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Panasonic Diga DMR-EH50 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

DMR-EH50
Model No.
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
EG
HARD DISK DRIVE
Region number supported by
this unit
Region numbers are allocated to DVD players
and DVD-Video according to where they are
sold.
≥The region number of this unit is "2".
≥The unit will play DVD-Video marked with
labels containing "2" or "ALL".
Example:
2
ALL

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum
performance and safety, please read these
instructions carefully.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this
product, please read the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
The GUIDE Plus+ system is available in the
following countries:
Austria/Belgium/France/Germany/Italy/
Netherlands/Spain/Switzerland
(as of 30th April 2005)
≥This service may not be available in some
areas in the above countries.
≥There may be changes in the service areas.
Refer to the "User's manual for the GUIDE Plus+
system" if using the GUIDE Plus+ system.
RQT8027-3L
2
3
5

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com Please keep this manual for future reference. The GUIDE Plus+ system is available in the following countries:...
  • Page 2 SUOMI CAUTION! VAROITUS! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN MUULLA KUIN TÄSSÄ USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR KÄYTTÖOHJEESSA MAINITULLA TAVALLA SAATTAA ALTISTAA KÄYTTÄJÄN TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1 PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE YLITTÄVÄLLE NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE. SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Getting started Editing Useful features ....... . . 3 Editing titles/chapters .

  • Page 4: Hdd (Hard Disk Drive) Handling Care

    ∫ Indemnity concerning recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or edited content (data), and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly. Likewise, the above also applies in a case where any type of repair is made to the unit (including any other non-HDD related component).

  • Page 5: Disc And Card Handling

    Disc and card handling ∫ How to hold a disc or card ∫ Handling precautions ≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause disc Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface. warping and un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.) ≥Write on the label side of the disc only with a soft, oil-based felt pen.

  • Page 6: Inserting, Removing The Sd Card

    Inserting, Removing the SD card Only insert or remove the SD card after turning the unit off. When the card indicator (“SD”) on the unit’s display is flashing, the card is being read from or written to. Do not turn off the unit or remove the card. Such action may result in malfunction or loss of the card’s contents.

  • Page 7: Using Dvd-R, Dvd-Rw And +R On This Unit

    Using DVD-R, DVD-RW and +R on this unit § Restrictions with DVD-R, etc. ≥16:9 aspect programmes are recorded in 4:3 aspect. ≥The main (M 1) or secondary audio (M 2 ) only can be recorded for bilingual broadcasts. ≥Playing the disc on other DVD players is not possible before finalizing. §...

  • Page 8: Included Accessories

    Included accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. (Product numbers correct as of February 2005. These may be subject to change.) ∏ ∏ ∏ ∏ ∏ (EUR7729KC0) 1 Remote control 1 AC mains lead 1 RF coaxial cable 2 Batteries 1 Audio/video ≥For use with this unit only.

  • Page 9: Hdd, Disc And Card Information

    Creating playlists ≥We recommend using Panasonic discs and cards. We also recommend using DVD-RAM discs with cartridges to protect them from scratches and dirt. ≥Discs from other manufacturers may not be recorded or played due to the condition of the recording.

  • Page 10: Discs That Cannot Be Played

    HDD, disc and card information Play-only discs (12 cm/8 cm) DVD-RW (DVD Video Disc type DVD-Video DVD-Audio Video CD Recording format) Logo – – Indicated in these [DVD-V] [DVD-A] [-RW‹VR›] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] instructions by Instructions High quality High fidelity DVD-RW recorded on Recorded CD-R and CD-...
  • Page 11 PC, you may not be able to use it on this unit. In these cases, format the card on this unit ( 51, 68). ≥This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT 12 system and FAT 16 system based on SD Memory Card Specifications. ≥We recommend using a Panasonic SD card. Structure of folders displayed by this unit The following can be displayed on this unit.

  • Page 12: Control Reference Guide

    Control reference guide Remote control Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control. 1 Turn the unit on ( 18, 19) 2 Direct TV recording ( 3 Select drive (HDD, DVD or SD) ( 22, 30, 34) 4 Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter numbers 5 Cancel Í...

  • Page 13: Main Unit

    Main unit DRIVE OPEN/CLOSE SELECT /k1.3 EXT LINK S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L/MONO -AUDIO IN- < Opening the front panel Press down on the part with your finger 1 Standby/on switch (Í/I) ( 18, 19) 9 Open/close disc tray ( 22, 30) Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa.

