Panasonic DMR-XW350 - Manual

5 RQT9429 Ref erence With Other Equipment Cop ying Editing Recor ding Basic operations Quic k Star t Guide Getting star ted Pla ying bac k Still pictures Music Con venient functions Still pictures Still pictures Playing still pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Usefu...

6 RQT9429 HDD and disc information This unit can record or copy to the following HDD or discs. HDD HDD +R +R +R +R DL +R DL +R DL +RW +RW +RW DVD-RAM DVD-RAM DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-R DVD-R DVD-R DL DVD-R DL DVD-R DL DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW Internal Discs that can record to will differ depending on the recor...

7 RQT9429 Quic k Star t Guide Regarding DR, HG, HX, HE, HL mode This unit will record the high de fi nition quality programmes 1 of the digital broadcast onto the HDD with high quality image and audio as it was broadcasted. If copying is performed on those programmes, they are copied in standard de ...

8 RQT9429 HDD and discs you can use for recording and play ( : Possible, –: Impossible) Disc type Hard disk drive (HDD) Standard symbol HDD Data that can be recorded and played Video/Still picture/Music Quality in which video is recorded High de fi nition (HD) quality/Standard de fi nition (SD) qual...

9 RQT9429 Quic k Star t Guide Disc type DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-R DL DVD-RW Standard symbol RAM -R before fi nalisation DVD-V after fi nalisation -R DL before fi nalisation DVD-V after fi nalisation -RW(V) before fi nalisation DVD-V after fi nalisation Data that can be recorded and played Video Still pict...

10 RQT9429 Play-only discs Disc type Logo Standard symbol Uses DVD-Video DVD-V High quality movie and music discs DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format) -RW(VR) DVD-RW video recorded on another DVD recorder You can play programmes that allow “One time only recording” if they have been recorded onto a C...

11 RQT9429 Quic k Star t Guide USB memory and card information USB memories you can use on this unit Compatible USB memories USB memories which are de fi ned as USB mass storage class and digital camera that use PTP protocol: –USB memories that support USB 1.0/1.1 and USB 2.0 Full Speed/High Speed. ...

12 RQT9429 The unit’s display 5 9 7 6 8 USB D PLAY EXT-L COPY SD USB 1 2 3 4 HDDSDVD 1 SD card slot indicator 2 USB port indicator 3 Copying indicator 4 Disc indicator 5 Drive (HDD, DVD or SD) indicator 6 Remote control signal indicator 7 Main display section indicator 8 Playback indicator 9 Timer r...

13 RQT9429 Quic k Star t Guide Main unit 1 Standby/on switch ( 8 ) ( ➡ 18) 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 Display ( ➡ 12) 4 Recording indicator 5 Remote control signal sensor ...

14 RQT9429 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 disc as backup. ■ The H...

15 RQT9429 Quic k Star t Guide Media handling (Disc/USB memory/SD card) Inserting discs 1 Press [ ; OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray. Insert label-up. Cartridge disc Insert label-up with the arrow facing in. Insert fully. 2 Press [ ; OPEN/CLOSE] to close the tray. Automatic drive select function DVD-V C...

16 RQT9429 Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. Refer to “Additional connections” ( ➡ 95) for connection using other terminals and connection with other equipment. When the unit is not to be used for a long time To save power, unplug it from the ...

17 RQT9429 Quic k Star t Guide You can enjoy high-quality picture by changing the connection between this unit and your TV. Connecting to a TV with an HDMI (High De fi nition Multimedia Interface) cable When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital audio and video signal is tran...

18 RQT9429 STEP 2 Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings TIME SLIP DISPLAY STATUS AUDIO TEXT REC MODE REC CREATE CHAPTER FU NC TIO N M EN U DIR EC TN AV IG AT O R GUIDE RETURN PAUSE STOP SLOW/SEARCH CH PAGE SELECT INPUT CH AV TV DRIVESELECT VOL DEL PROG/CHECK EXIT OK OPTION STTL MANUAL SK...

