Panasonic Dvd Home Theater Sound System Sc Ptx7 Operating Instructions

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Before recording
Recording
This unit can record audio to the internal HDD from a variety of sources including commercial CDs, radio, music files (WMA/
MP3), and audio from externally connected devices (portable digital audio players, etc.). This unit can also access the Gracenote 
database to obtain title information for music CDs, radio broadcasts, or other analog recordings made with externally connected 
devices. (For recording details, see page 32.)
Importing from a PC
You can import WMA/MP3 files from your PC to this unit. This differs from recording because the files are saved in the HDD in the 
same format as they are saved on your PC. (LPCM and AAC conversion is not performed.)
The Gracenote
® database is a database used to search and retrieve CD title information.
By connecting to the Internet, the unit can access the Gracenote server and obtain the most recent CD title information. When a 
CD is inserted or recording from a CD begins, the unit will automatically search for and obtain information about the inserted CD 
(➜page 34).
If this unit is not connected to the Internet:
A portion of the Gracenote database comes pre-installed on this unit, so titles and artist information can be obtained. Please note 
however that the newest CD titles, etc. may not be registered yet to the internal database. This unit has an internal database 
containing information for approximately 350,000 album titles.
Searching for titles other than on CD:
Using the Gracenote database, information can also be obtained for other types of tracks recorded to the HDD (➜page 73, 
Searching for track names, artist names and album names within the Gracenote database and entering them automatically).
≥If it takes a long time to access the Gracenote database, check if the unit’s network connection (➜page 20) and the network 
settings (➜page 95) are correct.
≥Some CDs may have title information that is similar to other CDs. In this case, try obtaining the CD title information again 
(➜page 73), or after recording to the HDD has completed enter the CD title information manually (➜page 72).
≥For some CDs, multiple title suggestions will be found, therefore select the appropriate title (➜page 73). When you want to 
change the title, manually make changes after recording to the HDD is complete (➜page 72).
A brief introduction about recording and importing from a PC
About the Gracenote® database
WMAMP3
WMAMP3
VOLUMEVOLUME
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7All tracks recorded 
are saved as LPCM. 
(See page 33.) Various audio sources[CD] Automatically connects to the 
Gracenote database and track title 
information, etc. is obtained (➜ below).
After tracks recorded from sources other than 
a CD or WMA/MP3 files imported from a PC 
are saved in this unit’s HDD, you can manually 
access the Gracenote database to obtain track 
title information, etc. (➜ below) Imported WMA/MP3 
files are saved “as-is” 
(without conversion) in 
this unit’s HDD. WMA/MP3 file on PC
This unit RECORD
IMPORT
Music Jukebox
You can record up to 39,000§ 
songs in the Music Jukebox.
§The number of songs depends 
upon various conditions.
Read Me First/Recording to HDD
Basic Operations
Getting Started
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Before recording
IMPORTANT
DVD content cannot be recorded to this unit’s HDD (except for MP3 files in recordable DVD).
Tracks are initially recorded to the HDD and saved as LPCM. When the recording mode is set to AAC, AAC conversion takes 
place while the unit is in standby mode. In addition to AAC conversion, track analysis for the “Music Shuffle” function (➜page 49) 
also takes place during standby mode.
§With LPCM recording mode, AAC data created (XP mode only) is not displayed in the Track List.
∫About AAC conversion of recorded tracks and Music Shuffle analysis
≥Conversion/analysis is performed when the unit is in standby mode. 2 minutes after the unit is set to standby mode, conversion/
analysis starts and the unit’s display starts to show “_ _ _ _”. Leave the power cord plugged in. 
You can also perform conversion/analysis immediately (➜page 42).
≥This unit usually takes about one-third of the recording time to complete analysis and conversion.
For example, a 60-minute recording will take about 20 minutes to complete conversion and analysis. (For tracks imported from 
a PC, time will be shorter as the tracks only need to be analyzed.)
≥Tracks can be played even if conversion and analysis is incomplete. However, the same track may sound slightly different before 
and after AAC conversion.
