Page 3 - Table of contents; STEP
3 RQT9274 Table of contents Getting started Included accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 The remote control information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Unit care . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 4 - Included accessories; Batteries; The remote control information
4 RQT9274 Included accessories Getting started ∫ 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 t...
Page 5 - Unit care; Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty.; DO NOT; Note
5 RQT9274 G e tti n g s ta rt ed HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care The HDD is a high precision recording instrument and because of its long recording capability and high speed operation it is a very special device that is easily susceptible to damage. As a basic rule, save important content to a d...
Page 6 - Control reference guide; Remote control; The unit’s display; REC; REC
6 RQT9274 Control reference guide Quick Start Guide Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control. e.g., [For]New]Zealand] 1 Turn the unit on ( > 10) 2 Select drive [HDD, DVD or SD ( [EH69] )] ( > 16, 17, 30) Drive changes each time you press [DRIVE SELECT]. 3 Se...
Page 7 - Main unit; Easy access to various functions
7 RQT9274 Qu ic k S ta rt Gu id e 1 Standby/on switch ( Í /I) ( > 10) Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power. 2 Disc tray ( > 15) 3 Connection for digital video (DV) camcorder ( > 23) 4 Connection ...
Page 8 - Connection; Connecting a television; Connecting to a television with 21-pin Scart terminal
8 RQT9274 STEP 1 Connection ≥ Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. ≥ Refer to “Additional connections” ( > 63) for connection using other terminals and connection with other equipment. ≥ Connect to terminals of the same colour. When the unit i...
Page 9 - Regarding VIERA Link “HDAVI Control; ” function; It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.; This unit’s rear panel
9 RQT9274 Qu ic k S ta rt Gu id e Yo u can enjoy high-q u ality pict u re by changing the connection between this u nit and yo u r TV on page 8 as follows. When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital audio and video signal is transmitted. You can enjoy high quality, digital vi...
Page 10 - Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings; connections to this unit.
10 RQT9274 STEP 2 Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings 1 Turn on the television and select the appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit. 2 Press [ Í ] to turn the unit on. When connecting to a television that has the VIERA Link ( > 34), downloading from the televisio...
Page 11 - HDD and disc information; Recording format; DVD Video Recording format; HDD and discs you can use for recording and play; You cannot directly record to a DVD-R DL and +R DL
11 RQT9274 Qu ic k S ta rt Gu id e HDD and disc information ( ≤ : Possible, –: Impossible) § 1 [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] Finalisation needed for playback on other equipment ( > 56). [RAM] can be played back on Panasonic DVD recorders and DVD-RAM compatible DVD players. [-R]DL] , [+R]DL] ...
Page 12 - Discs that cannot be played
12 RQT9274 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 discs are played. So you may not always be able to control play as described in these operating instructions...
Page 13 - USB memory and card information; USB memories you can use on this unit; Suitable SD cards
13 RQT9274 Qu ic k S ta rt Gu id e USB memory and card information ≥ Despite meeting the conditions mentioned above, there may be USB memories that cannot be used for this unit. ≥ If a Panasonic digital video camera with HDD etc, is connected to this unit’s USB port, you can copy the SD Video record...
Page 14 - Regarding DivX; Structure of folders displayed by this unit
14 RQT9274 Regarding DivX ® files, Music files and still pictures (JPEG) Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EH69 model only.DivX WMA/MP3 ≥ If there is a large amount of still picture data etc. within a WMA/ MP3 file, play may not be possible. Still pictures ...
Page 15 - How to hold a disc or card; Inserting discs; Cartridge disc; Disc and card care; DO
15 RQT9274 Qu ic k S ta rt Gu id e Media handling (Disc/USB memory/SD card) 1 Press [ < OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray. 2 Press [ < OPEN/CLOSE] to close the tray. Automatic drive select function [RAM] [Only for discs with the write-protect tab on the cartridge set to “PROTECT” ( > 54, Cartrid...
Page 16 - Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs; Refer to “Advanced playback” (; unit to open the tray and insert a disc.; When a menu screen appears on the television
16 RQT9274 Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Basic operations Refer to “Advanced playback” ( > 26) for detail information. Preparation ≥ Turn on the television and select the appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit. ≥ Turn on this unit. 1 Press [DRIVE SELEC...