  • Page 14: Step 1 Connection

    69). Make sure to connect a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable to the television if using the Q Link functions. The following systems from other manufacturers have similar function to Q Link from Panasonic. For details, refer to your television’s operating instructions or consult your dealer.
  • Page 15 ≥This unit is compatible with timer recording using the programme function on television (e.g., a IDTV) ( 29). ≥The AV2 or AV4 Scart terminals on Panasonic televisions are compatible with the Q Link functions. indicates included accessories. indicates accessories not included.
  • Page 16 STEP Connection Connecting a television with AUDIO/VIDEO terminals and VCR Connecting to the television using the 21-pin Scart cables ( To the aerial indicates included accessories. indicates accessories not included. are required connections. Connect in the numbered order. Splitter To household mains socket Television’s rear panel (AC 220–240 V, 50 Hz) VHF/UHF...

  • Page 17: Connecting An Amplifier Or System Component

    Connecting a digital/satellite receiver or decoder ≥Decoder here means the device used to decode scrambled broadcasts (Pay TV). ≥Change the “AV2 Input” and “AV2 Connection” settings in the SETUP menu to match the connected equipment ( 57) after tuning is completed ( 18, 19).

  • Page 18: Step 2 Channel Reception Settings

    STEP Channel reception settings Preset Download Í/ l (Setup with Q Link functions) When connecting to a television that has the Q Link HDD DVD SD DRIVE functions ( 69) with a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable OPEN/CLOSE SELECT /k1.3 EXT LINK 15).
  • Page 19 ∫ If the clock setting menu appears Auto-Setup Set the clock manually ( 60). (Setup without Q Link functions) ∫ To confirm that stations have been tuned ≥When connecting to a television with the VIDEO OUT, correctly ( S VIDEO OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal ∫...

  • Page 20: Set Up To Match Your Television And Remote Control

    Set up to match your television and remote control Press [3, 4] to select “Connection” Í and press [1]. TV operation Í buttons VOLUME DIRECT TV REC Press [3, 4] to select “TV Aspect” and press [ENTER]. PAGE Press [3, 4] to select the TV aspect Numbered buttons and press [ENTER].

  • Page 21: Television Operation

    Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote television channel and change the television volume. control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products close together. Point the remote control at the television Use “DVD 1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances.

  • Page 22: Recording Television Programmes

    Recording television programmes Press [W X CH] to select the channel. AVCD BS DUB EXT Link MPEG4 D.MIX D.MIX RWRAM HDD DVD SD DRIVE OPEN/CLOSE SDPC SELECT /k1.3 EXT LINK S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L/MONO -AUDIO IN- To select with the numbered buttons: ∫...
  • Page 23 Recording modes and approximate recording times After recording ≥[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] In order to play a disc recorded using this unit on Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated. other playback equipment, the disc must first be finalized ( 52).

  • Page 24: Rec For High Speed Dubbing

    Recording television programmes Flexible Recording DVD SD (Recording that fits the remaining disc space) DRIVE OPEN/CLOSE SELECT /k1.3 [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording ∫ HDD, DVD indicator within the remaining disc space. The recording mode becomes FR VOLUME mode.

  • Page 25: Playing While You Are Recording

    To stop play Playing while you are recording Press [∫]. To stop recording [HDD] [RAM] 2 seconds after play stops Press [∫]. Playing from the beginning of the title you are To stop timer recording recording—Chasing playback Press [F TIMER]. ≥You can also press and hold [∫] on the main unit for more than 3 Press [1] (PLAY) during recording.

  • Page 26: Timer Recording

    Timer recording Using S number to make timer HDD DVD SD DRIVE OPEN/CLOSE SELECT /k1.3 recordings ∫ Entering S numbers is an easy way of timer recording. You can find these numbers in TV listings in newspapers or magazines. ≥You can enter up to 32 programmes up to a month in advance. Í...

  • Page 27: To Release The Unit From Recording Standby

    ∫ To release the unit from recording standby Press [F TIMER]. “F” goes out. ≥Be sure to press [F TIMER] before the programme start time to put the unit in recording standby. Timer recording will work only if “F” is displayed. ∫...

  • Page 28: Manually Programming Timer Recordings

    Timer recording Refer to the control reference on page 26. ∫ To release the unit from recording standby Press [F TIMER]. Manually programming timer “F” goes out. ≥Be sure to press [F TIMER] before the programme start time to recordings put the unit on recording standby.

  • Page 29: Check, Change Or Delete A Programme

    Check, change or delete a programme Making timer recordings on the television ≥Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer (e.g., of digital broadcasts) recording list by pressing [PROG/CHECK]. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] Press [PROG/CHECK]. To make a timer recording with your television, connect to a television with a Q Link function ( 69) that you can use for setting...

