Panasonic Dmr Xs350 Operating Instructions Manual

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Convenient functions
[RAM]
Preparation
≥ Release protection ( >80, Setting the protection).
After performing steps 1–3 ( >80, Common procedures)
1Press [ 3,4] to select “Delete all 
titles” and press [OK].
2Press [ 2,1] to select “Yes” and 
press [OK].
3Press [ 2,1] to select “Start” and 
press [OK].
A message appears when finished.
4Press [OK].
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN ].
To exit the screen
Press [EXIT].
[Note]
≥ Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be 
restored.  Make certain before proceeding.
≥ Still picture data (JPEG) or computer data cannot be deleted.
≥ Delete does not work if one or more titles are protected. [RAM]
 [-RW‹V›]  [+RW]  [-RW‹VR›]
[+R]  [+R]DL]  (New disc only)
[SD]
Preparation
≥ [RAM]  [SD]  Release protection ( >11, 80, Setting the protection).
[Note]
After performing steps 1–3 ( >80, Common procedures)
1Press [ 3,4] to select, “Format Disc” 
or “Format Card” and press [OK].
2Press [ 2,1] to select “Yes” and 
press [OK].
3Press [ 2,1] to select “Start” and 
press [OK].
A message appears when formatting is finished.
[Note]
≥ Formatting normally takes a few minutes; however, it may 
take up to a maximum of 70 minutes ( [RAM]).
≥ Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while formatting.  
This can render the disc or the card unusable.
4Press [OK].
[Note]
≥ When a disc or card has been formatted using this unit, it may not 
be possible to use it on any other equipment.
≥ [-R]  [-R]DL]  [CD]  Formatting cannot be performed.
≥ [-RW‹V›]  [-RW‹VR›]  You can format DVD-RW only as DVD-Video 
format on this unit.
≥ [HDD]  Perform “Format HDD” in the Setup menu ( >86).
To stop formatting  [RAM]
Press [RETURN ].
≥ You can cancel formatting if it takes more than 2 minutes. The disc 
must be reformatted if you do this.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN ].
To exit the screen
Press [EXIT].
Deleting all titles — Delete all titlesEnabling the unit’s recording function—
Format
Formatting deletes all contents (including computer data), and 
they cannot be restored. Check carefully before proceeding.  
The contents are deleted when you format a disc or card even if 
you have set protection.
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Disc and card management
[-R] [-R]DL]  [-RW‹V›]  [+R]  [+R]DL]  [+RW]
The background selected here will be displayed as the DVD-Video 
top menu after finalising or Create Top Menu ( [+RW]).
After performing steps 1–3 ( >80, Common procedures)
1Press [ 3,4] to select “Top Menu” 
and press [OK].
2Press [ 3,4,2, 1] to select the 
background and press [OK].
≥ You can change thumbnails displayed in the top menu. ( >45, 
Change Thumbnail)
[-R]  [-R]DL]  [-RW‹V›]  [+R]  [+R]DL]  [+RW]
You can select whether to show the top menu after finalising or 
creating Top Menu ( [+RW]).
After performing steps 1–3 ( >80, Common procedures)
1Press [ 3,4] to select “Auto-Play 
Select” and press [OK].
2Press [ 3,4] to select “Top Menu” or 
“Title 1” and press [OK].
[-R]  [-R]DL]  [-RW‹V›]  [+R]  [+R]DL]
You can play these discs on compatible DVD players by finalising it 
on the unit, effectively making it into DVD-Video that complies with 
DVD-Video standards. Before finalising, select the background on 
the “Top Menu” ( >above). The menu you create with the unit can 
also be used on most DVD players.
After performing steps 1–3 ( >80, Common procedures)
1Press [ 3,4] to select “Finalise” and 
press [OK].
2Press [ 2,1] to select “Yes” and 
press [OK].
3Press [ 2,1] to select “Start” and 
press [OK].
A message appears when finalising is finished.
[Note]
≥ You cannot cancel finalising.
≥ Finalising takes up to 15 minutes.
([-R]DL]  [+R]DL]  Finalising takes up to 60 minutes.)
≥ Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while finalising.  
This will render the disc unusable.
4Press [OK].
[Note]
When finalising a high-speed recording compatible disc, it may take 
longer than displayed on the confirmation screen (approximately 
four times longer).
≥ You cannot finalise discs recorded on other manufacturer’s 
equipment.
≥ [-R]  [-R]DL]  [-RW‹V›]  [+R]  [+R]DL]  If you finalise discs recorded on 
Panasonic equipment other than this unit, the background selected 
as “Top Menu” may not be displayed.