19 RQT9429 Quic k Star t Guide 4 Press [ e , r ] to select “On” or “Off” and press [OK]. OK RETURN Power Save On Off On: Minimises standby power consumption,disables Quick Start function. Unit’s Displayis set to “Automatic”. Off: Enables Quick Start function. On: It will go into the Power Save mode ...

20 RQT9429 Watching digital broadcasts TIME SLIP DISPLAY STATUS AUDIO TEXT REC MODE REC CREATE CHAPTER FU NC TIO N M EN U DIR EC TN AV IG AT O R GUIDE RETURN PAUSE STOP SLOW/SEARCH CH PAGE SELECT INPUT CH AV TV DRIVESELECT VOL DEL PROG/CHECK EXIT OK OPTION STTL MANUAL SKIP SKIP PLAY/x1.3 0 9 8 7 6 5...

21 RQT9429 Basic operations To show Teletext You can enjoy teletext broadcasting, including news, weather forecasts and subtitles, if this service is provided by the broadcasters.When “ ” appears in digital channel information ( ➡ right) 1 Press [TEXT ]. P100 <<01 02 03 04 05 06 07 >> TE...

22 RQT9429 Playing DVD-Video/Playing recorded video contents Refer to “Advanced playback” ( ➡ 38) for detailed information. TIME SLIP STATUS REC MODE REC CREATE CHAPTER FU NC TIO N M EN U DIR EC TN AV IG AT O R GUIDE RETURN PAUSE STOP SLOW/SEARCH CH PAGE SELECT INPUT CH AV TV DRIVESELECT VOL DEL PRO...

23 RQT9429 Basic operations Recording television programmes HDD Refer to “Important notes for recording” ( ➡ 28) and “Advanced recording” ( ➡ 30) for detailed information. TIME SLIP DISPLAY STATUS AUDIO TEXT REC MODE REC CREATE CHAPTER FU NC TIO N M EN U DIR EC TN AV IG AT O R GUIDE RETURN PAUSE STO...

24 RQT9429 Timer recording (Using the TV Guide System) Refer to “Important notes for recording” ( ➡ 28) and “Advanced timer recording” ( ➡ 34–37) for detailed information. TIME SLIP STATUS REC MODE REC CREATE CHAPTER FU NC TIO N M EN U DIR EC TN AV IG AT O R GUIDE RETURN PAUSE STOP SLOW/SEARCH CH PA...

25 RQT9429 Basic operations Programme to a disc RAM Only 1 programme can be set to timer record on the disc. 1 Insert a disc. ■ When the screen with “Format Disc” is displayed You need to format the unrecorded disc such as new discs. e.g., DVD-RAM This disc is not formatted and cannot be played.To f...

26 RQT9429 Deleting titles TIME SLIP STATUS REC MODE REC CREATE CHAPTER FU NC TIO N M EN U DIR EC TN AV IG AT O R GUIDE RETURN PAUSE STOP SLOW/SEARCH CH PAGE SELECT INPUT CH AV TV DRIVESELECT VOL DEL PROG/CHECK EXIT OK OPTION MANUAL SKIP SKIP PLAY/x1.3 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 abc def jkl ghi mno tuv qrs...

27 RQT9429 Basic operations TIME SLIP STATUS REC MODE REC CREATE CHAPTER FU NC TIO N M EN U DIR EC TN AV IG AT O R GUIDE RETURN PAUSE STOP SLOW/SEARCH CH PAGE SELECT INPUT CH AV TV DRIVESELECT VOL DEL PROG/CHECK EXIT OK OPTION MANUAL SKIP SKIP PLAY/x1.3 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 abc def jkl ghi mno tuv qr...

28 RQT9429 Important notes for recording Recording to HDD Recording or timer recording is performed in any recording mode using this unit’s tuner. Recording or timer recording from external equipment is performed in XP, SP, LP, EP or FR mode. Recording to discs RAM Timer recording is performed in XP...

29 RQT9429 Recor ding Playing the disc on other players -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL The disc must be fi nalised ( ➡ 83) It is necessary to fi nalise DVD-R, etc. on this unit after recording or copying titles to them. You can then play them as a commercially sold DVD-Video. However, the discs become pla...

