external equipment (Set Top Box) 
— EXT LINK  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Copying from a video equipment (video cassette recorder, etc.)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Manual recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
DV Automatic Recording  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Flexible Recording via AV input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Copy the HD Video (AVCHD format) or the SD Video (MPEG2 format)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Copying HD Video (AVCHD format)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Copying SD Video (MPEG2 format). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
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Reference
Convenient functions
Music
Still pictures
With Other 
Equipment
Getting  started
Quick Start  Guide
Basic 
operations
Recording
Playing  back
Editing
Copying
Still pictures
Still pictures
Playing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Useful functions during still picture play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  61
Editing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Editing still pictures (JPEG)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  62
Still pictures operation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  63
Copying still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64Copying new still pictures on the SD card
— Copy New Pictures ( JPEG ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  64
Copying all the still pictures on the USB memory — Copy All Pictures ( JPEG ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  64
Copying using the copying list  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  64
Music
Music
Playing music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Playing MP3 files  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  66
Playing music CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  66
Playing music recorded on HDD  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  67
Useful functions during music play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  68
Editing music/playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69Editing music  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  69
Album and track operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  69
Register track to Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  70
Editing Playlist  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  70
Playlist operation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  70
Copying music to HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71About the Gracenote® Database  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  71
Copying music from a disc or a USB memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  71
Others
Convenient functions
Linked operations with the TV  (VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM”/Q Link) . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Easy control only with VIERA remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  73
Enjoying VIERA CASTTM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Pause Live TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
To pause the TV programme you are watching
—Pause Live TV  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  75
DLNA feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75Playing back from Panasonic DLNA compatible equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  75
Playing back from  non-Panasonic DLNA compatible equipment  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  75
Entering text  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Convenient functions to playback and viewing or listening  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Using on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  77
Status messages  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  79
Switch the aspect ratio of the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  79
Disc and card management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  80Common procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Setting the protection  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Providing a name for a disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Deleting all titles — Delete all titles  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Enabling the unit’s recording function—Format  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Selecting the background style — Top Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Selecting whether to show the Top Menu first
— Auto-Play Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Finalising — Finalise  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Creating Top Menu — Create Top Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Changing the unit’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  83Common procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
DVB Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
HDD / Disc  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Sound  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Connection  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Software (firmware) Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  94Update software (firmware) of this unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
CI Plus compatible CAM (Conditional Access Module) 
software (firmware) update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Other Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  95Television operation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
HOLD function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Additional connections  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  96Connecting a television with AUDIO/VIDEO terminals . . . . . . . . 96
Connecting a television with COMPONENT VIDEO terminals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Connecting a stereo amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Connecting VCR or Set Top Box  (Terrestrial receiver, CATV, etc.)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Connecting an amplifier with a digital input terminal . . . . . . . . . . 97
Connecting with an HDMI compatible television  and receiver  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Network connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Reference
Operations that can be performed  simultaneously . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  100
Operations that can be performed while recording 
or copying a title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Starting of the timer recording while  executing other operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Frequently asked questions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  101
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  102
When removing a recorded disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  104
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  111
Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  114
Safety precautions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  116
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  118
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HDD and disc informationQuick Start 
Guide
This unit can record or copy to the following HDD or discs.You can record the programme of the digital broadcast to the HDD by using this unit’s tuner.
Recording by pressing  [¥ REC] button
It can only record to HDD by pressing [ ¥REC] in DR mode ( >28).
Timer recording It can only record to HDD when using timer record.
≥ Discs can be recorded from the external equipment. Discs that can be recorded will differ depending on the recording method.
For details, please refer to “Recording method and disc” on page 28.
HDDHDDHDD
+R+R+R
+R DL+R DL+R DL +RW+RW+RW
DVD-RAM
DVD-RAMDVD-RAM
DVD-RDVD-RDVD-R
DVD-R DLDVD-R DLDVD-R DL DVD-RWDVD-RWDVD-RW
Internal
REC
HDD
HDDLandscape
WED, 27.05.2009  WED 27.05.2009 14:54
All  DVB Channels
All Types
OPTIONPage Down Page Up+24 hours
-24 hoursProg. TypeCategory
Time: 23:00 23:30 0:00 0:30 1:00
1 ZDF
2 3 sat
3 KiKa
3 KiKa
5 ZDFdokuk
7 DKULTUR 6 ZDFtheat 4 ZDFinfok Factory Tour
Unser Auto
Ökosystem Savanne
PLATINUM/MARS Hier ist die Familie
Planète insolite
Kontakt mit der Polizei 24 Stunden
Sonderberichte
GUIDECH
Hunter. \*Episode 5\*
Frankfurt
Valley News Bruder
23:00-23:45  Factory Tour
Wandern im Wald
Info
Select Channel Select Programme OK
RETURNChange display mode
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Quick Start Guide
This unit will record the high definition quality programmes§1 of the digital broadcast onto the HDD with high quality image and audio as it was 
broadcasted.
If copying is performed on those programmes,  they are copied in standard definition.
§1It will also record standard definition programmes of the digi tal broadcast with the same quality of image and audio as broadca sted.§2You cannot switch the subtitle on or off during the playback of the copied title.§3You cannot operate the Teletext during the playback of the copied title. ( >27)
Recording high definiti on programmes and copying
HDDHDDHDD
≥Record as high definition (HD) quality
≥ All subtitles, multiple audio and Teletext are 
recorded. Programmes in high definition (HD) quality
≥ Copy as standard definition (SD) quality
≥ Copy in Normal Speed mode
≥ Only one subtitle can be copied.
§ 2
≥Only one audio can be copied for the multiple audio.