≥ Discs finalised on this unit may not be playable on other players 
due to the condition of the recording.
[+RW]
+RW discs contain no Top Menu data. Top Menu is a convenient 
function. We recommend you create the menu before playing a +RW 
disc on other equipment.
You cannot use the Top Menu for playing on this unit.
Make selections from “Top Menu” and “Auto-Play Select” ( >left) 
before creating top menu.
After performing steps 1–3 ( >80, Common procedures)
1Press [ 3,4] to select “Create Top 
Menu” and press [OK].
2Press [ 2,1] to select “Yes” and 
press [OK].
3Press [ 2,1] to select “Start” and 
press [OK].
Creating Top Menu starts. You cannot cancel creating.
Creating Top Menu can take a few minutes.
4Press [OK].
[Note]
≥ You can record or edit discs after creating the Top Menu. But the 
created menu is deleted when you record or edit disc. In such 
cases, create the Top Menu again by using “Create Top Menu”.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN ].
To exit the screen
Press [EXIT].
Selecting the background style — Top 
Menu
Selecting whether to show the Top Menu 
first — Auto-Play Select
Top Menu: The top menu appears first.
Title 1: The disc content is played without displaying 
the top menu.
Finalising — Finalise
1
4
78
5
2
9
6
3
Top Menu List
01Display after finalising
Title Name
Thumbnail
(Still picture)
After finalising
≥
[-R]  [-R]DL]  [+R]  [+R]DL]  The disc becomes play-only and you can 
no longer record or edit.
≥ [-RW‹V›]  You can record and edit the disc after formatting 
(> 81) although it becomes play-only after finalising.
Creating Top Menu — Create Top Menu
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Changing the unit’s settings
You can change the unit’s settings using Setup menu.
≥ The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.
1While stopped
Press [FUNCTION MENU].
2Press [ 3,4] to select “Others” and 
press [OK].
3Press [ 3,4] to select “Setup” and 
press [OK].
4Press [ 3,4] to select the menu and 
press [OK].
5Press [ 3,4] to select the item and 
press [OK].
6Press [ 3,4,2,1] to select the 
option and press [OK].
≥ Follow the instruction on the screen if the operation method 
is different. 
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN ].
To exit the screen
Press [EXIT].
∫ Favourites EditYou can create four Favourites of channels for viewing and 
recording easier. Editing these Favourites does not affect the 
channel setting itself.
≥Timer recording may not work correctly if you edit the Favourites 
during timer recording standby.
Press the “Green” button to select the Favourite to edit.
To add channels to a Favourite1 Press [ 3,4] to select the channel in the “All DVB Channels” 
column and press [OK].
≥ Repeat this step to add other channels.
≥ Press the “Red” button to select the Category.
≥ Press the “Blue” button to change the sorting mode.
≥ Press the “Yellow” button to add all the available channels to 
the Favourite. (This function is available only when no channels 
have been added to the Favourite.)
2 Press [RETURN ].
3 Press [OK] to save the Favourite.
To change the order of channels of a Favourite1Press [ 1]§.
2 Press [ 3,4] to select the channel in the “Favourite” column to 
move and press the “Green” button.
3 Press [ 3,4] to select the new position of the channel and press 
the “Green” button.
≥ Repeat the steps  2 –  3 to move other channels.
4 Press [RETURN ].
5 Press [OK] to save the Favourite.
To delete channels on a Favourite1Press [ 1]§.
2 Press [ 3,4] to select the channel in the “Favourite” column and 
press [OK].
≥ Repeat this step to delete other channels.
≥ Press the “Yellow” button to delete all the channels from the 
Favourite.
3 Press [RETURN ].
4 Press [OK] to save the Favourite.
Deleting a channel from a Favourite does not affect the channel 
itself. You can still select the channel from the “All DVB 
Channels”.
To change the name of a Favourite in the 
“Favourite” column
1Press [ 1]§.
2 Press the “Red” button.
≥User input screen appear.
3 Press [ 3,4 ,2, 1] to select a character and press [OK].
Repeat this step to enter other characters.
≥ To delete a character
Press the “Red” button.
≥ To delete all characters
Press the “Blue” button.
4 Press [RETURN ] to save the Favourite.
§  When the station name of the “All DVB Channels” column is 
highlighted
∫ Channel ListYou can edit the Channel List to change the channel skip setting or 
channel number assignments to make tuning simpler.
To skip unwanted channels 1 Press [ 3,4 ] to select the channel in the “All DVB Channels”. 