Page 17 - Recording television programmes; Refer to “Notes for recording” (; W X; To pause recording; REC] on the main unit to select; AUDIO; To specify a time to stop recording—
17 RQT9274 B asi c ope ra ti on s Recording television programmes Refer to “Notes for recording” ( > 20) and “Advanced recording” ( > 21) for detail information. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] ≥ [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] To use a new disc, formatting is necessary. Preparation ≥ Turn on t...
Page 18 - system; Refer to “Advanced timer recording” (; Preparation; Notes on timer recording (; ARD; Mode; Drive; SP
18 RQT9274 Timer recordin g usin g G- CODE system [For]New]Zealand] Refer to “Advanced timer recording” ( > 24– 25 ) for detail information. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] ≥ You can enter up to 32 programmes up to a month in advance. (Each daily or weekly programme is counted as one program...
Page 19 - Deleting titles; ] to select “Delete” and; Available disc space after deleting; Using the DELETE Navigator to delete
19 RQT9274 B asi c ope ra ti on s Deleting titles [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] (You cannot delete items on finalised discs.) ≥ A title cannot be restored once it is deleted. Make certain before proceeding. ≥ You cannot delete while recording or copying. Preparation ≥ Press [D...
Page 20 - Notes for recording; CHG
20 RQT9274 Notes for recording Advanced operations ≥ It is not possible to record to both the HDD and the DVD drive simultaneously. When recording a bilingual programme [HDD] [RAM] Both main and secondary audio can be recorded. You can change the audio during playback. ( > 26, Changing audio duri...
Page 21 - Advanced recording; To finalise the disc; Recording modes and approximate recording times; When the format confirmation screen is; When removing a recorded disc
21 RQT9274 A d va n ced op e ra ti o n s Advanced recording Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated. (The times provided on this chart are an estimate.) § 1 It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side of a double sided disc t...
Page 22 - Press; (Recording that fits the remaining disc space); Playing while you are recording; Playing from the beginning of the title you are
22 RQT9274 Advanced recording [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording within the remaining disc space. The recording mode becomes FR mode. ∫ Using “Flexible Rec” is convenient in these kinds of situations. [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] ...
Page 23 - Copying from a video cassette recorder; input channel for the equipment you
23 RQT9274 A d va n ced op e ra ti o n s Copying from a video cassette recorder e.g., Connecting to the AV3 or DV input terminals on the front Yo u can also connect to the AV4 inp u t terminals on the rear. ≥ Turn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting. If the audio output of the o...
Page 24 - Advanced timer recordin; ] to select “New Timer; Date; ] to select the programme
24 RQT9274 Advanced timer recordin g [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] ≥ You can enter up to 32 programmes up to a month in advance. (Each daily or weekly programme is co u nted as one programme.) [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] ≥ To u se a new disc, formatting is necessary. Preparation ≥ Turn on the t...
Page 25 - To change a programme; Icons; Relief Recording
25 RQT9274 A d va n ced op e ra ti o n s ≥ Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer recording list by pressing [PROG/CHECK]. Press [PROG/CHECK]. ∫ To change a programme Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select the programme and press [OK]. ( > 24, step 3) ∫ To delete a programme Press [ 3 , 4...
Page 26 - Advanced playback; Operation during play; During play or while paused, press; Changing audio during play
26 RQT9274 Advanced playback ≥ Depending on the media, some operations may not be possible. Press [AUDIO]. [HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] and DivX LR > L > R ^---------------} e.g., “L R” is selected [DVD-V] You can change the audio channel number each time you press the button. This allows you t...
Page 27 - Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play—DIRECT NAVIGATOR; ] to select the title; Regarding the group name; Switching the DIRECT NAVIGATOR; To sort the titles for easy searching
27 RQT9274 A d va n ced op e ra ti o n s Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play—DIRECT NAVIGATOR [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] You can quickly find the recorded titles and easily play them. You can also sort the titles or edit the Groups of titles. 1 Press [D...