≥ Teletext can be copied. [Copy Title Playing only ( >51)]§3
Time and quality of recording varies depending on 
the recording mode. ( >28, Recording modes and 
recording contents)
Recording
DR mode
DiscsCOPY
XP, SP, LP, EP, FR mode
Goal!
Goal!
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HDD and disc information
(≤: Possible, –: Impossible)
≥Recording modes that can be selected differ depending on the recording methods. For details, please refer to the respective ope rating.
HDD and discs you can use for recording and play
Disc typeHard disk drive (HDD)
Standard symbol[HDD]
Data that can be recorded and played Video/Still picture/Music
Quality in which video is recorded High definition (HD) quality/Standard definition (SD) quality
Recording mode in which video is recorded DR, HG, HX, HE, HL, XP, SP, LP, EP, FR
Rewritable ≤
Timer recording≤
Recording of copyright protected titles (>30) ≤
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Quick Start Guide
≥Recording modes that can be selected differ depending on the recording methods. For details, please refer to the respective ope rating.
[Note]
≥ Discs recorded on equipment other than this unit  may not be used for recording on this unit.
≥ This unit cannot record NTSC signals to discs that already have  PAL signal recordings. (However, both types of programmes can b e recorded 
onto the HDD.)
≥ You may not be able to record depending on the condition of the discs and you may not be able to play due to the condition of t he recording.
≥ Recording-restricted or copy-restricted programmes may not be re corded depending on the type of discs (including HDD) or recording mode.
∫Regarding 8 cm DiscThis unit cannot record or edit the 8 cm DVD-RA M, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R DL or +RW.
Only playback or copy to the HDD is possible.
Disc typeDVD-RAMDVD-RDVD-R DLDVD-RW
Standard symbol[RAM][-R]  before finalisation
[DVD-V]  after finalisation[-R]DL] before finalisation
[DVD-V] after finalisation[-RW‹V›]  before finalisation
[DVD-V] after finalisation
Data that can be recorded and 
played Video
Still picture Video
Quality in which video is recorded 
Standard definition (SD) quality
Recording mode in which video is 
recorded XP, SP, LP, EP, FR
Rewritable
≤–≤
Timer recording –
Recording of copyright protected 
titles (>30) ≤
CRPM ( >114) 
compatible discs only. –
Play on other players
[RAM] can be played back 
on Panasonic DVD 
recorders and DVD-RAM 
compatible DVD players. ≥
Finalisation needed for playback on other equipment.
≥ [-R]DL]  can be played back only on equipment compatible with this disc.
Note – –
Disc type+R+R DL+RW
Standard symbol[+R] before finalisation
[DVD-V] after finalisation[+R]DL]  before finalisation
[DVD-V]  after finalisation[+RW]
Data that can be recorded and 
played Video
Quality in which video is recorded 
Standard definition (SD) quality
Recording mode in which video is 
recorded XP, SP, LP, EP, FR
Rewritable
–≤
Timer recording –
Recording of copyright protected 
titles (>30) –
Play on other players
≥Finalisation needed for playback on other equipment.
≥ [+R]DL]  can be played back only on equipment compatible with this 
disc. ≥
[+RW]  can be played back only on 
equipment compatible with this 
disc.
≥ If the disc failed to play on other 
equipment, we recommend you 
create top menu ( >82).
Note ≥[+R]  [+R]DL]  recorded with this unit or with another Panas onic DVD Recorder may be incompatible. 
However, discs that are finalised are compatible and can be played.
≥ 8X Speed +RW disc is not supported.
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HDD and disc information
§Close the session after recording. Play may be impossible on some discs due to the condition of the recording.
≥ The producer of the disc can control how di scs are played. So you may not always be able to control play as described in these  operating 
instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.
≥ Operation and sound quality of CDs that do not conform to CD-D A specifications (copy control CDs, etc.) cannot be guaranteed.
≥ Blu-ray Disc (BD-Video, BD-RE, BD-R)
≥ 2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm
≥ 3.95 and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring
≥ DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL recorded on another unit and not finalised ( >11 4 ) .
≥ DVD-Video with a region number other than “2” or “ALL” 
≥ DVD-Audio
≥ HD DVD
≥ DVD-ROM, +R (8 cm), CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, Photo CD , CVD, SVCD, SACD, MV-Disc, PD, Video CD, etc.
Play-only discs
Disc typeLogoStandard symbolUses
DVD-Video [DVD-V]Movie and music discs
DVD-RW (DVD 
Video 
Recording 
format) [-RW‹VR›]
DVD-RW video recorded on another DVD recorder
≥By formatting ( >81) the disc, you can record onto it in DVD-Video 
format.
≥ It may be necessary to finalise the disc on the equipment used for 
recording.
DVD-R
DVD-R DL DivX®, MP3, 
JPEG ≥
DVD-R§ and DVD-R DL§ with video recorded in DivX
≥ DVD-R§ and DVD-R DL§ with music recorded in MP3
≥ DVD-R§ and DVD-R DL§ with still pictures recorded in JPEG
CD [CD]
≥Recorded audio and music (including CD-R/RW§)
– DivX
®, MP3, 
JPEG ≥
CD-R§ and CD-RW§ with video recorded in DivX
≥ CD-R§ and CD-RW§ with music recorded in MP3
≥ CD-R§ and CD-RW§ with still pictures recorded in JPEG
Disc with high 
definition 
video (AVCHD) 
recorded by 
Panasonic’s 
video camera, 
etc. –
[AVCHD]Following disc can be played. 
≥DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL, +RW
≥ Only the DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DV D-RW, +R or +R DL which was 
finalised ( >114) with the same equipment that was used to record 
can be played.
Discs that cannot be played
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