≥ Press the “Red” button to select the “Category”.
≥ Press the “Blue” button to change the sorting mode.
2 Press [OK].
≥The check mark is removed.
≥ To clear the skip setting, press [OK] again.
≥ To clear the all skip setting, press “Yellow” button.
To change the channel number assignment1 Press [ 3,4 ] to select the channel in the “All DVB Channels” and 
press the “Green” button.
2 Press [ 3,4 ] to select the channel number you wish to reassign.
3 Press [OK].
≥If another channel is already assigned to the channel number 
you wish to use, the two channels will be switched.
∫ Auto SetupYou can restart auto channel setting if set up ( >18) fails for some 
reason.
Press [ 3,4] to select the Auto Setup method.
≥ Search by selected satellite
Satellite is selected and transponders are searched for channels.
≥ Search all satellites
All satellites and transponders are searched for channels.
When the confirmation screen appears
Press [ 2,1] to select “Yes” and press [OK].
≥ When restarting the auto tuning using the main unit’s buttons 
(> 110, To reset this unit)
Common procedures
DVB Tuning
Setup
OK
RETURN
DVB TuningHDD / DiscPictureSoundDisplayConnectionNetwork SettingsOthers
Favourites Editor  Sorting 123...
Add all123/ABCSelect favouritesSelect categoryRETURNAdd Select channel
All DVB Channels
Favourites 11 ZDF
2 3sat
3KiKa
5 ZDFdokukanal
7DKULTUR
8 DLF 6 ZDFtheaterkanal 4 ZDFinfokanal
All DVB Channels1234567 ZDF
3sat
KiKa
ZDFdokukanal
DKULTUR ZDFtheaterkanal ZDFinfokanal
RETURNHideSelect 
Move
Reveal all123/ABC
Category
 Sorting 123...
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Changing the unit’s settings
∫ Manual Tuning
You can add each new channels manually that the Auto Setup could 
not complete successfully.
1 Press [ 3,4] to select the channel you want to set.
Transponder Frequency Enter value with numbered buttons.
Symbol Rate Press [ 2,1] to select the auto and manual input of symbol 
rate method.
≥ Data flow transmission rate from the satellite to the dish.
Polarisation Press [ 2,1] to select the Polarisation method.
≥ Polarisation indicates whether the transponder transmits the 
satellite signal horizontally or vertically.
Modulation Press [ 2,1] to select the Modulation method.
Service ID Press [ 2,1] to select the Service ID method.
2 Press [OK] to start scan.
The set channel is displayed in the table.
3 Press [EXIT] and press [ WXCH] to check that applicable 
channels have been selected.
∫ Update Channel ListYou can update the satellite digital channels to receive to the latest 
one.
1 Press [ 3,4] to select “Update Channel List” and press [OK].
2 Press [ 3,4] to select the method and press [ 2,1] to select 
settings.
≥ Satellite
Satellite name is displayed.
≥ Search Mode
All Channels:
Search for all channels.
Free Channels:
Search for free channels only.
≥ Scan Mode
Quick:
In this mode, scanning takes place in a short period of time.
Full:
In this mode, the scanning is thorough but takes more time.
3 Press [OK].
The unit starts searching for newly available satellite digital 
channels.
4 Press [RETURN ] to save the newly found channels.
∫Signal ConditionYou can check the quality and strength of digital broadcast signals. 
Check the satellite dish if you are receiving a poor signal.
When “Signal Condition” is displayed in grey and cannot be 
selected:
1 Press [EXIT] to exit the screen.
2 Press [INPUT SELECT] to select “TV”.
3 Display the Setup menu again ( >83, Common procedures).
The quality and strength of the signal are shown.
Press [ WXCH] to select the channel. Signal Input
Press [
2,1] to select the terminal for which you wish to display the 
signal condition.
Signal Quality
≥ Below 2 (display red):
The signal quality is so poor that there may be interference in the 
pictures and sound.
≥ 2–5 (display orange):
The signal quality is basically adequate, but brief interference in 
the pictures and sound is possible in isolated case.
≥ Over 5 (display green):
Optimum picture and sound quality.
Signal Strength
The display for signal strength is grey. “0” means signal strength is 
0%, “10” means signal strength is 100%.
If the signal is too strong, the display will change from grey to red. 
Reduce the signal amplification at your satellite dish.
≥ When the signal is weak:
– adjust the position and direction of the dish.
– check that the current digital broadcast channel is correctly 
broadcasting.
Satellite
Satellite name is displayed.
Parameter
Physical channel and frequency is displayed.