Page 28 - Playing DivX video contents; Using the tree screen to find a folder
28 RQT9274 Playing DivX, Music files and still pictures (JPEG) ≥ Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EH69 model only. [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] 1 Insert the disc. 2 If the disc contains different file typese.g., [CD] Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select the item and press [OK]....
Page 29 - ] to select the track and; ] while a track is highlighted to display; Regarding DivX VOD content; Playing Music files; Using the tree screen to find a group
29 RQT9274 A d va n ced op e ra ti o n s ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX ® Certified device must be registered in order to play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content. First generate the DivX VOD registration code for your device and submit it during the registration process. [Important: DivX VOD ...
Page 30 - Regarding Album View screen; Playing still pictures
30 RQT9274 Playing DivX, Music files and still pictures (JPEG) Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EH69 model only. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] [SD] ≥ You can play still pictures recorded with a computer onto a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R/CD-RW and USB memo...
Page 31 - Useful functions during still picture play; Slideshow with music; Rotate RIGHT; ] to select “Rotate RIGHT” or “Rotate LEFT” and press; Zoom in
31 RQT9274 A d va n ced op e ra ti o n s Useful functions during still picture play Start SlideshowSlideshow Setting You can display still pictures one by one at a constant interval. While the Album View screen is displayed 1 Press [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] to select the album. 2 Press [ 1 ] (PLAY). You can...
Page 32 - Playing music; ] to select “Play Music”; Useful functions during music play
32 RQT9274 Playing music Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. 1 Insert a music CD. The menu is automatically displayed. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Play Music” and press [OK]. The unit starts accessing the Gracenote ® Database ( > 50) and searches for the title information. ...
Page 33 - Convenient functions; ] to select a function and; To exit the FUNCTION MENU window; to select the channel.; When you want to pause the TV programme; FUNCTION MENU window; To pause the TV programme you are; Search; motion; Stop Pause
33 RQT9274 A d va n ced op e ra ti o n s Convenient functions By using the FUNCTION MENU window you may access the main functions quickly and easily. If “FUNCTION MENU Display” is set to “On” in the Setup menu, FUNCTION MENU automatically appears when you turn the power on. ( > 60) 1 Press [FUNCT...
Page 34 - Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control; What you can do with “HDAVI Control”; What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”?
34 RQT9274 Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control TM ”) You can enjoy linked operations with the TV and receiver by using “HDAVI Control”. Preparation 1 Connect this u nit to yo u r TV u sing an HDMI cable ( > 9 ) or to yo u r receiver u sing an HDMI cable ( > 64 ). 2 Set “VI...
Page 35 - Instructions/notes re; Easy control only with VIERA remote control
35 RQT9274 A d va n ced op e ra ti o n s Instructions/notes re g ardin g SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EH69 model only. If you connect this unit to the TV that supports “HDAVI Control 2” or later with an HDMI cable, you can enjoy using more convenient functions. You can operate thi...
Page 36 - Editing titles/chapters; ] to select the operation; If you select “Chapter View”; Chapter; Editing titles/chapters and playing
36 RQT9274 Editing titles/chapters Editing [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] (You cannot edit finalized discs.) [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] ≥ The maximum number of items on a disc: [HDD] – Titles: 499 – Chapters: Approx. 1000 per title (Depends on the state of recording.) [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›...
Page 37 - Title operations; Press [OK] at the start point and end point of the; To change the thumbnail; Chapter operations
37 RQT9274 Ed it ing After performing steps 1–4 ( > 36) § Multiple editing is possible. After performing steps 1–6 ( > 36) § Multiple editing is possible. Title operations Delete § [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Press [ 2 , 1 ] to select “Delete” and press [OK]. ≥ Once de...
Page 38 - Creating, editing and playing playlists; Creating playlists
38 RQT9274 Creating, editing and playing playlists [HDD] [RAM] ≥ The maximum number of items on a disc: – Playlists: 99 – Chapters in playlists: Approx. 1000 (Depends on the state of recording.) ≥ If you exceed the maximum numbers of items for a disc, all the items entered will not be recorded. [HDD...