30 RQT9429 Recording modes This also explains about while recording and while copying. (There are discs that can only copy, depending on the disc) Recording modes that can be selected differ depending on the recording methods and discs. Recording mode DR HG, HX, HE, HL XP, SP, LP, EP FR Flexible Rec...

31 RQT9429 Recor ding ■ Recording modes and approximate recording times Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated. (The times provided on this chart are an estimate.) Recording Mode HDD DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-RW +R +RW (4.7 GB) DVD-R DL +R DL (8.5 GB) ...

32 RQT9429 Flexible Recording (Recording that fi ts the remaining disc space) HDD The title is recorded to the size of a new DVD (4.7GB) by automatically selecting optimal quality between XP and EP (8 hours). Preparation Select the channel or the external input to record. Press [DRIVE SELECT] to sel...

33 RQT9429 Recor ding Operation during Recording Check the recording programme Press [STATUS ]. e.g. , while 2 programmes simultaneous recording 090 NINE HD HDD REC1 002 ABC TV REC2 Recording programme displayed on the TV screen Recording programme not displayed on the TV screen Display the recordin...

34 RQT9429 Advanced timer recording Manually programming timer recordings HDD RAM 1 Press [PROG/CHECK]. Channel Name Schedule Drive/Mode Space New Timer Programme OK RETURN Page Up Page Down CH Timer Off Total 0/32 History List Timer Recording 30:30 DR HDD Remain FRI 23.01.2009 8:59 DEL Delete 2 Pre...

35 RQT9429 Recor ding To release the unit from recording standby Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer recording list by pressing [PROG/CHECK]. 1 Press [PROG/CHECK]. 2 Press [ e , r ] to select the programme and press the “Red” button. The timer icon “ z ” ( ➡ 36) will change t...

36 RQT9429 Check, change or delete a programme Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer recording list by pressing [PROG/CHECK]. Press [PROG/CHECK]. Channel Name Schedule Drive/Mode Space New Timer Programme OK RETURN Page Up Page Down CH Timer Off Total 4/32 History List Timer Re...

37 RQT9429 Recor ding Operations in the TV Guide system Basic operations Press [GUIDE] to switch between Landscape view and Portrait view. Landscape view Portrait view Landscape TV Guide All DVB Channels All Types OPTION Portrait/Landscape Page Down Page Up +24 Hr Prog. type Favourites Time: Info AB...

38 RQT9429 Advanced playback Refer to page 42 for playing DivX. Refer to page 60 for playing still pictures. Refer to page 66 for playing music. Note When playing back a title recorded on the HDD, ensure that you match the “TV System” setting to the recorded title ( ➡ 88). A disc or title with diffe...

39 RQT9429 Pla ying bac k Skipping the speci fi ed time (Time Slip) Except DVD-V AVCHD , DivX 1 Press [TIME SLIP]. 2 Press [ e , r ] to select the time and press [OK]. Play skips the speci fi ed time. Each time you press [ e , r ], the time increases [ e ] or decreases [ r ] by 1 minute intervals. (...

40 RQT9429 Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play—Direct Navigator Direct Navigator screen icons * Currently recording.Title protected.Title that was not recorded due to recording protection × Title cannot be played (When copying a title to the HDD, or when data is damaged etc.)Titles that h...

41 RQT9429 Pla ying bac k Playback of the High De fi nition Video (AVCHD) AVCHD It is possible to playback the high de fi nition video (AVCHD) recorded on the Panasonic High de fi nition Video Camera on the disc or SD card. 1 Insert a disc or SD card. 2 Press [ e , r ] to select “Play Video (AVCHD)”...

42 RQT9429 Playing DivX Playing DivX video contents -R -R DL CD USB DivX ® is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an of fi cial DivX Certi fi ed device that plays DivX video. You can play DivX video contents recorded with a computer onto DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R/CD-RW and USB memory. 1...

43 RQT9429 Pla ying bac k Regarding DivX VOD content ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX ® Certi fi ed 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. [Import...