∫ Antenna SystemYou can receive several satellites if you have DiSEqC control 
antenna system.
1 Press [ 3,4] to select “Antenna System”.
2 Press [ 2,1] to select antenna system and press [OK].
≥ This unit supports DiSEqC Version 1.0.
∫ LNB ConfigurationLNB
≥If you set to “One LNB” in “Antenna System”.
≥ If you set to “MiniDiSEqC” in “Antenna System”.
≥ If you set to “DiSEqC1.0” in “Antenna System”.
LNB Low Band Frequency (MHz)
LNB High Band Frequency (MHz)
Satellite Set the connected satellite for the selected LNB.
≥If you do not know the connected satellite, select “No Satellite”. 
(Available satellite will be searched in Auto Setup.)
≥ If you select “User defined”, set “Test Transponder Frequency” 
manually.
Test Transponder Frequency
Satellite
No.
Free TV:0 Pay TV:0Radio:0
Searching Quality
Ty p eChannel Name
Progress0% 100%
RETURN
This will take about 10 minutes.
Update Channel ListAstra 19.2° E
“Finished” is displayed when the search is finished.
Channel Name 1 ZDFSignal InputLNB in 1Signal Condition
RETURNChange InputChannel Up
Channel Down
Signal Strength 010Signal Quality010
Parameter11836MHz, H, 27497kS/sSatelliteAstra 19.2° E
CH
[One LNB] Compatible with Single LNB
[MiniDiSEqC] Up to 2 LNBs can be controlled.
[DiSEqC1.0
] Up to 4 LNBs can be controlled.
Not selectable.
[AA] [AB]
[AA] [AB] [BA][BB]
[No Satellite] [Turksat 42°E] [Hellas 39°E]
[Astra 28.2°E] [Arabsat 26°E] [Astra 23.5°E]
[Astra 19.2°E] [Eutelsat 16°E] [Hot Bird 13°E]
[Eutelsat 10°E] [Eurobird 9°E] [Eutelsat 7°E]
[Sirius 5°E] [Intelsat 1°W] [Amos 4°W]
[Atl. Bird 5°W] [Atl. Bird 7°W] [Atl. Bird 8°W]
[Hispasat 30°W] [User defined]
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∫ Preferred Language(All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.)
1 Press [ 3,4] to select the item.
2 Press [ 2,1] to select the language or item.
You can select up to 2 different subtitles, audio tracks and teletext to 
be used when multi audio, subtitles and teletext digital broadcasts 
are received. Select the order of priority.
If the selected language is not available, then the original language 
will be selected.
Multi Audio
Multi Audio ( alternative )
Subtitles
Subtitles ( alternative )
Teletext Character Set
Te l e t e x t
Preferred Subtitle Type
(All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.)
§ [Other  ¢¢¢¢]
Enter a code ( >100) with the numbered buttons.
When the selected language is not available on the disc, the 
default language is played. There are discs where you can only 
switch the language from the menu screen ( >21).
[DVD-V]
Choose the language for audio, subtitle and disc menus.
≥ Some discs start in a certain language despite any changes you 
make here.
[West
] [East 1] [East 2]
[English] [German] [French] [Dutch]
[Spanish] [Portuguese] [Italian] [Turkish]
[Danish] [Swedish] [Finnish] [Norwegian]
[Polish] [Basque] [Catalan] [Corsican]
[Galician] [Czech] [Greek]
[Luxembourgish]
[Slovak] [Croatian] [Slovenian] [Estonian]
[Lithuanian] [Original]
≥ The default language is the language setting selected when 
making the initial settings.
[Standard
]
[Hard of 
Hearing] Display subtitles for people who are hard of 
hearing.
HDD / Disc
Settings for Playback≥
Press [OK] to show the following settings.
Soundtrack(When selecting this item and press [OK], the title “Soundtrack for 
DVD-Video” is displayed.)
[English] [German] [French] [Italian]
[Spanish] [Dutch] [Swedish]
[Original] The original language of each disc will be 
selected.
[Other  ¢¢¢¢ ]
§
≥The default language is the language setting selected when 
making the initial settings.
Subtitles(When selecting this item and press [OK], the title “Subtitles for 
DVD-Video” is displayed.)
[Automatic
] If the language selected for “Soundtrack” is not 
available, subtitles of that language will 
automatically appear if available on that disc.
[English] [German] [French] [Italian]
[Spanish] [Dutch] [Swedish]
[Other  ¢¢¢¢ ]
§
Menu(When selecting this item and press [OK], the title “Menu for DVD-
Video” is displayed.)
