Page 2 - Note to CATV system installer:; CAUTION
RQT8327 2 The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.The exclamation p...
Page 4 - Disc and card information; Discs you can use for recording and play
RQT8327 4 Disc and card information • We recommend using Panasonic discs. We also recommend using DVD-RAM discs with cartridges to protect them from scratches and dirt.• You may not be able to record depending on the condition of the discs and you may not be able to play due to the condition of the ...
Page 5 - Discs that cannot be played; Cards you can use on this unit; Suitable SD Memory Cards; Disc
RQT8327 5 • The producer of the disc can control how discs are played. So you may not always be able to control play as described in these operating instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully. • Operation and sound quality of CDs that do not conform to CD-DA specifications (copy control CD...
Page 6 - The remote control information
RQT8327 6 The remote control information n Batteries • Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control. • Do not use rechargeable type 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 take apart or...
Page 7 - Control reference guide; Remote control; Using the cursor; Main unit
RQT8327 7 Control reference guide Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control. Remote control 1 bo bp ck cn cm br bq bt bs 4 2 6 9 blbm bk cl 7 8 5 3 bn cr cpcq co 1 Turn the unit on ( Ô page 14) 2 Select the drive (DVD or SD) ( Ô page 20, 24) 3 Select channels and t...
Page 8 - STEP 1 Connection; The unit’s RF OUT terminal; Connection with a television
RQT8327 8 STEP 1 Connection This section includes diagrams of four common methods of connections (A-D, pages 8-9). Please connect using the one that best suits you. • Visit Panasonic’s homepage for more information about connection methods. (This is in English only.) http://www.panasonic.com/consume...
Page 9 - receiver
RQT8327 9 • You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming.• Consult your service provider regarding an appropriate cable TV box or satellite receiver. • You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming.• Consult your service provider reg...
Page 10 - Connection with a television (
RQT8327 10 STEP 1 Connection If your television does not have Audio/Video terminals, RF Modulator is necessary a Connection with a television ( Ô page 8 , A) b Connection with a television and a video cassette recorder ( Ô page 8 , B) c Connection with a television and a cable box or satellite recei...
Page 11 - To enjoy higher picture quality; Connecting to the S VIDEO IN terminal; Connecting to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminal
RQT8327 11 The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the television.) These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive output ( Ô page 53) and provide a purer picture than the S VIDEO OUT terminal.• Connect to termina...
Page 12 - Connecting an amplifier or system component
RQT8327 12 STEP 1 Connection n Connecting an amplifier with a digital input terminal • When connecting this unit to a television with an HDMI cable, set “HDMI Audio Output” to “Off ” in the Setup menu ( Ô page 45). • To enjoy multi-channel surround on a DVD-Video, connect an amplifier with a built-i...
Page 13 - Connecting to a TV
RQT8327 13 HDMI is the next-generation interface for digital devices. When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital audio and video signal is transmitted. You can enjoy high quality, digital video and audio with just one cord. When connecting to an HDMI-compatible HDTV (High Def...
Page 14 - STEP 2 Plug-in Auto Tuning
RQT8327 14 STEP 2 Plug-in Auto Tuning After pressing [ ^ DVD POWER] to turn the unit on for the first time, the unit starts necessary setup. Preparation Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. 1 Press [ ^ DVD POWER]. 2 Press [ e , r ] to se...
Page 15 - When one of the following screen appears; the main unit for about five seconds.; Adding and deleting channels; Tuning
RQT8327 15 6 Press [ENTER] to start Plug-in Auto Tuning. The unit then proceeds with Auto Clock Setting. The time is displayed when finished. n When one of the following screen appears “No channels were found.” screen After turning off the unit, confirm following and perform setup again.• Confirm th...
Page 16 - Channel captions/Selecting television type; Channel captions; Preset Channel Captions
RQT8327 16 Channel captions/Selecting television type You can apply the preset captions, or manually enter new ones yourself. The captions you enter are displayed when the channel is displayed and in the Direct Navigator screen. • You can set channel captions after channel setting on this unit is co...