≥You can also compress LPCM tracks to AAC to increase the amount of the available space on the HDD (➜page 43).
You can make these kinds of recordings.
VOLUME
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Recording tracks from a music CD 
(CD-DA)
(Commercial CD, Recordable CD)
Recording WMA/MP3 tracks from 
recordable discs
(Recordable CD or DVD)
Recording from the radio (FM/AM) 
Recording from an external device
This unit’s HDD Digital 
recording
Analog 
recording
Analog 
recording Analog 
recording
How recordings work
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Recording in 
LPCM 
recording 
mode
Recording in 
AAC 
recording 
modeRecordAudio signal is recorded 
(uncompressed) 
This unit’s
HDDConverted to AAC 
and compressedWhile the unit is in standby mode Initially recorded as LPCM Track data in the HDD
Analysis 
for Music 
Shuffle
LPCM data 
is deleted
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With these settings you can adjust the audio quality when recording tracks to the HDD. Recordings made with higher bitrates use 
more space, reducing the total available space on the HDD.
Recording mode
Recording mode settings at the time of purchase:
The recording mode for each selector is set to “LPCM” at the time of purchase. The recording mode for each selector can be set 
individually (➜page 34).
If you want to change the recording mode to AAC, please note the following:
Recordings made to this unit are initially recorded in LPCM, and then are converted to AAC. Therefore if you are making 
continuous, long recordings, the maximum amount of recordings you can make must fit within the LPCM limits for maximum 
possible recording time as described in the chart above. In the event that you are making many recordings, continue recording 
after the music data has been converted to AAC format (➜page 32, How recordings work).
[Note]
LPCM audio quality does not exceed the audio quality of the original recording.
Recording modes
Recording mode/
bitratePossible recording 
timeExplanation 
Higher 
audio 
qualityLPCM Approx. 104 hoursThe audio signal is digitally recorded without any 
compression.
AAC(XP) 
128 kbps Approx. 1,230 hoursThe audio is initially recorded as LPCM and converted to 
AAC when this unit is in standby mode.
AAC is a compression format which compresses the audio 
data into a smaller size. Audio quality and the amount of 
tracks that can be recorded will differ depending on the 
bitrate. AAC(SP) 
96 kbps Approx. 1,640 hours 
Longer 
recording 
timeAAC(LP) 
64 kbps Approx. 2,460 hours 
Recording to HDD
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Recording a CD
[CD]
This unit digitally records tracks in CD-DA format from a 
commercial CD or recordable CD to this unit’s HDD.
Using the Gracenote database, the unit automatically searches 
for the CD title.
Preparation
1 To display the picture turn on the television and select the 
appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.
2Press [Í].
3 Press [DVD] to switch the selector to “DVD/CD”.
4 Insert a disc (➜page 29).
The unit starts accessing the Gracenote database and 
searches for the title information.
≥A network connection (➜page 20) is necessary to obtain 
CD title information for the newest releases.
If search results indicate that multiple titles were 
found
Press [34] to select the appropriate title and press 
[ENTER].
Use the following methods to change the settings for audio 
quality of recordings and how recording is executed.
≥You will also perform this procedure when recording audio 
formats other than CD. Items displayed will change 
depending on the audio format used for recording.
1Press [SUB MENU].
2Press [34] to select “Recording Mode” and press 
[ENTER].
3Press [34] to select the recording mode and press 
[ENTER].
Recording modes (➜page 33)
[CD[ only
4Press [34] to select “Recording Method” and press 
[ENTER].
5Press [34] to select the recording method and 
press [ENTER].
High-speed Recording:Records in high speed 
(max. 4k).
Listening while Recording:Audio is recorded at normal 
speed when listening while 
recording to the HDD.
On the remote control: press [¥ HDD REC].
On the main unit: press [¥ CD 1HDD].
Recording of the all tracks on the CD starts.
≥Titles obtained from the Gracenote database will be applied 
to the tracks recorded.