[English] [German] [French] [Italian]
[Spanish] [Dutch] [Swedish]
[Other ¢¢¢¢ ]
§
≥The default language is the language setting selected when 
making the initial settings.
DVD-Video Ratings(When selecting this item and press [OK], the title “Ratings” is 
displayed.)
Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.
Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 4-digit PIN with the 
numbered buttons when the PIN setting screen is shown. It will be 
the common PIN for “DVD-Video Ratings” and “Lock” of “Internet 
Content Settings”.
Do not forget your PIN.
Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)
[8 No Limit
] All DVD-Video can be played.
[1 to 7] Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding  ratings recorded on them.
[0 Lock All] Prohibits play of all DVD-Video.
≥ Changing settings (When level 0 to 7 is selected)
[Unlock Recorder] [Change Level]
[Temporary Unlock]
DivX Subtitle Text
Select a suitable item according to the language used for DivX 
subtitles text ( >43). 
≥ This item is displayed only when pressing [DISPLAY] after 
playing back a file.
[Latin 1
] English, German, Spanish, etc.
[Latin 2] Polish, Czech, Hungarian, etc.
[Cyrillic] Russian, etc.
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Changing the unit’s settings
(All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.)
Settings for Recording≥Press [OK] to show the following settings.
Recording time in EP modeSelect the maximum number of hours for recording in EP mode 
(> 29, Recording modes and approximate recording times).
[6 hours] You can record for 6 hours on an unused 
4.7 GB disc.
[8 hours
] You can record for 8 hours on an unused 
4.7 GB disc.
≥ The sound quality is better when using “6 hours” than when 
using “8 hours”.
Aspect for RecordingSets the aspect ratio when recording or copying in HG, HX, HE, 
HL, XP, SP, LP, EP, FR mode.
[Automatic] The title will be recorded with the original aspect 
ratio at the time when recording started (including 
when recording started at a commercial, etc.).
[16:9]
[4:3
]
≥ In the following case, the programme will be recorded with the 
original aspect ratio.
–[HDD]  [RAM]  When the recording mode is set to “XP”, “SP”, 
“LP”, “EP” or “FR” with the “Rec for High Speed Copy” set to 
“Off”
≥ In the following cases, even when set to “Automatic” or “16:9”, 
recordings will be made or copied in 4:3.
–[-R]  [-R]DL]  [-RW‹V›]  When the recording mode is set to “EP” or 
“FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode.
– When recording to a +R, +R DL and +RW.
Chapter CreationSet the automatic Chapter Creation method. ( >47)
[Automatic
] [5 minutes]
[Off] No chapter start points are set.
Rec for High Speed CopyYou can copy titles recorded in XP, SP, LP, EP or FR mode from 
the HDD to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), 
+R, +R DL and +RW using high speed mode. However, screen 
size, etc. is restricted ( >below).
We recommend turning the setting “Off” if high speed copy to 
DVD-R, etc. is not necessary when recording a programme.
This setting is valid for the following cases:
– Recording from an external equipment (including DV equipment)
– Copying from a finalised DVD-Video disc.
[On
] You can high-speed copy to DVD-R, etc. Press  [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [OK].
≥ The following restrictions are applied to recorded 
titles.
– Recordings are made using the aspect ratio set 
in “Aspect for Recording” ( >above).
– Select the type of audio in advance from  “Bilingual Audio Selection” ( >87).
– You are no longer able to switch the audio when  watching a programme on an input channel on 
the TV connected to this unit.
[Off]
DVD Speed for High Speed CopySelect the speed of high-speed copying (When using high-speed 
copy compatible discs).
[Maximum
]
[Normal 
( Silent )] The noise generated by this unit is less than when 
“Maximum” is selected, however the time required 
for copying will double (approximately).
Start Recording TimeThis function sets the timer recording to start earlier than the TV 
Guide time.
[1 min earlier] [3 min earlier] [5 min earlier]
[10 min earlier] [Off
]
Finish Recording TimeThis function sets the timer recording to stop later than the TV 
Guide time.
[1 min later] [3 min later] [5 min later]
[10 min later] [Off
]
HDD Management≥
Press and hold [OK] for 3 seconds to show the following settings.
Delete all titlesDelete all titles. 
≥Delete does not work if one or  more titles are protected.
Format HDDFormat of the HDD is performed. 
Formatting deletes all contents, and they cannot be restored. 
Check carefully before proceeding.
Picture
Still ModeSelect the type of picture shown when you pause play ( >11 4 ,  
Frames and fields).