Page 17 - Remote control settings; the numbered buttons.; Clock settings; Television operation
RQT8327 17 Remote control settings Refer to the control reference on page 16. You can operate the TV through the unit’s remote control. Point the remote control at the television While pressing [ ^ POWER TV], enter the code with the numbered buttons. e.g., 0250: [0] Ô [2] Ô [5] Ô [0] Manufacturer an...
Page 18 - Important notes for recording; CHG
RQT8327 18 Important notes for recording Recording of MTS broadcasting Both main and secondary audio can be recorded You can change the audio during playback. ( Ô page 25, Changing audio) If you record from external equipment– Select both “Main” and “SAP” on the external equipment. Select the main o...
Page 19 - When finalizing the disc; Recording modes and approximate recording times; Disc Insertion/Ejection; When the format confirmation screen is displayed; When removing a recorded disc
RQT8327 19 Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated. * 1 It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side of a double sided disc to the other. * 2 When “Recording Time in EP Mode” is set to “EP – Extended Play (6H)” in the Setup me...
Page 20 - Recording television programs; unit to open the tray and insert a disc.; To pause recording
RQT8327 20 Recording television programs • You can record up to 99 titles on one disc. • You can record up to 49 titles on one disc. • It is not possible to record onto a card. See also the notes “Important notes for recording” ( Ô page 18). Note • You can create a Top Menu using “Create DVD Top Men...
Page 22 - Scheduled recording; ] to select “New Scheduled; To set daily or weekly timer; To return to the previous screen
RQT8327 22 Scheduled recording See also the notes “Important notes for recording” ( Ô page 18). You can enter up to 16 programs up to a month in advance. (Each daily or weekly program is counted as one program.) Preparation • Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the ...
Page 23 - ] to select “Stop recording”; To change a program; Sch
RQT8327 23 1 When the unit is on Press [ g ]. The confirmation screen appears. 2 Press [ w , q ] to select “Stop recording” and press [ENTER]. Recording stops and the scheduled recording is canceled. (Daily and weekly schedules remain and scheduled recording will start as scheduled.) 1 Press [SCHEDU...
Page 24 - Playing discs; When a menu screen appears on the television; ] to select the title and press; If the recorded title is stretched vertically; Selecting recorded titles to play
RQT8327 24 Playing discs Preparation • Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. • Turn on this unit. 1 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. 2 Insert a disc ( Ô page 20). 3 Press [ q ] (PLAY). Play starts from the most recently recor...
Page 25 - Operations during play; Press the numbered buttons.
RQT8327 25 Operations during play Stop Press [ g ]. The stopped position is memorized. Resume play function Press [ q ] (PLAY) to restart from this position. • Depending on the disc, resume play function may not be effective. • The stopped position is cleared when: – You press [ g ] several times. –...
Page 26 - When the Title View screen is displayed; ] to select the album
RQT8327 26 Using menus to play still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB ( Ô page 5). You can play CD-R, CD-RW discs which contain still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) that have been recorded on a computer.• You cannot playback still pictures while recording or c...
Page 27 - Useful functions during still picture; Press; Properties
RQT8327 27 n To select a higher folder While the Album View screen is displayed (Only if there is a multiple number of higher folders recognizable)1 Press [SUB MENU].2 Press [ e , r ] to select “Select Root folder” and press [ENTER]. 3 Press [ w , q ] to select the higher folder and press [ENTER]. n...
Page 28 - Using menus to play MP3; ] to select the track and; Using the tree screen to find a group
RQT8327 28 Using menus to play MP3 • You can play CD-R, CD-RW discs which contain MP3 files that have been recorded on a computer. • You may not be able to playback MP3 files which contain still pictures. Preparation • Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.• Insert a disc ( Ô page 20). 1 Pres...
Page 29 - Using on-screen menus
RQT8327 29 Using on-screen menus Refer to control reference on page 28. 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 [ e , r ] to select the menu and press [ q ]. 3 Press [ e , r...