44 RQT9429 Editing titles HDD RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL (You cannot edit fi nalised discs.) +RW -RW(VR) Only “Properties” is possible. Editing of the title can be performed with this unit. For example, an unnecessary part of the title can be deleted. ( ➡ 45, Partial Delete) Note Once deleted, div...

45 RQT9429 Editing Title operations After performing steps 1–4 ( ➡ 44) Delete HDD RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW Press [ w , q ] to select “Delete” and press [OK]. Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding. The available recording space on ...

46 RQT9429 Title operations After performing steps 1–4 ( ➡ 44) Title Compression HDD (Converting the recording mode) Title Compression is a function to convert the recording mode of the title in DR mode. The converted title will be copied to HDD. It will take about the same time as playback of the t...

47 RQT9429 Editing HDD RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) -RW(VR) +R +R DL +RW Only playback of chapter is possible. Regarding Chapters Programmes are recorded as a single title consisting of one chapter. Title Chapter Start End HDD RAM You can divide a title into multiple chapters. Each section between the divisi...

48 RQT9429 Copying titles There are following copying methods. Copy Title Playing Copy the playing title on the HDD to the disc. ( ➡ 51) Copy Make a copying list and then copy. You can set the unit to copy titles in the way you want. ( ➡ 52) Copy AVCHD High de fi nition video (AVCHD format) can be c...

49 RQT9429 Cop ying ■ Copy speed ( : Possible, –: Impossible) High speed mode Normal speed mode Features Copy with shorter time than the recorded time of the title with same quality (recording mode). It will take same or longer time as the recorded time of the titles to be copied. Even if you select...

50 RQT9429 ■ Frequently Asked Questions When is the time high speed copy is not possible? It will copy at normal speed in following cases: Copying to RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW in following conditions: – Titles in DR, HG, HX, HE, HL mode – Title of the AVCHD copied to the HDD Copying to -R -R ...

51 RQT9429 Cop ying Copy Title Playing Copy the playing title on the HDD to the disc. It will start copying from the beginning of the title regardless of the playing position. HDD p RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW 1 Playback the title to copy. When copying the title in DR mode with multiple audio a...

52 RQT9429 Copying using the copying list—Copy HDD ' RAM +RW -RW(VR) p HDD HDD p -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL You can order titles as desired for copy to disc. 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Press [ e , r ] to select “Copy” and press [OK]. Copy HDD DVD 1 2 3 Source Destination Cancel All Copy ...

53 RQT9429 Cop ying Copying list icons and functions Copying list indicators Titles that can be copied in high speed mode to the inserted discTitle with “One time only recording” restriction Titles deleted from the HDD by “One time only recording” restriction after copying. [“One time only recording...

54 RQT9429 Copying a fi nalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and +R DL DVD-V p HDD You can copy the content of fi nalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, and +R DL to the HDD and re-edit. While playing a disc, the content being played is copied to the HDD according ...

55 RQT9429 With Other Equipment Recording broadcasts from external equipment HDD See also “Important notes for recording” ( ➡ 28) e.g., Connecting to the AV2 terminals on the front Turn off the unit and external equipment before connecting. L/MONO - AUDIO- R VIDEO S VIDEO AV2 IN Connect to Audio/Vid...

56 RQT9429 Copying from a video cassette recorder e.g., Connecting to the AV2 or DV input terminals on the front Turn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting. DV IN L/MONO - AUDIO- R VIDEO S VIDEO AV2 IN Connect to Audio/Video output terminals. Other video equipment DV cable (IEEE 1...

57 RQT9429 With Other Equipment DV Automatic Recording HDD RAM -R -RW(V) +R +RW Preparation 1 Turn off the main unit and DV equipment, then connect the equipment with the unit’s DV input terminal ( ➡ 56). 2 Turn on the main unit. When the output signal from the external equipment is NTSC, change “TV...

58 RQT9429 ■ From an SD card or Discs AVCHD (Disc) p HDD AVCHD (SD card) p HDD HDD HDD 1 Insert a disc or card. e.g., SD SD Card OK RETURN SD card is inserted. Play Video ( AVCHD ) Copy Video ( AVCHD ) Copy Video ( MPEG2 ) Play Pictures ( JPEG ) Copy Pictures ( JPEG ) Display contents differ dependi...