≥If the play mode is set to Repeat playback or Random 
playback (➜page 57, 58):
With [¥ HDD REC] (remote control): Recording cannot be 
performed. Turn repeat 
and random settings off.
With [¥ CD 1HDD] (main unit): Recording of the all tracks of 
the CD starts. Repeat and 
random play settings are 
automatically turned off. 
Setting the recording mode/recording 
method
“DIRECT NAVIGATORONE TOUCH PLAY START“““TOP MENU    
HDDBAND
FUNCTIONSMENU   PLAYLIST
SELECT
VOLUME
FAVORITEPLAYMODEHDDREC ENERGETIC RELAXING MELLOW
MUTING SETUPSELECTSOUNDSLEEPFL DISPLAYVS2NDEMOTIONAL
REGSELECT
PLAY PA U S E STOP
CH SELECT CANCEL
“DIRECT NAVIGATORSTART“““TOP MENU    
HDDREC
STOP
CH SELECT CANCEL
VOLUME
MUSIC PORTOPEN/CLOSE SELECTOR
TUNING 
● 
CD 

HDD
Searching the database.
POWERED BY
Basic recordings
To start recording immediately after the recording 
mode/recording method settings (above)
After step 5 of “Setting the recording mode/recording 
method” (above)
1Press [34] to select “Start Recording” and press 
[ENTER].
2Press [21] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].
DVD/CD          Sub Menu
AAC(XP)
High-speed RecordingRecording ModeRecording MethodStart Recording
Obtain CD / Track(s) Title
Recording Mode
LPCMAAC (XP)AAC (SP)AAC (LP)
High-speed RecordingListening while Recording
Recording Method
DVD/CD
Mozart

 6:45Eine Kleine Nacht Musik
Stop Recording
10%
 1 of 12
High-speed Recording
Life with Mozart
AAC(XP)
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To stop recording
Press [∫].
Tracks that are stopped partially through recording (incomplete 
recordings) will not be recorded to the HDD.
≥Additionally, nothing will be recorded if the current recording 
is stopped in the index portion (e.g. when “j0:03” etc. is 
displayed) between two tracks.
To select the track to start recording with
[Possible only when the recording method is set to “Listening 
while Recording” (➜page 34, step 5)].
1 Press [TOP MENU], and the track list will be displayed.
2Press [34] to select the track to start recording with and 
press [ENTER].
3Press [¥ HDD REC].
Recording starts from the selected track and continues to 
the end of the CD.
To record a track while playing
[Possible only when the recording method is set to “Listening 
while Recording” (➜page 34, step 5)].
While the disc is playing, press [¥ HDD REC].
≥Playback stops, and then restarts from the beginning of the 
track being played and records until the end of the disc.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
[Note]
≥Recordings cannot be paused.
≥No audio can be heard during high-speed recording.
≥The response to adjustments made to the volume while 
recording may be a bit slow, however this is not an indication 
of any problem.
≥During high-speed recording, the elapsed time and status bar 
shown on-screen may appear to have stopped, but this is not 
an indication of a problem.
≥When listening while recording audio from CDs that have no 
intermissions between tracks (e.g. DJ mix CDs), there may 
be some distortion when switching tracks. (However, this has 
no effect on the quality of the recording itself.)
≥Recording or play of CDs, etc. with copyright restrictions that 
are not in compliance with CD standards is not guaranteed.
≥Some music CDs have SCMS (Serial Copy Management 
System) restrictions. Due to copyright protection restrictions, 
these types of CDs cannot be recorded to the HDD.
[Tips]
≥If “The CD has already been recorded.” is displayed, the unit 
is trying to record a CD again that has previously been 
recorded. Follow the on-screen menu and select the 
appropriate operation.
Add to this Album playlist:
The CD will be recorded and added in the Album playlist of 
the CD (which has already been recorded). If the album title 
has been changed since it was recorded first, this item 
cannot be displayed.
Record as a New Album:
The CD will be recorded as a different album. The recorded 
album will be named “XXXXX (Name of the Album)~XX 
(Number)”.