Page 30 - Editing titles/chapters; to select the operation and press
RQT8327 30 Editing titles/chapters • The maximum number of items on a disc: Note • Once deleted, divided or shortened, a title cannot be restored to its original state. Make certain before proceeding. • You cannot edit during recording.• You can create a Top Menu using “Create DVD Top Menu” ( Ô page...
Page 31 - Title operations; Press [ENTER] when the image you want to use as a; Chapter operations
RQT8327 31 After performing steps 1–4 ( Ô page 30) * Multiple editing is possible. After performing steps 1–6 ( Ô page 30) * Multiple editing is possible. Title operations Delete Title* Press [ w , q ] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER]. • Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be...
Page 32 - Creating, editing and playing playlists
RQT8327 32 Creating, editing and playing playlists • The maximum number of items on a disc: • If you exceed the maximum numbers of items for a disc, all the items entered will not be recorded. Preparation • Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this...
Page 34 - Editing still pictures
RQT8327 34 Editing still pictures • You can edit still pictures or albums.• You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB ( Ô page 5). • You cannot edit still pictures recorded on CD-R/CD-RW. Preparation
Page 35 - Album and picture operations; Album Name; ] to select the album which contains the still picture you want to; Editi
RQT8327 35 After performing steps 1–4 ( Ô page 34) * Multiple editing is possible. Note • Scheduled recordings do not start when performing “Add Picture” or “Create Album”.• You cannot perform “Add Picture” or “Create Album” to a higher folder. Album and picture operations Delete Album*Delete Pictur...
Page 36 - Copying still pictures; To cancel all settings
RQT8327 36 Copying still pictures • You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB ( Ô page 5). • You cannot copy still pictures recorded on CD-R/CD-RW. Preparation • Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. • Turn the unit on...
Page 37 - Copying settings; Copying Direction; To register individual still pictures
RQT8327 37 After performing steps 1–3 ( Ô page 36, “Copying using the copying list”) To show other pages Press [ e , r , w , q ] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press [ENTER]. • You can also press [ u ] (Previous) or [ i ] (Next). Multiple registration Select with [ e , r , w , q ] and press [ h ...
Page 38 - Copying from a video cassette recorder; ] to select “DV Camcorder; input channel for the equipment you; Manual recording
RQT8327 38 Copying from a video cassette recorder e.g.: Connecting other video equipment to the IN2 or DV IN terminals You can also connect to the IN1 input terminal on the rear. • Turn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting. If the audio output of the other equipment is monaural C...
Page 39 - Entering text; Show Enter Name screen.; Delete Navigator
RQT8327 39 Entering text Refer to the control reference on page 38. You can give names to recorded titles, etc. The maximum number of characters: * Scheduled recordingIf a name is long, parts of it may not be shown in some screens. 1 Show Enter Name screen. 2 Press [ e , r , w , q ] to select a char...
Page 40 - DVD and card Management; Cartridge–protection
RQT8327 40 DVD and card Management 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. 2 Press [ e , r ] to select “Other Functions” and press [ENTER]. 3 Press [ e , r ] to select “DVD Management” or “Card Management” and press [ENTER]. To return to the previous screen Press [RETURN]. To exit the screen Press [RETUR...
Page 41 - To confirm the layer you can record
RQT8327 41 You can select whether to show the top menu after finalizing. Make selections before finalizing the disc. Preparation • Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. After performing steps 1–3 ( Ô page 40) 4 Press [ e , r ] to select “Playback will start with:” and press [ENTER]. 5 Press ...
Page 42 - Changing the unit’s settings; ] to select the tab and; Common procedures; Summary of settings
RQT8327 42 Changing the unit’s settings 1 While stopped Press [SETUP]. 2 Press [ e , r ] to select the tab and press [ q ]. 3 Press [ e , r ] to select the menu and press [ENTER]. 4 Press [ e , r ] to select the option and press [ENTER]. To return to the previous screen Press [RETURN]. To exit the s...