Page 39 - ] to select “Others” and; Editing and playing playlists/chapters; Playlist operations
39 RQT9274 Ed it ing [HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] (Play only) 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Others” and press [OK]. 3 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Playlists” and press [OK]. 4 Press [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] to select the playlist. To start play @ Press [OK]. To edit @ Step 5. ≥...
Page 40 - Editing still pictures and music; Select the album to be edited and; operation
40 RQT9274 Editing still pictures and music ≥ Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EH69 model only. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] (JPEG) [SD] ≥ You can edit pictures and albums. ≥ You cannot edit still pictures recorded on DVD-R DL, CD-R/CD- RW and USB memory. ≥ You cannot...
Page 41 - Editing music; ] to select the album and press; Album and track operation; Deleting still pictures and music using; ] to select the album
41 RQT9274 Ed it ing ≥ Timer recordings do not start when performing “Change Date”, “Copy to DVD”, “Copy to HDD”, “Add Pictures” or “Create Album”. [HDD] Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD drive. 1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. When “MUSIC” is not selected, press the “Yellow” button to s...
Page 42 - Entering text; Show Enter Name screen.; To add a name
42 RQT9274 Entering text ≥ Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EH69 model only. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [SD] You can give names to recorded titles, etc. The maximum number of characters: § Title name for timer recording ≥ If a nam...
Page 43 - Copying titles or playlists; Advanced Copy
43 RQT9274 C opy in g Copying titles or playlists Copying Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EH69 model only. § 1 To high speed copy titles (or playlists created from those titles), set “Rec for High Speed Copy” to “On” before recording to the HDD (The defau...
Page 44 - ] to select “Copy” and; ] to select the title and press; Before copying; Rec for High Speed Copy (
44 RQT9274 Copying titles or playlists When copying a title with main and secondary audio ≥ Select the audio type for recording bilingual broadcast from “Bilingual Audio Selection” ( > 59) when: – Copying to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW. – When “Audio Mode for X...
Page 45 - Copying using the copying list–; To stop copying
45 RQT9274 C opy in g [HDD] ,-. [RAM] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] > [HDD] [HDD] > [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [SD] > [HDD] [RAM] You can order titles and playlists as desired for copy to disc. See also “Before copying” ( > 44). 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to selec...
Page 46 - To cancel all registered copying setting and lists; COPY Navigator/Copying list icons and functions; Operations and on screen displays during copy are also
46 RQT9274 Copying titles or playlists COPY Navigator/Copying list indicators ∫ To edit the copying list Select the item in step 6– 5 ( > 45) 1 Press [OPTION]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select the operation and press [OK]. Delete All: Delete all items registered on the copying list. Press [ 2 , 1 ] to...
Page 47 - Copying SD Video from a video
47 RQT9274 C opy in g To return to the previous screen Press [RETURN]. To stop copying Press [ ∫ ]. You can also press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds to stop copying. ≥ If stopped partway, copying will be up to that point. ≥ The screen on the right is recorded at the beginning. ≥ The content is rec...
Page 48 - Copying still pictures; To register individual still pictures; Copying using the copying list
48 RQT9274 Copying still pictures Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EH69 model only ≥ SDHC Memory Cards used for recording with this unit can only be used with other SDHC Memory Card-compatible equipment. SDHC Memory Cards cannot be used with equipment that...
Page 49 - To select another folder; Copying still pictures on the USB; Copying all the still pictures; Copying new still pictures on the SD
49 RQT9274 C opy in g Add: Add new items to the copying list. 1 Press [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] to select the still picture or folder and press [ ; ]. A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step until you select all necessary items. ≥ Press [ ; ] again to cancel. 2 Press [OK]. Delete: Delete the selected it...
Page 50 - Copying music to HDD; ] to select “Copy Music”; To register individual WMA/MP3 files; About the Gracenote; Copying music from a USB memory or
50 RQT9274 Copying music to HDD You can store the following formats of music data in this unit’s HDD. Music CD (CD-DA) When copying music CDs, this unit makes access to the internal Gracenote ® Database to obtain title information. The album name, track name and artist name are assigned automaticall...