Cancel:
Recording will be canceled.
Recording to HDD
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Recording WMA and MP3 discs
[WMA] [MP3]
WMA/MP3 tracks from recordable discs will be recorded to the 
HDD as an analog recording.
≥WMA/MP3 recording is performed in “Listening while 
Recording” (➜page 34, step 5) mode.
≥Discs that contain data other than WMA/MP3 may not be 
recorded.
≥You cannot perform this recording with [¥ CD 1HDD] (main 
unit).
Recordable CD:WMA/MP3 tracks can be recorded.
Recordable DVD:Only MP3 tracks can be recorded.
Preparation
1 To display the picture turn on the television and select the 
appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.
2Press [Í].
3 Press [DVD] to switch the selector to “DVD/CD”.
4 Insert the WMA/MP3 disc (➜page 29).
Press [¥ HDD REC].
Recording starts, and all WMA/MP3 tracks on the disc are 
recorded.
≥If “Random (Repeat) play mode” is displayed, turn random 
and repeat settings off (➜page 57, 58).
To change the recording mode before recording
Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Setting the recording mode/recording 
method” on page 34. (The recording method is automatically 
set to “Listening while Recording”.)
To stop recording
Press [∫].
Tracks that are stopped partially through recording (incomplete 
recordings) will not be saved to the HDD. To select the track to start recording with
1 Press [MENU], and the track list will be displayed.
2Press [34] to select the folder to start recording with and 
press [ENTER].
3 When you want to select a track
Press [34] to select the track to start recording with and 
press [ENTER].
4Press [¥ HDD REC].
Recording starts from the selected folder or track and 
continues to the end of the disc.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
[Note]
≥Recordings cannot be paused.
[Tips]
How titles are added
The names of the artist, album and track are added as shown 
below.
Artist name:  “_Unknown Artist”
Album name: The folder’s name of the recorded track
Track name: The file name of the track
≥After recording is complete, you can manually change the 
title or you can search and obtain title information from the 
Gracenote database (➜page 72).
If you use the program play mode, you can specify multiple 
WMA/MP3 tracks from recordable discs, and record them all at 
once (➜page 57).
1Create a list of tracks to play with the program play 
mode (➜page 57).
2Press [¥ HDD REC].
All tracks in the program play list are recorded.
To start recording from partway through the program play 
mode
1Press [1] (PLAY) before step 2 (above) to play the program 
play list.
2 While the track that you want to record is playing or paused, 
press [¥ HDD REC].
Recording will start from the currently playing or paused 
track and will record until the end of the last track in the 
program play list.
Basic WMA/MP3 recording
“DIRECT NAVIGATORONE TOUCH PLAY START“““TOP MENU    
HDDBAND
FUNCTIONSMENU   PLAYLIST
SELECT
VOLUME
FAVORITEPLAYMODEHDDREC ENERGETIC RELAXING MELLOW
MUTING SETUPSELECTSOUNDSLEEPFL DISPLAYVS2NDEMOTIONAL
REGSELECT
PLAY PA U S E STOP
CH SELECT CANCEL
MENU   PLAYLIST
HDDREC
STOP
CH SELECT CANCEL
Selecting specific WMA/MP3 tracks to 
record from recordable discs
Navigation  Menu
FUNCTIONSRETURNto  display  the  sub  menuGroup  005/023Content  0001/0005to  exit
Perfume
001 Brazilian 
002 Chinese 
003 Czech 
004 Hungarian 
005 Japanese 
006 Mexican
007 Philippine
008 Swedish
009 Piano
010 Vocal001 Lady Starfish
002 Metal Glue
003 Life on Jupiter
004 Starperson 001 My favorite1
002 My favorite2
5JPEG002 My favorite2005 Japanese 
001 Lady Starfish
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Recording radio broadcasts
You can record radio broadcasts to the HDD. After recording 
starts, track data will be recorded and divided using the time 
settings selected before the recording starts. Therefore the 
recording (from start to finish) will be made and divided into 
multiple tracks.