Page 46 - Changing the speaker setting to suit your speakers; B A
RQT8327 46 Changing the unit’s settings Refer to the control reference on page 42. For connection with an HDMI cable to an amplifier, use the following settings on this unit if you cannot set the speaker size, presence and delay effect on the amplifier. 1 While stopped Press [SETUP]. 2 Press [ e , r...
Page 47 - Messages; On the television
RQT8327 47 Messages The following messages or service numbers appear on the unit’s display when something unusual is detected during startup and use. On the television Page Cannot finish recording completely. • The program was copy-protected. • The disc may be full. • The maximum number of times you...
Page 48 - Frequently asked questions; Can I switch to SAP during recording?
RQT8327 48 Frequently asked questions Set up Page Do I need to connect Audio/video cables from the unit to the TV? • To enjoy vision and sounds from this unit to the TV, always use AV cables for connection. If your television does not have AUDIO/VIDEO terminals, an RF modulator is necessary. Consult...
Page 49 - Troubleshooting guide
RQT8327 49 Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 55 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to “P...
Page 51 - Tro
RQT8327 51 Recording/Scheduled recording/Copying Page Cannot record. • You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the unit can record onto. • The disc is unformatted. Format the disc using DVD Management. • The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set ...
Page 53 - Glossary
RQT8327 53 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. CPPM (Content Protection for Prerecorded Media) A copy protection system used for DVD-Audio files. This unit supports CPPM. CPRM (Content Protection ...
Page 54 - Specifications
RQT8327 54 Specifications Recordable discs: DVD-RAM: Ver. 2.0Ver. 2.1/3X–SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 1.0Ver. 2.2/5X–SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 2.0 DVD-R: For General Ver. 2.0For General Ver. 2.0/4X–SPEED DVD-R Revision 1.0For General Ver. 2.x/8X–SPEED DVD-R Revision 3.0For General Ver. 2.x/16X–SPEED DVD-R Re...
Page 55 - Panasonic DVD Recorder Limited Warranty; Panasonic Canada Inc.; PANASONIC/TECHNICS PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY; Customer Services Directory; Service in Puerto Rico; Specifications/Limited Warra
RQT8327 55 Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Pa...
Page 56 - Instalación básica; Terminal RF OUT de la unidad; Conexión con un televisor y una videograbadora; Terminal S VIDEO OUT
RQT8327 56 Instalación básica • Visite la página inicial de Panasonic para obtener más información acerca de los métodos de conexión. (Sólo está en inglés.) http://www.panasonic.com/consumer_electronics/dvd_recorder/dvd_connection.asp • Antes de hacer la conexión, apague todos los equipos y lea los ...
Page 57 - Si el reloj va una hora adelantado o retrasado; Si aparece la pantalla “Ajuste manual del reloj”; Sintonización automática
RQT8327 57 Preparación • Encienda el televisor y seleccione la entrada de vídeo apropiada para las conexiones de esta unidad. 1 Pulse [ ^ DVD POWER]. 2 Pulse [ e , r ] para seleccionar el idioma y pulse [ENTER]. Si se equivoca, pulse [RETURN] para volver a la pantalla anterior. 3 Pulse [ e , r ] par...
Page 58 - Grabación de programas de televisión; principal para abrir la bandeja e; Para hacer una pausa en la grabación; Modo de grabación
RQT8327 58 Grabación de programas de televisión • Puede grabar hasta 99 títulos en un disco. • Puede grabar hasta 49 títulos en un disco. 1 Pulse [DRIVE SELECT] para seleccionar la unidad DVD. 2 Pulse [ ; OPEN/CLOSE] en la unidad principal para abrir la bandeja e introducir un disco. • Pluse de nuev...
Page 59 - Reproducción de discos; Operaciones durante la reproducción
RQT8327 59 Reproducción de discos 1 Pulse [DRIVE SELECT] para seleccionar la unidad DVD. 2 Inserte un disco ( Ô página 58). 3 Pulse [ q ] (PLAY). La reproducción se inicia a partir del título grabado más recientemente. La reproducción se inicia desde el principio del disco. n Cuando aparece una pant...
Page 60 - En Sp; Index
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 http://www.panasonic.com Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5...