Page 51 - To register on a folder by folder basis; ] to select “Yes” and; To edit the copying list; To update the Gracenote
51 RQT9274 C opy in g ∫ To register on a folder by folder basis 1 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Create List” and press [ 1 ]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Track / Folder” and press [OK]. 3 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Folder” and press [OK]. 4 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “New item” and press [OK]. 5 Press ...
Page 52 - Common procedures; Disc menu—Setting the disc content
52 RQT9274 Using on-screen menus/Status message Setting menus 1 Press [DISPLAY]. ≥ Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and disc contents, there are some items that you cannot select or change. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select the menu and press [ 1 ]. 3 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to sele...
Page 53 - Play menu—Change the play sequence; Status messages
53 RQT9274 Se tti n g m en u s This function works only when the elapsed play time is displayed. Select the item for repeat play. Depending on the disc, the items that can be selected will differ. § Only when you have set “Progressive” to “On” in the Setup menu ( > 60). Press [STATUS]. The displa...
Page 54 - HDD, disc and card management; Setting the protection
54 RQT9274 HDD, disc and card management Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EH69 model only. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] [SD] Preparation ≥ Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the drive. 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 ...
Page 55 - Deleting all titles and playlists—Delete; Deleting all the contents—Format
55 RQT9274 Se tti n g m en u s [HDD] [RAM] Preparation ≥ Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive. ≥ [RAM] Release protection ( > 54, Setting the protection). After performing steps 1–3 ( > 54, Common procedures) 1 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Delete all titles” and press [OK]. 2 Pres...
Page 57 - Changing the unit’s settings
57 RQT9274 Se tti n g m en u s 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. 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Others” and press [OK]. 3 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to selec...
Page 58 - Settings for Playback; Do not forget your password.
58 RQT9274 Changing the unit’s settings Auto-Setup Restart Download from TV You can restart auto channel setting if the setup ( > 10) fails for some reason.Select “Download from TV” when you connect the unit to a VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 3 or later) compatible TV with a HDMI cable. (Programme po...
Page 59 - Picture
59 RQT9274 Se tti n g m en u s (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) § Refer to the operating instructions for connected devices to verify whether or not they can decode each of the audio formats. (All fa...
Page 60 - To change the setting all at once (PAL
60 RQT9274 Changing the unit’s settings (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. Screen Saver [On] When this unit is ...
Page 61 - To change the code on the remote control
61 RQT9274 Se tti n g m en u s (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) § 1 The timer recording programmes are also cancelled. § 2 Recordings on the HDD will not be deleted. § 3 Only for New Zealand Others Remote Control Change the remote control code on the main unit and t...
Page 62 - Other Settings; with the numbered buttons.; Child Lock
62 RQT9274 Other Settings You can configure the remote control TV operation buttons to turn the television on/off, change the television input mode, select the television channel and change the television volume. 1 Point the remote control at the television While pressing [ Í TV], enter the code wit...
Page 63 - Additional connections; Connecting a television with S VIDEO; Connecting a television with; CRT
63 RQT9274 Re fe re n c e Additional connections Reference The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid pict u re than the VIDEO OUT terminal. (Act u al res u lts depend on the television.) ≥ Connect to terminals of the same colour. ≥ Supplied Audio/Video cable can also be used as an alternative f...
Page 64 - Connecting an amplifier with a digital; Connecting a stereo amplifier; Connecting with an HDMI compatible television and receiver
64 RQT9274 Additional connections ≥ To enjoy multi-channel surround sound DVD-Video, connect an amplifier with Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG decoders. “Digital Audio Output” in the Setup menu ( > 59) ≥ When this unit is connected to an amplifier with an optical digital audio cable and connected to ...
Page 65 - Connecting a television and VCR; VCR; Connectin
65 RQT9274 Re fe re n c e Connect to terminals of the same colour. Connecting a television and VCR RF RFI N I N RF RFOUT OUT A V 2 (EXT ) A V 1 (T V ) OPTICAL DIGI DIGITAL AL AUDIO OU UDIO OUT (PCM/BITSTREAM) (PCM/BITSTREAM) COMPO N E N T COMPO N E N T V IDEO OUT V IDEO OUT S- V IDEO V IDEO R-AUDIO-...