Preparation
1 To display the picture turn on the television and select the 
appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.
2Press [Í].
3 Press [TUNER/BAND] and select “FM” or “AM”.
Order: FM ➜ AM ➜ XM ➜ (Return to FM)
≥XM broadcasts cannot be recorded.
1Tune in to the radio station that you want to record 
(➜page 62).
2Press [SUB MENU].
3Press [34] to select “Auto Track Divide” and press 
[ENTER].
4Press [34] to select the method of division and 
press 
[ENTER].
Auto 5 Minutes:Tracks are divided into 5-minute 
recordings.
Auto 10 Minutes:Tracks are divided into 10-minute 
recordings.
Manual:Divide tracks at the point you like. (For 
division methods, see right.)
5Press [RETURN].
6Press [¥ HDD REC].
Recording starts.
Titles are automatically added (➜ below).
To change the recording mode before recording
Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Setting the recording mode/recording 
method” on page 34. (The recording method cannot be 
selected.)
To stop recording
Press
[∫].
To pause recording
Press [¥ HDD REC].
≥To continue recording, press [¥ HDD REC]
once more
(The track is divided).
To manually divide tracks
While recording, press [ENTER]
at the point where you want to 
divide the track.
≥When dividing tracks, create at least a 2-second space 
between two tracks. (Tracks divided with less than 2-second 
of space cannot be divided.)
≥Tracks recorded in “Manual” mode that exceed 60 minutes 
will automatically be divided.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
[Note]
≥Radio broadcasts cannot be recorded by pressing
[¥ CD 1HDD] on the main unit. Use [¥ HDD REC] on the 
remote control.
≥The audio may sound broken up in the space between tracks 
recorded to the HDD.
[Tips]
About titles for recordings from the radio
All tracks created from the start to the end of the recording are 
treated as a single playlist (recorded data). Each track 
recorded from the radio is given title as shown below.
How titles are added (example)
≥When audio is recorded with the scheduled timer function 
(➜page 84), recording will start slightly earlier than the set 
time to prevent cutting off the beginning of the 
recording.Therefore, the playlist will be given a name that is 
one minute earlier than the set recording time.
≥After recording is complete, you can manually change the 
title or you can search and obtain title information from the 
Gracenote database (➜page 72).
“DIRECT NAVIGATORONE TOUCH PLAY START“““TOP MENU    
HDDBAND
FUNCTIONSMENU   PLAYLIST
SELECT
VOLUME
FAVORITEPLAYMODEHDDREC ENERGETIC RELAXING MELLOW
MUTING SETUPSELECTSOUNDSLEEPFL DISPLAYVS2NDEMOTIONAL
REGSELECT
PLAY PA U S E STOP
CH SELECT CANCEL
BAND
HDDREC
STOP
CH SELECT CANCEL
Audio ModeSet Preset ChannelErase Preset ChannelRecording ModeAuto Track DivideAuto MemorySelect Frequency Step
Auto(Stereo)
LPCM
100kHz Auto 10 Minutes FM                                   Sub Menu
ENTERRETURN
Auto 5 MinutesAuto 10 MinutesManual
Auto Track Divide
ENTERCancel
“*FM87.9(THU)PM09:30_00001_0001”
“*FM87.9(THU)PM09:30_00001_0002”
“*FM87.9(THU)PM09:30_00001_0003” “*FM Recording”
“FM87.9(THU)PM09:30”
“*FM87.9(THU)PM09:30_00001”Artist name
Album name Playlist name
Tr a c k   Recording Radio program
broadcasted in FM87.9 MHz
on Thursday at PM 9:30
name
Recording to HDD
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Recording audio from external devices
You can record audio tracks to the HDD from externally 
connected devices. After recording starts, track data will be 
recorded and divided using the time settings selected before 
the recording starts. Therefore the recording (from start to 
finish) will be made and divided into multiple tracks.
Preparation
1 To display the picture turn on the television and select the 
appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.