59 RQT9429 With Other Equipment ■ From an SD card SD p HDD RAM (All the recordings on the same date become a title.) HDD DVD-RAM 1 Insert a card. e.g., SD Card OK RETURN SD card is inserted. Play Video ( AVCHD ) Copy Video ( AVCHD ) Copy Video ( MPEG2 ) Play Pictures ( JPEG ) Copy Pictures ( JPEG ) ...

60 RQT9429 Playing still pictures 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, USB memory and SD card. You cannot play still pictures while recording or copying. Preparation Insert a disc, USB memory, or SD card. Press [DRIVE SEL...

61 RQT9429 Still pictures Useful functions during still picture play Start Slideshow You can display still pictures one by one at a constant interval. 1 Press [ e , r , w , q ] to select the album or date. 2 Press [ q ] (PLAY). You can also start Slideshow with following steps. After performing step...

62 RQT9429 Editing still pictures (JPEG) HDD RAM SD Editing can be done in units of pictures, albums or dates. You cannot edit still pictures recorded on DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD- R/CD-RW and USB memory. Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the drive. RAM SD Release protection ( ➡ 11, 81, Setting t...

63 RQT9429 Still pictures Still pictures operation After performing steps 1–3 ( ➡ 62) Copy to Album HDD RAM Copy the selected album, date or pictures to an existing album. 1 Press [ w , q ] to select “Start” and press [OK]. 2 Press [ e , r , w , q ] to select the destination album and press [OK]. Th...

64 RQT9429 Copying still pictures HDD RAM USB SD Pictures copied from SD card and USB memory will be categorised according to the shooting date. Pictures without shooting date will be categorised using the creation date. You cannot copy pictures recorded to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R/ CD-RW or USB memory...

65 RQT9429 Still pictures 5 Register still pictures for copy. If you are going to copy a registered list without making any changes to it ( ➡ step 6). Pictures from different dates or albums will not be registered to same list. Copy 1 2 3 Cancel All Copy Direction Copy Mode Create List Start Copying...

66 RQT9429 Playing music Playing MP3 fi les -R -R DL CD USB You can play MP3 fi les recorded with a computer onto a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R/CD-RW and USB memory. You cannot play MP3 fi les on the USB memory while recording. 1 Insert a disc or USB memory. CD OK RETURN Select file type. Play Video ( Div...

67 RQT9429 Music Playing music recorded on HDD Copying music to HDD ( ➡ 71) Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD drive. 1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. When “MUSIC” is not selected, press the “Yellow” button to select “MUSIC”. DIRECT NAVIGATOR Music Menu OK RETURN MUSIC PICTURE VIDEO Pleas...

68 RQT9429 Useful functions during music play HDD -R -R DL CD USB Operations during play Stop Press [ g ]. Pause Press [ h ]. Press [ h ] again or [ q ] (PLAY) to restart play. Search Press [ t ] or [ y ]. Press [ q ](PLAY) to restart play. Skip During play or while paused, press [ u ] or [ i ]. Ski...

69 RQT9429 Music Editing music/playlist Editing music HDD Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD drive. 1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. When “MUSIC” is not selected, press the “Yellow” button to select “MUSIC”. When doing “Delete All Tracks”, “Clear My Favourites” or “Clear Frequently Played...

70 RQT9429 Register track to Playlist HDD You can register your favourite albums and tracks into 10 preset playlists. Name of the playlist can be changed. New playlist cannot be added. Up to 999 tracks can be registered to each playlist. Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD drive. 1 Pr...

71 RQT9429 Music You can store the two formats of music data in this unit’s HDD. Music CD (CD-DA) When inserting 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 automatically allowing you fi n...

72 RQT9429 Deleting still pictures and music using DELETE Navigator Deleting still pictures HDD RAM SD 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Press [ e , r ] to select “Delete” and press [OK]. HDD RAM When “PICTURE” is not selected, press the “Green” button to select “PICTURE”. HDD RAM To switch t...