  • Page 30: Playing Recorded Video Contents/Playing Play-Only Discs

    Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs ∫ Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play— Direct Navigator [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [-RW‹VR›] 1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. DVD SD DRIVE OPEN/CLOSE SELECT ≥Thumbnail Display ≥Table Display /k1.3 EXT LINK S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L/MONO -AUDIO IN- DIRECT NAVIGATOR TITLE VIEW...

  • Page 31: Operations During Play

    ∫ When a menu screen appears on the television [DVD-V] [DVD-A] Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item and press [ENTER]. Some items can also be selected using the numbered buttons. [VCD] Press the numbered buttons to select the item. e.g., ≥To return to the menu screen [DVD-V] Press [TOP MENU] or [SUB MENU].

  • Page 32: Simple Editing Operations During Play

    Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Refer to the control reference on page 30. Operations during play (continued) Displaying the television Press [TIME SLIP]. Play images PLAY The unit displays the television image as a picture- 0 min image as a picture-in- in-picture.

  • Page 33: Using Menus To Play Mp3

    Using menus to play MP3 [CD] Preparation Í Press [DVD] to select the DVD drive. Í VOLUME DIRECT TV REC This unit plays MP3 files recorded on CD-R/RW designed for audio recording that are finalized ( 68) on a computer. PAGE The screen shown below is displayed when you insert a disc containing MP3 files and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF).

  • Page 34: Playing Still Pictures (Jpeg/Tiff)

    Playing still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the still HDD, DVD, SD indicator ∫ picture and press [ENTER]. You can also select still pictures with the numbered buttons. DRIVE OPEN/CLOSE SELECT /k1.3 e.g., 115: [0] DRIVE SELECT 1115: [1] ≥Press [2, 1] to display the previous or next still picture.

  • Page 35: Useful Functions During Still Picture Play

    Useful functions during still picture Regarding still pictures (JPEG, TIFF) play [HDD] [RAM] [SD] ≥Compatible formats: DCF § compliant (Content recorded on a Start Slide You can display still pictures one by one digital camera, etc.) with constant interval. Show §...

  • Page 36: Using On-Screen Menus/Functions Window And Status

    Using on-screen menus/FUNCTIONS window and Status message Disc menu—Setting the disc content Í Í § Soundtrack VOLUME DIRECT TV REC [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [-RW‹VR›] The disc’s audio attributes appear. PAGE [DVD-V] [DVD-A] Select the audio and language ( below, Audio attribute, Language).

  • Page 37: Functions Window

    Picture menu—Change the picture quality FUNCTIONS window By using the FUNCTIONS window you may access the main Playback NR functions quickly and easily. Reduces noise and picture degradation. While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. § Progressive Functions displayed depend on the selected drive or type of Select “On”...

  • Page 38: Editing Titles/Chapters

    Editing titles/chapters During play or while stopped HDD, DVD PAGE Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. [HDD] [RAM] ShowView Press the “Red” button to select CANCEL INPUT SELECT MANUAL SKIP “VIDEO”. SKIP SLOW/SEARCH :, 9 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title. PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 STOP...

  • Page 39: Title Operations

    Title operations After performing steps 1–5 ( Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER]. § Erase ≥Once erased, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] ≥The available recording space on DVD-R or +R does not increase when you erase titles. ≥Available recording space on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) increases only when the last recorded title is erased.

  • Page 40: Creating, Editing And Playing Playlists

    Creating, editing and playing playlists Press [3, 4] to select “PLAYLISTS” and press [ENTER]. Í Í VOLUME DIRECT TV REC Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Create” HDD, DVD PAGE and press [ENTER]. PLAYLISTS PLAYLIST VIEW ShowView - - - - - - - - - CANCEL...

  • Page 41: Editing And Playing Playlists/Chapters

    Editing and playing playlists/chapters Playlist operations [HDD] [RAM] After performing steps 1–5 ( left) [-RW‹VR›] (Play only) § Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and press Erase [ENTER]. While stopped [HDD] [RAM] Once erased, the playlists are lost and Press [FUNCTIONS]. cannot be restored.

  • Page 42: Editing Still Pictures

    Editing still pictures Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the still picture. Í Í VOLUME To show other pages DIRECT TV REC Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press [ENTER]. HDD, DVD, ≥You can also press [:, 9] to show other pages. PAGE Multiple editing Select with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [;].

  • Page 43: Transferring (Dubbing)

    Transferring (dubbing) titles or playlists [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] You can select from a variety of methods to transfer (dub) on this unit. You cannot transfer (dub) titles which have been treated to prevent copying. ∫ Transferring (dubbing) direction You can transfer (dub) your favorite titles and playlists to discs.