Page 66 - Frequently asked questions; Set up
66 RQT9274 Frequently asked questions Refer to the following items if you have any doubts about unit operations. What equipment is necessary to play multi channel surround sound? ¾ You cannot playback multi-channel sound on this unit without other equipment. You must connect this unit with an HDMI c...
Page 67 - What can or cannot be done using the USB port; List of TV Reception Channels
67 RQT9274 Re fe re n c e What can or cannot be done using the USB port on this unit? ¾ You can play DivX, WMA, MP3 or still picture (JPEG) files on a USB memory. ( > 28) ¾ You can copy still pictures (JPEG) files on a USB memory to the HDD or DVD-RAM. ( > 49) ¾ You can copy WMA or MP3 files o...
Page 68 - Messages; Language code list; On the television
68 RQT9274 Messages Language code list Enter the code with the numbered buttons. On the television Authorisation Error. ≥ You are trying to play the DivX VOD content that was purchased with a different registration code. You cannot play the content on this unit. (DivX) ( > 28) Cannot finish recor...
Page 69 - On the unit’s display
69 RQT9274 Re fe re n c e The following messages or service numbers appear on the unit’s display when something unusual is detected during startup and use. § The message are alternately displayed. On the unit’s display DVD (“ ∑ ” stands for a number.) ≥ The remote control and main unit are using d...
Page 70 - Troubleshooting guide; The unit freezes due to one of its safety devices being; Power
70 RQT9274 Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions. No power. The unit does not turn on pressing [ Í ]. ¾ ...
Page 71 - If the Child Lock function is activated, above operation; Sound
71 RQT9274 Re fe re n c e Troubleshooting guide There is a lot of after-image when playing video. ¾ Set “Playback NR” in the Picture menu to “Off”. ( > 53) When playing DVD-Video using progressive output, one part of the picture momentarily appears to be doubled up. ¾ Set “Progressive” in the Pic...
Page 72 - Recording, timer recording and
72 RQT9274 Startup is slow. ¾ Set “Power Save” to “Off” in the Setup menu. ( > 61) If connected with an HDAVI Control 4 compatible TV (VIERA) with the “Standby Power Save” setting activated on the TV, even with “Power Save” set to “Off”, when the TV is in Standby mode, the unit may take some time...
Page 73 - Edit
73 RQT9274 Re fe re n c e Audio and video momentarily pause. ¾ This occurs between playlist chapters. ¾ This occurs between chapters and with partially deleted titles on finalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW that have been copied using the high speed mode. ¾ This oc...
Page 75 - Safety precautions
75 RQT9274 Re fe re n c e Safety precautions Set the u nit u p on an even s u rface away from direct s u nlight, high temperat u res, high h u midity, and excessive vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the u nit’s service life. Do not place heav...
Page 76 - Specifications; Tuner system
76 RQT9274 Specifications Recording system DVD-RAM : DVD Video Recording format DVD-R : DVD-Video format DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) : DVD-Video format DVD-RW : DVD-Video format +R +R DL (Double Layer) +RW Recordable discs DVD-RAM: 2X SPEED (Ver. 2.0), 2-3X SPEED (Ver. 2.1), 2-5X SPEED (Ver. 2.2) DVD-R: 1...
Page 77 - DV input; Power consumption in standby mode:
77 RQT9274 Re fe re n c e SD Card ( [EH69] ) Slot: SD Memory Card slot: 1 pc Compatible media: SD Memory Card § 3 , SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard Format: FAT12, FAT16 § 4 (In case of SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard) FAT32 § 4 (In case of SDHC Memory Card) Still picture (JPEG) Image file format: JPE...
Page 78 - Glossary
78 RQT9274 Glossary Bitstream This is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel) before it is decoded into its various channels. CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) CPRM is technology used to protect broadcasts that are allowed to be recorded only once. Such broadcas...
Page 80 - Index; Panasonic Corporation
Index Adjust the audio quality (Sound menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Adjust the picture quality (Picture menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Album (Music) Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...