[Automatic
]
[Field] Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic” is  selected. (The picture is coarser.)
[Frame] Select if small text or fine patterns cannot be seen  clearly when “Automatic” is selected. (The picture 
is clearer and finer.)
Seamless PlaySelect the play mode between playlist chapter segments and 
partially deleted titles.
≥It is not valid for titles in DR mode or AVCHD videos. 
[On
] The chapters in playlists are played seamlessly. This does  not work when there are several audio types included on 
the playlist and when using Quick View (PLAY a1.3). 
Additionally, the positioning of chapter segments may 
change slightly.
[Off] The points where chapters in playlists change are played  accurately, but the picture may freeze for a moment.
NTSC Video OutputSelect how the NTSC image is output. 
[NTSC] Output as NTSC. 
[PAL60
] Convert and output as PAL60. 
Select this when connected to the PAL format TV. 
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(All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.)
§ 1The default setting is “PCM”.§2The default setting is “Bitstream”.
Sound
Dynamic Range Compression[DVD-V]  
Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.
[On] [Off
]
DownmixSwitch the downmix system for playing back multi-channel 
surround sound.
≥When “Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital Plus”, “DTS” and “MPEG” is set 
to “Bitstream”, there are no downmix effects for the outputted 
audio.
≥ The audio output will be in “Stereo” in the following cases.
– AVCHD playback
[Stereo
] When connected to equipment that does not  support the virtual surround function.
[Surround 
encoded] When connected to equipment that supports the 
virtual surround function
Bilingual Audio Selection(Only when recording from DV input)
Select whether to record the main or secondary audio type when:
≥
Copying to a DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and 
+RW.
≥ “Rec for High Speed Copy” is enabled. ( >86)
≥ Recording sound in LPCM ( >88, “Audio Mode for XP 
Recording”).
[M 1
][ M2]
≥ You cannot select the audio on this unit when recording from an 
external source, such as when copying from a video cassette 
recorder (except from DV equipment connected to this unit’s DV 
input terminal). Select the audio on the other equipment.
≥ When recording from the unit’s DV terminal, select the type of 
audio recording from “Audio Mode for DV Input” ( >88).
Digital Audio Output≥Press [OK] to show the following settings.
PCM Down ConversionSelect how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz.
It will be converted to 48 kHz regardless of the setting in following 
cases. 
≥ The signals have a sampling frequency of over 96 kHz.
≥ The disc has copy protection.
[On] Signals are converted to 48 kHz. (Choose when the  connected equipment cannot process signals with a 
sampling frequency of 96 kHz.)
[Off
] Signals are output as 96 kHz. (Choose when the  connected equipment can process signals with a sampling 
frequency of 96 kHz.)
Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital Plus§1
DTS§2
MPEG§1
Select to output Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS Digital 
Surround, or MPEG as bitstream or PCM.
[Note]
≥Not making the proper settings may result in noise.
≥ If the unit is connected with the HDMI AV OUT terminal, the 
specifications of the connected  equipment take preference over 
this unit and audio selected in these items may not be output 
(e.g., when a television is connected, the HDMI audio output of 
this unit is limited to down-mixed 2ch.)
[Bitstream
] Select “Bitstream” when the connected equipment  can decode the respective audio format.
[PCM
] Select “PCM” when the connected equipment  cannot decode the respective audio format.
Refer to the operating instructions for connected 
devices to verify whether or not they can decode 
each of the audio formats.
Set the speaker output on the amplifier when 
output with PCM.
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Changing the unit’s settings
(All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.)(All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.)
Depending on the connected equipment, some items may be 
shaded in grey on the display and cannot be selected, or you may 
not be able to change the settings.
Audio Mode for XP RecordingChoose the audio type when recording or copying with XP mode.
[Dolby Digital
] (
> 114) [LPCM] ( >11 5 )
≥ The picture quality of LPCM recordings may be lower than that of 
normal XP mode recordings.
≥ The audio recording becomes Dolby Digital even if you selected 
LPCM when using a recording mode other than XP.
≥ When recording a bilingual broadcast, select the type of audio in 
advance from “Bilingual Audio Selection” ( >87).
Audio Mode for DV InputYou can select the kind of audio when recording from the unit’s DV 
input terminal ( >56).
[Stereo 1
] Records audio (L1, R1).
[Stereo 2] Records added audio such as narration (L2, R2)  subsequent to original recording.
[Mix] Records both Stereo 1 and Stereo 2.