73 RQT9429 Con venient functions Note VIERA CAST TM home screen is subject to change without notice. The services through VIERA CAST TM are operated by their respective service providers, and service may be discontinued either temporarily or permanently without notice. Therefore, Panasonic will make...

74 RQT9429 Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control TM ”) You can enjoy linked operations with the TV and receiver by using “HDAVI Control”. What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”? VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panas...

75 RQT9429 Con venient functions Easy control only with VIERA remote control 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 this unit using buttons on the TV remote control. The buttons th...

76 RQT9429 Using on-screen menus Common procedures 1 Press [DISPLAY]. Disc PlayPictureSound Soundtrack Subtitle 1 Audio channel Off L R Digital 2/0 ch Menu Item Setting Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and disc contents, there are some items that you cannot select or c...

77 RQT9429 Con venient functions Play menu—Change the play sequence 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. Repeat Play Items displayed depends on the contents of the playbac...

78 RQT9429 Status messages Press [STATUS ]. The display changes each time you press the button. A B C When watching the TV programme 73:27 DR 002 ABC TV Sydn HDD The remaining time and recording mode A 1 TEN HD All DVB Channels 10:30 Select Favourites Corontation street 9:00 - 11:00 Now Rating:PG So...

79 RQT9429 Con venient functions FUNCTION MENU window By using the FUNCTION MENU window you may access the main functions quickly and easily. 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Functions displayed depend on the selected drive or type of disc. Others Recording Delete Playback FUNCTION MENU 22:30 DR RETURN OK C...

80 RQT9429 Entering text HDD RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW You can give names to recorded titles, etc.The maximum number of characters: HDD RAM Characters Title ( HDD RAM ) 64 (44 ) Album of still pictures ( HDD RAM ) 36 Album (Music) ( HDD ) 59 Track ( HDD ) 59 Artist ( HDD ) 39 Playlist (Music)...

81 RQT9429 Con venient functions RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW -RW(VR) SD Common procedures Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD or SD drive. 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Press [ e , r ] to select “Others” and press [OK]. Others FUNCTION MENU DVD-RAM 4:00 EP RETURN OK DV...

83 RQT9429 Con venient functions Selecting the background style—Top Menu -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW You can select the background that will be displayed as the DVD- Video top menu after fi nalising or Create Top Menu ( +RW ). Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. After performi...

84 RQT9429 You can change the unit’s settings using the Setup menu. The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. Common procedures 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Press [ e , r ] to select “Others” and press [OK]. 3 Press [ e , r ] to select “Setup” and press [OK]. Set...

85 RQT9429 Con venient functions ■ Auto-Tuning You can restart auto channel setting if set up ( ➡ 18) fails for some reason. 1 Press [ e , r ] to select “Auto-Tuning” and press [OK]. When the con fi rmation screen appears 2 Press [ w , q ] to select “Yes” and press [OK]. You can also use the followi...

86 RQT9429 HDD/Disc (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) Settings for Playback Press [OK] to show the following settings. Soundtrack for DVD-Video [English] [German] [French] [Italian] [Spanish][Original] The original language of each disc will be selected. [Other ] Sub...

88 RQT9429 Audio Channels for HG/HX/HE/HL Recording This will set the audio when recording to the HDD in HG, HX, HE or HL modes, or converting the recording 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, surro...

89 RQT9429 Con venient functions HDMI Connection Press [OK] to show the following settings. HDMI Video Mode Select “On” when video is output from HDMI AV OUT terminal.[On][Off] When the equipment such as ampli fi ers is connected using HDMI cable, and TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT termi...

90 RQT9429 Others (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) Automatic Standby Select how long the unit remains on when it is not being used.[2 hours] [4 hours] [6 hours] [Off] Remote Control Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote control (the two must...

91 RQT9429 Con venient functions Television operation You can con fi gure 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 pressi...

92 RQT9429 These settings are used when you will connect this unit to a network.The connection to the Internet may take time or the internet may not be connected depending on the connection environment. It is recommended that you use a broadband connection. ■ Testing the connection Always test the c...