  • Page 44: One Touch Transfer (Dubbing)

    Transferring (dubbing) titles or playlists Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER]. Í Í A transferring (dubbing) complete message appears on the VOLUME screen for a few seconds when transferring (dubbing) is DIRECT TV REC completed. PAGE Numbered ≥The transfer (dubbing) speed and picture quality are set as buttons follows.
  • Page 45 Set the recording mode. ∫ To stop transferring (dubbing) ≥If you are not going to change the recording mode, press [4] Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds. step 5). ≥If stopped partway, transferring (dubbing) will be up to that 1 Press [3, 4] to select “Dubbing Mode”...

  • Page 46: Transferring (Dubbing) A Finalized Dvd-R, Dvd-Rw (Dvd-Video Format) And +R

    Transferring (dubbing) titles or playlists Refer to the control reference on page 44. After performing steps 1–4 (“Format” is automatically set to “DVD- Video”) ( 44, right column–45, left column) ∫ To edit the transferring (dubbing) list Set “Dubbing Time”. Erase All Select the item in step 5–4 ( 45, left column)

  • Page 47: Recording From A Video Cassette Recorder

    Recording from a video cassette recorder Preparation ≥Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the recording drive. ≥When recording bilingual programmes Í [HDD] [RAM] Í VOLUME When both M 1 and M 2 is selected on the connected equipment, DIRECT TV REC you can select the audio type in playback.

  • Page 48: Transferring (Dubbing) Still Pictures

    Transferring (dubbing) still pictures Register still pictures for transfer (dubbing). Í Í ≥If you are going to transfer (dub) a registered list without VOLUME DIRECT TV REC making any changes to it ( step 6). You can register still pictures or still picture folders. PAGE ≥Still pictures and folders cannot be registered on the same Numbered...

  • Page 49: Transferring (Dubbing) All The Still Pictures On A Card-Copy All Pictures

    Transferring (dubbing) all the still To show other pages Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press pictures on a card—COPY ALL [ENTER]. ≥You can also press [:, 9] to show other pages. PICTURES Multiple editing [SD] >...

  • Page 50: Hdd, Disc And Card Management

    HDD, disc and card management Setting the protection [RAM] Í Í VOLUME DIRECT TV REC Preparation ≥Press [DVD] to select the DVD drive. HDD, DVD, PAGE After performing steps 1–3 ( left) Press [3, 4] to select “Disc ShowView Protection” and press [ENTER]. CANCEL INPUT SELECT MANUAL SKIP...

  • Page 51: Erasing All Titles And Playlists-Erase All Titles

    Erasing all titles and playlists—Erase Erasing all the contents of a disc or all titles card—Format [HDD] [RAM] [HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [-RW‹VR›] [SD] Preparation Preparation ≥Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the drive. ≥Press [HDD], [DVD] or [SD] to select the drive. ≥Release protection ( ≥Release protection ( 50).

  • Page 52: Enabling Discs To Be Played On Other Equipment

    TOP MENU LIST ≥You cannot finalize discs recorded on other manufacturer’s equipment. Display after finalizing ≥If you finalize discs recorded on Panasonic equipment other than Thumbnail this unit, the background selected as “Top Menu” may not be (Still picture) displayed.

  • Page 53: Entering Text

    Entering text Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a PAGE Numbered character and press [ENTER]. buttons ShowView Repeat this step to enter other characters. CANCEL INPUT SELECT MANUAL SKIP ¢ CANCEL ≥To erase a character SKIP SLOW/SEARCH Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the character in the name field and press [;].

  • Page 54: Child Lock

    Child Lock The Child Lock deactivates all buttons on the unit and remote ShowView control. Use it to prevent other people from operating the unit. INPUT SELECT CANCEL MANUAL SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH Press and hold [ENTER] and [RETURN] STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 simultaneously until “X HOLD”...

  • Page 55: Summary Of Settings

    Changing the unit’s settings Summary of settings The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) Tuning Manual ( Auto-Setup Restart ( Download from TV ( Disc Settings for playback ≥Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.
  • Page 56 Changing the unit’s settings Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) Dynamic Range Compression [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital only) ≥On Sound ≥Off Change the dynamic range for late night viewing. ≥M 1 Bilingual Audio Selection ≥M 2 Select whether to record the main or secondary audio type when: You cannot select the audio on this unit when recording from an –Recording or transferring (dubbing) to a DVD-R, DVD-RW...
  • Page 57 Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) ≥16:9 ≥4:3 ≥Letterbox Connection TV Aspect ( Set to match the type of television connected. ≥On ≥Off Progressive ( ≥PAL ≥NTSC TV System ( ≥Video (with component) AV1 Output Selects the output from the AV1 terminal. ≥S Video (with component) Select “RGB (without component)”...