≥ When recording bilingual broadcast, select the type of audio in 
advance from “Bilingual Audio Selection” ( >87).
Audio Channels for HG / HX / HE / HL RecordingThis will set the audio when converting the recording mode to “HG”, 
“HX”, “HE”, or “HL” mode ( >46).
[5.1-channel
]§Record using 5.1 ch audio
[2-channel] Record using 2 ch audio. 
§  If the audio sampling frequency is not 48 kHz, surround audio is  mixed and recorded in front LR channels. Audio will be output 
from two front speakers only, ev en if you play it on 5.1 ch 
speaker connection.
Display
LanguageChoose the language for these menus and on-screen messages.
[Deutsch] [English] [Français] [Italiano]
≥ The default language is the language setting selected when 
making the initial settings.
On-Screen MessagesChoose the approximate time until the digital channel information 
screen ( >26) disappears automatically.
The length of time the Control Panel ( >73) is displayed can also 
be changed, but  “Off” does not work.
[Off] (The di gital channel information is not displayed.)
[3 sec.] [5 sec.
] [7 sec.] [10 sec.]
Unit’s DisplayChanges the brightness of the unit’s display.
This setting is fixed with “Automatic” if you set “Power Save” ( >91) 
to “On”.
[Bright
] [Dim]
[Automatic] The display turns dark during play and disappears  when the unit is turned off.  It reappears momentarily 
if a button is pressed. While using this mode, the 
standby power consum ption can be reduced.
Screen SaverThis is to prevent burn-in on the screen.
≥When this is set to “On”, the masked-off area on the screen 
becomes grey.
[Only when connecting with an HDMI cable or a component video 
cable and “HDMI Video Format” ( >89) is set to any other mode 
than “576p/480p”, or “Component Resolution” ( >90) is set to 
“720p” or “1080i”]
[On
] If there is no operation for a while or more, the  displayed screen switches to the other states 
automatically. – When the DIRECT NAVIGATOR, TV Guide, Timer recording list, Copying list or 
FUNCTION MENU, etc. is displayed, the screen 
saver is not displayed. 
– When Music is played, the display returns to the  screen saver mode. (Playback continues.)
– When still pictures are shown (except for  slideshows), the display returns to the Picture 
View screen. 
– The display returns to the screen saver mode  when it is paused by the Pause Live TV. (Pause 
status will continue.)
[Off]
Te l e t e x tSelect the Teletext display mode. ( >27)
[TOP (FLOF)
] When switching Teletext display mode to  either TOP mode or FLOF (FASTEXT) 
mode.
[List] When switching Teletext display mode to 
List mode.
Connection
TV AspectSet to match the type of television connected.
[16:9
] When connected to a 16:9 widescreen television.
[Pan & Scan] When connected to a 4:3 aspect  television, side picture is trimmed for 
16:9 picture.
This setting may not work and the 
pictures may be shown in the 
letterbox style depending on the 
content.
[Letterbox] When connected to a 4:3 aspect  television. 16:9 picture is shown in 
the letterbox style.
Aspect for 4:3 VideoTo play a 4:3 title, set how to show pictures on a 16:9 widescreen 
television.
[4:3
] Picture output expands left or right.
[16:9] Picture is output as original aspect with side  panels.
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Convenient functions
∫ Types of disc or title recorded on HDD for the 
type of connected TV
When you use the discs recorded either PAL or NTSC, or playback a 
title recorded on HDD using PAL or NTSC, refer to this table.
(≤ : Possible to view,  –: Impossible to view)
§ 1Select “PAL60” for “NTSC Video Output” in the Setup menu 
(> 86). If your television is not equipped to handle PAL 525/60 
signals the picture will not be shown correctly.
§ 2Select “NTSC” in “TV System”.
≥ When playing back a title recorded on the HDD ensure that you 
match the “TV System” setting to the title (PAL or NTSC).
TV SystemChange the setting to match the equipment you are connecting 
with, or to match the title when there are both PAL and NTSC titles 
on the HDD
[PAL
] ≥Select when connecting to a PAL or Multi-system 
television.
≥ Select to record television programmes and PAL input 
from other equipment.
≥ Select when playing a PAL input title recorded on the 
HDD.
[NTSC] ≥Select when connecting to a NTSC television. 
Television programmes cannot be recorded properly.
≥ Select to record NTSC input from other equipment.
≥ Select when playing a NTSC input title recorded on the 
HDD.
[Note]
≥ This unit cannot record NTSC signals to discs that already have 
PAL signal recordings. (However, both types of programmes can 
be recorded onto the HDD.) 