93 RQT9429 Con venient functions ■ Setting the proxy server In most cases, default settings can normally be used without making any changes. Please use this setting when instructed to by your Internet provider. Set the proxy server only after the connection test is completed properly. 1 Press [FUNCT...

94 RQT9429 Software of this unit can be updated automatically by following method. From broadcasts From Internet [network connection and setting is required. ( ➡ 92, 98)] Update of the software is done when it is in standby mode. Once the new software is found, it will start the download of the soft...

95 RQT9429 Ref erence Additional connections Connecting a television with S VIDEO terminals The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the television.) Connect to terminals of the same colour. Supplied Audio/Video cable can also be u...

96 RQT9429 Additional connections Connecting with an HDMI compatible television and receiver 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-co...

97 RQT9429 Ref erence Connecting an Analogue television and VCR OPTICAL COAXIAL OUTOUT A V4 IN A V4 IN S VIDEO VIDEO R-AUDIO-L P R P B Y AC IN 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/ BITSTREAM) RF OUT RF IN VHF/UHF RF IN RF OUT VCR’s rear panel VHF/UHF RF IN VIDEO OUT R L AU...

98 RQT9429 Network connection Following function will be available when this unit is connected to the network. This document is assuming that you already have a broadband connection. This connection is not necessary if following functions are not to be used. Enjoying VIERA CAST TM You can access a s...

99 RQT9429 Ref erence Operations that can be performed while recording or copying a title ( : Possible, –: Impossible) Playback of HDD Playback of discs Playback of still pictures Playback of music recorded on HDD While recording to HDD in DR mode – While recording to HDD in HG, HX, HE, HL, XP, SP, ...

101 RQT9429 Ref erence TV Guide Is it possible to programme a recording, with a start and end time that are different from the TV Guide system? ¾ You can manually change the start and end time of programmes in the Timer Recording menu. ( ➡ 34) Can I receive TV Guide system data via a connected satel...

102 RQT9429 Messages On the television Page 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) 43 Cannot fi nish recording completely. The programme was copy-protected. The HDD or di...

103 RQT9429 Ref erence On the unit’s display The following messages or service numbers appear on the unit’s display when something unusual is detected during startup and use. Page DVD (“ ” stands for a number.) The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote...

104 RQT9429 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. Updating to the latest software may solve the problem. ( ➡ 94) Troubleshoot...

105 RQT9429 Ref erence The recorded title is stretched vertically. ¾ 16:9 aspect programmes are recorded in 4:3 aspect in the following cases. – -R -R DL -RW(V) If you recorded or copied using “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” recording mode. – If you recorded or copied to a +R, +R DL or +...

109 RQT9429 Ref erence Picture very infrequently breaks up on some or all channels. ¾ Electrical atmospheric interference caused by local or distant lighting storms or heavy rain with wind in “leafy” locations may cause pictures to break up and audio to mute or distort momentarily. ¾ Impulse noise i...

112 RQT9429 ■ Structure of folders displayed by this unit You can play MP3 and still pictures (JPEG) on this unit by making folders as shown below. However depending on the method of writing data (writing software), play may not be in the order you numbered the folders. Structure of MP3 folders CD U...

113 RQT9429 Ref erence Gracenote ® Corporate Description Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote ® . Gracenote is the industry standard in music recognition technology and related content delivery. For more information visit www.gracenote.com. Gracenote ® Proprietary ...

114 RQT9429 AVCHD AVCHD is a new format (standard) for high de fi nition video cameras that can be used to record and play high-resolution HD images. 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 Prote...

116 RQT9429 Safety precaution CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WARNI...

117 RQT9429 Ref erence Panasonic Warranty 1. The product is warranted for 12 months from the date of purchase. Subject to the conditions of this warranty Panasonic or it's Authorised Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product without charge for parts or labour if, in the opinion of...

118 RQT9429 Index Adjust the audio quality (Sound menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Adjust the picture quality (Picture menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Album (Music) Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69Play . . . . ...

RQT9429-1L H0309FJ1049 Panasonic Corporation Web Site: http://panasonic.net En -If you see this symbol- Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or...