  • Page 58: Tuning

    Changing the unit’s settings Refer to the control reference at the bottom of page 54. ∫ To change the tuning settings for individual programme position Tuning Press [3, 4, 2, 1] Manual Name While stopped Tuning Channel to select a Fine Tuning Auto Press [FUNCTIONS].
  • Page 59 List of TV Reception Channels Auto-Setup Restart, Download from TV You can restart auto channel setting if Preset Download or Auto- TV Channel Channel Setup ( 18, 19) fails for some reason. Other indication Germany/Italy France Countries After performing steps 1–4 ( 2 –...

  • Page 60: Clock Settings

    Changing the unit’s settings Refer to the control reference at the bottom of page 54. Clock settings Usually, the unit’s Preset Download or Auto-Setup function ( 18, 19) automatically adjusts the clock to correct time. Under some reception conditions, however, the unit cannot set the clock automatically. In this case, follow the operation steps below to manually set the clock.

  • Page 61: Tv System

    TV System Change the setting to match the equipment you are connecting with, or to match the title when there are both PAL and NTSC titles on the HDD. While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [3, 4] to select “To Others” and press [ENTER]. Press [3, 4] to select “SETUP”...

  • Page 62: Messages

    Messages On the television Page ≥The programme was copy-protected. Cannot finish recording — ≥The HDD or disc may be full. completely. — ≥The maximum number of times you can record the program is exceeded. — ≥You tried to play a title recorded using a different encoding system from that of the TV system Cannot playback.

  • Page 63: Frequently Asked Questions

    If you have a CRT television or a multi system television using PAL mode that is compatible with progressive scan, we cannot recommend progressive output as some flickering can occur. ≥All Panasonic televisions that have 625 (576)/50i · 50p, 525 (480)/60i · 60p input terminals Is my television progressive output —...

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting Guide

    ≥Regular disc rotating sounds. ≥Operations do not work due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again using ≥Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions. a Panasonic disc.) ≥Image disturbance during search. ≥The unit freezes due to one of its safety devices being activated.
  • Page 65 Sound Page ≥Check the connections and the “Digital Audio Output” settings. Check the input mode on the No sound. 15–17, Low volume. amplifier if you have connected one. ≥Press [AUDIO] to select the audio. Distorted sound. ≥Turn off V.S.S. in the following cases. Cannot hear the desired audio type.
  • Page 66 ≥You may be able to transfer (dub) a “One time only recording” title that was recorded to DVD- — RAM using a different Panasonic DVD Recorder to this unit’s HDD, but play is not possible due to copyright protection. ≥When recording to DVD-RAM using “EP (8 Hours)” mode, play may not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM.
  • Page 67 Play (Continued) Page ≥The languages are not recorded on the disc. Alternative soundtrack and — ≥You may not be able to use the on-screen menus to change the soundtrack and subtitles on subtitles cannot be selected. some discs. Use the disc’s menus to make changes. ≥Subtitles are not recorded on the disc.

  • Page 68: Glossary

    Film is 25 frames per second. Your television must be compatible to enjoy progressive video. Video is 50 fields per second (two fields making up one frame). Panasonic televisions with 625 (576)/50i · 50p, 525 (480)/60i · 60p For NTSC input terminals are progressive compatible.
  • Page 69 Q Link ≥On-Screen Messages § This function works only if the unit is connected via a fully wired 21- pin Scart cable to a TV featuring the Q Link or similar function. When you are watching a TV programme, the following messages Q Link offers the following functions: appear on the TV screen to inform you of the unit’s condition: ≥Download from the TV...

  • Page 70: Specifications

    Specifications Recording system DVD Video Recording format (DVD-RAM), Video DVD-Video format (DVD-R), Video system: DVD-Video format (DVD-RW) SECAM (only input)/PAL colour signal, 625 lines, 50 fields Recordable discs NTSC colour signal, 525 lines, 60 fields DVD-RAM: Ver. 2.0 Recording system: MPEG2 (Hybrid VBR) Ver.

  • Page 71: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions Placement Foreign matter Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause electric temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These shock or malfunction. conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby Do not let liquids get into the unit.

  • Page 72: Index

    JPEG ......35, 68 Environment friendly printed on chlorine free bleached paper. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ RQT8027-3L F0205EN3065...

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