2Press [Í].
3 Connect the device from which you want to record/play 
(➜page 18, 19).
4Press [N SELECT O] to switch the selector.
AU X :If connected to the AUX terminal
TV Audio:If connected to the TV IN terminal
≥You cannot record when “TV Audio Input” is set to 
“DIGITAL IN” (➜page 83).
MUSIC PORT:If connected to the Music Port terminal
≥When the audio output level of the external device is too 
high, audio may be distorted. Adjust the volume on the 
external device.
1Press [SUB MENU].
2Press [34] to select “Auto Track Divide” and press 
[ENTER]
.
3Press [34] to select the method of division and 
press
 [ENTER].
Auto 5 MinutesTracks are divided into 5-minute 
recordings.
Auto 10 MinutesTracks are divided into 10-minute 
recordings.Auto Synchro:When external equipment starts playing, 
recording starts automatically. The unit 
searches for silence in between tracks, 
and when a break of 3 seconds or longer 
is found, recording pauses (the track is 
divided) and will restart again when audio 
is found.
Manual:Divide tracks at the point you like. (For division 
methods, see below.)
4Press [RETURN].
5Press [¥ HDD REC].
Auto 5 Minutes
, Auto 10 Minutes,
Manual:Recording starts.Auto Synchro:
Unit enters recording standby mode.
6Starting play on an external device.
≥Auto Synchro: Recording starts once audio is output.
Titles are automatically added (➜page 39).
To change the recording mode before recording
Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Setting the recording mode/recording 
method” on page 34. (The recording method cannot be 
selected.)
To stop recording
Press [∫].
To pause recording
Press [¥ HDD REC].
≥To continue recording, press [¥ HDD REC]
once more
(The track is divided).
To manually divide tracks
While recording, press [ENTER]
at the point where you want to 
divide the track.
≥When dividing tracks, create at least a 2-second space 
between two tracks. (Tracks divided with less than 2-second 
of space cannot be divided.)
≥Tracks recorded in “Manual” mode that exceed 60 minutes 
will automatically be divided.
To adjust the synchro level
For synchro recordings, if the recording does not start, or the 
tracks are not divided correctly between tracks, make 
adjustments and record again.
1 Press [SUB MENU].
2Press [34] to select “Auto Synchro Level” and press 
[ENTER].
3Press [34] to select the level and press [ENTER].
You can make adjustments within a range of 25 levels.
s12 (Low) ,. 0 (Standard) ,. r12 (High)
≥If the track is quiet, recording may not start. In this case, 
lower the value.
≥If recording from a cassette tape, etc. with a lot of noise, 
tracks may not be divided correctly or recording may not 
start. In this case, raise the value.
“DIRECT NAVIGATORONE TOUCH PLAY START“““TOP MENU    
HDDBAND
FUNCTIONSMENU   PLAYLIST
SELECT
VOLUME
FAVORITEPLAYMODEHDDREC ENERGETIC RELAXING MELLOW
MUTING SETUPSELECTSOUNDSLEEPFL DISPLAYVS2NDEMOTIONAL
REGSELECT
PLAY PA U S E STOP
CH SELECT CANCEL
SELECT
HDDREC
STOP
CH SELECT CANCEL
AUX                Sub Menu
LPCM
Auto 10 Minutes
Level0Recording ModeAuto Track DivideAuto Synchro Level
Auto Track DivideAuto 5 MinutesAuto 10 MinutesAuto SynchroManual
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[Note]
≥Audio from external devices cannot be recorded by pressing 
[¥ CD 1HDD] on the main unit. Use [¥ HDD REC] on the 
remote control.
≥The audio may sound broken up in the space between tracks 
recorded to the HDD.
≥Depending on the audio quality or volume of external devices 
connected, obtaining the title information with the Gracenote 
database, the analysis for Music Shuffle function or “Auto 
Synchro” division method when recording may not work 
properly.