≥
If “NTSC” has been selected, the TV Guide system cannot be used.
≥ A disc or title with different “TV System” may not be able to 
playback while recording or on standby for the timer recording. 
You will be able to playback by changing the “TV System” settings 
in that case, but to prevent failure of the timer recording, change 
back the settings before the recording starts.
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(All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.)
Component ResolutionThis sets the video output resolution when using the component 
video terminal. 
[576i/480i] [576p/480p] [720p][1080i]
≥ You cannot change the setting while the “HDMI Video Mode” is 
set to “On”. Set the “HDMI Video Mode” to “Off” and set the “AV1 
Output” to “Video ( with component )” or “S Video ( with 
component )”.
≥ If it is set to “720p”, images  other than “720p” will be output as 
“1080i”.
≥ The video output resolution will be restricted to “576p/480p” even 
if you select “720p” or “1080i” when viewing or recording the 
following images:
– Some programmes in the HD format
– DVD-Video discs
– DivX
– Images input via AV1, AV2 or DV input
≥ Press the [ ∫] and [ 1] (PLAY) for more than 5 seconds when the 
image is disturbed by changing the setting. It will be set to “576i/
480i”.
AV1 OutputSet according to the terminal of the connected TV.
Select “Video ( with component )” or “S Video ( with component )” 
for component output (progressive output).
If this unit is connected with an  HDMI cable, you cannot select 
“RGB 1 ( without component )” or “RGB 2 ( without component )”.
When a decoder is connected, do not set to “RGB 1 ( without 
component )”.
[Video ( with component )
]Select when a TV is connected that can receive a composite signal.
[S Video ( with component )] Select when a TV is connected that can receive an S Video 
signal.
[RGB 1 ( without component )] Select when a TV is connected that can receive an RGB signal. If 
you always would like to view the picture from the unit in RGB 
signal, select this mode. The TV screen will automatically switch 
to display the picture from the unit when the unit is turned on.
[RGB 2 ( without component )] Select when a TV is connected that can receive an RGB signal. If 
you would like to switch to display the picture from the unit only 
when playback or viewing menus, select this mode.
AV2 SettingsSet to match the connected equipment.
≥Press [OK] to show the following settings.
AV2 InputSet to “RGB / Video” or “RGB” when receiving or recording RGB 
output from external equipment.
[RGB / Video
] [RGB] [Video] [S Video]
Ext LinkThis setting cannot be made when the “TV System” is set to 
“NTSC” ( >89).
[Ext Link 1] When a Set Top Box etc. which transmits a special  control signal recordings via the 21-pin Scart cable 
is connected.
Start and stop timings of recording are controlled 
by the control signal.
[Ext Link 2
] When external equipment with a timer function is  connected.
When it turns on, recording starts.
When it turns off, recording stops.
Common Interface
Access to software contained on Common Interface (CI) modules. 
(>16, 19) Follow the on-screen instructions.
Network Settings
IP Address / DNS Settings (> 92)
≥ Press [OK] to show the following settings.
Connection Test
IP Address Auto-assignment
[On] [Off]
IP Address
Subnet Mask
 
Gateway Address
DNS-IP Auto-assignment
[On] [Off]
Primary DNS 
Secondary DNS 
Connection Speed Auto-configure
[On] [Off]
Connection Speed SettingThis is enabled only when “Connection Speed Auto-configure” is 
turned “Off”.
[10BASE half duplex] [10BASE full duplex]
[100BASE half duplex] [100BASE full duplex]
Proxy Server Settings (> 93)
≥ Press [OK] to show the following settings.
Initialize
Set the setting of the “Proxy Server Settings” back. 
Proxy Address
(The initial setting is blank.)
Proxy Port Number
(The initial setting is “0”.)
Connection Test
Internet Content Settings (> 93)
≥Press [OK] to show the following settings.
LockYou can restrict using VIERA CAST.
Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 4-digit PIN with the 
numbered buttons when the PIN setting screen is shown. It will be 
the common PIN for “DVD-Video Ratings” and “Lock”.
Do not forget your PIN.
[On] [Off
]
Automatic Volume Control
[On]
[Off] Select “Off” when the audio is warped while 
using VIERA CAST.
Home Network ( DLNA ) Settings ( >93)
You will be able to access this unit from Panasonic DLNA 
compatible equipment on the network by registering them to this 
unit.
It is also possible to change the name of this unit on the network.
Server ( DLNA ) Settings ( >93)
By allowing access from non-Panasonic DLNA compatible 
equipment on the network, it allows them to access this unit.
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