[Tips]
How titles are added (example)
≥After recording is complete, you can change the title or you 
can search and obtain title information from the Gracenote 
database (➜page 72).
≥About synchro recordings:
Depending on the recording source, the first few seconds of a 
recording may not be recorded. Also, depending on synchro 
level settings, the number of tracks on the recording source 
may differ from the number of tracks on the recording 
destination. In this case, adjust the synchro level (➜page 38) 
and record again. Tracks recorded as LPCM can be 
combined and divided after recording has completed 
(➜page 74).
“*AUX(THU)PM09:30_00001_0001”
“*AUX(THU)PM09:30_00001_0002”
“*AUX(THU)PM09:30_00001_0003” “*AUX Recording”
“AUX(THU)PM09:30”
“*AUX(THU)PM09:30_00001”Ar tist name
Album name Playlist name
Tr a c k   Recording The audio from AUX
 terminal 
recorded on Thursday at PM 9:30
name
Recording to HDD
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Importing WMA/MP3 from a PC
[WMA] [MP3]
With a network connection (LAN home network), you can save 
WMA/MP3 data from your PC in the HDD of this unit. 
You can import recordings without any audio distortion or 
degradation.
Preparation
1 Connect this unit and the PC to the network (➜page 20), or 
connect this unit and the PC directly (➜page 90).
2 To display the picture turn on the television and select the 
appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.
3Press [Í].
4 Press [MUSIC COLLECTION] to switch the selector to 
“Music Collection”.
Preparations and items to check on the PC
1 Set the “Shared Folder” (➜page 41, Setting the “Shared 
Folder”), and move the folder containing WMA/MP3 files to 
the “Shared Folder”, or move the folder containing WMA/
MP3 files to the “Shared Documents” folder.
≥It is necessary to name the PC and the PC Shared Folder 
using only characters that can be used on this unit. If 
necessary, make changes to the “Shared Name” and “Full 
Computer Name” on the PC.
2 Checking the PC name (Computer name).
e.g., For “Windows XP Home Edition”
From the “Start” menu, select “System” in “Control Panel”, 
and click on the “Computer Name” tab, and make note of 
the name given in the “Full Computer Name” field.Main unit operations
From the Main Screen (➜page 30)
1Press [SUB MENU].
2Press [34] to select “Import from PC” and press 
[ENTER].
3Press [34] to select “PC Name” and press [ENTER].
4Enter the PC name (➜page 69) and press [∫] (Set).
≥Enter the name that you checked in step 2 of 
“Preparations and items to check on the PC” (➜ left)
(Up to 15 characters).
If the PC name, etc. is displayed 
If you have previously imported data or performed a 
backup (➜page 87), then PC name, etc. may be 
displayed. In this case, check the PC name and make any 
changes that may be necessary.
5Repeat steps 3 and 4 and enter other items.
User Name: The user account name used when 
Windows XP was registered. 
Password: Password set for the user name
≥Passwords will be displayed as “ *************** ”.
Shared Folder: Name of the shared folder on the PC.
6Press [3421] to select “Import” and press [ENTER].
The list inside the shared folder on the PC will be 
displayed.
7Select the folder to be imported with [34] and add a 
check mark with [21].
To select all the folders
Press [SUB MENU] and select “Mark All”.
≥To remove the check marks from all the folders, select 
“Unmark All”.
8Press [ENTER].
9Press [21] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].
Import starts and the current status and remaining time is 
displayed. After importing is finished, the status message 
appears.
≥If import does not start, refer to “Messages” (➜page 98) 
to address to any problems. ≥Supported OS: Windows XP SP2
≥File formats that can be imported
– extensions: WMA,MP3
≥MP3 files in compliance with MP3 standards
≥MPEG-1 Audio Layer III
≥MPEG-2 Audio Layer III (LSF)
– compatible bitrate: 32 kbps to 192 kbps 
– files without copyright restrictions
≥Tracks can also be Imported from NAS (Network Attached 
Storage).
“DIRECT NAVIGATORONE TOUCH PLAY START“““TOP MENU    
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