Panasonic DMR-E65: 1 While stopped

Specifications

Recording system DVD Video Recording format (DVD-RAM),

Video

DVD-Video format (DVD-R)

Video system:

Recordable discs

SECAM (only input)/PAL colour signal, 625 lines, 50 fields

DVD-RAM: 12 cm 4.7 GB, 12 cm 9.4 GB, 8 cm 2.8 GB

NTSC colour signal, 525 lines, 60 fields

12 cm 4.7 GB (Ver. 2.1/3k-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 1.0)

Recording system: MPEG2 (Hybrid VBR)

DVD-R: 12 cm 4.7 GB, 8 cm 1.4 GB (for General Ver. 2.0)

Video in (SECAM/PAL/NTSC):

12 cm 4.7 GB (for General Ver. 2.0/4k-SPEED DVD-R Revision 1.0)

AV1/AV2 (21 pin), AV3/AV4 (pin jack) 1 Vp-p 75 ≠, termination

Recording time Maximum 8 hours (with 4.7 GB disc)

S-Video in (SECAM/PAL/NTSC):

XP: Approx. 1 hour, SP: Approx. 2 hours

AV2 (21 pin), AV3/AV4 (S terminal) 1 Vp-p 75 ≠, termination

LP: Approx. 4 hours, EP: Approx. 6 hours/8 hours

RGB in (PAL): AV2 (21 pin) 0.7 Vp-p (PAL) 75 ≠, termination

Video out (PAL/NTSC):

Playable discs

AV1/AV2 (21 pin), Video Out (pin jack) 1 Vp-p 75 ≠, termination

DVD-RAM: 12 cm 4.7 GB, 12 cm 9.4 GB , 8 cm 2.8 GB

S-Video out (PAL/NTSC):

12 cm 4.7 GB (Ver. 2.1/3k-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 1.0)

AV1 (21 pin), S-Video Out (S terminal) 1 Vp-p 75 ≠, termination

DVD-R: 12 cm 4.7 GB, 8 cm 1.4 GB (for General Ver. 2.0)

RGB out (PAL/NTSC):

12 cm 4.7 GB (for General Ver. 2.0/4k-SPEED DVD-R Revision 1.0)

AV1 (21 pin) 0.7 Vp-p (PAL) 75 ≠, termination

DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, Video CD, CD-Audio (CD-DA)

CD-R/RW (MP3, CD-DA, Video CD formatted discs)

Component video output (NTSC 480P/480I, PAL 576P/576I)

Y: 1.0 Vp-p 75 ≠, termination

Drive unit High Speed Drive (correspond to 4 times speed with

P

B: 0.7 Vp-p 75 ≠, termination

DVD-R disc and 3 times speed with DVD-RAM disc.)

P

R: 0.7 Vp-p 75 ≠, termination

LASER specification

DV input (PAL/NTSC) IEEE 1394 Standard, 4 pin

Class I LASER Product (Pickup)

SD/PC card slot SD Memory Card slot: 1 pc.

Wave length: 795 nm, 658 nm

PC Card slot (Type II): 1 pc.

Laser power:

Still pictures (JPEG, TIFF)

No hazardous radiation is emitted with the safety protection

Compatible media (SD card slot):

Audio

SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCard

Recording system: Dolby Digital 2ch, Linear PCM (XP mode, 2ch)

Compatible media (PC card slot):

Audio in: AV1/AV2 (21 pin), AV3/AV4 (pin jack)

A PC card adaptor conforming to PC card standards,

Input level: Standard: 0.5 Vrms, Full scale: 2.0 Vrms at 1 kHz

ATA Flash PC Card,

Input impedance: More than 10 k≠

PC card adaptor (SD Memory Card, xD-Picture Card,

Audio out: AV1/AV2 (21 pin), Audio Out (pin jack)

Microdrive, MultiMediaCard, CompactFlash,

Output level: Standard: 0.5 Vrms, Full scale: 2.0 Vrms at 1 kHz

SmartMedia, M

EMORYSTICK), Mobile hard disk

Output impedance: Less than 1 k≠

Format: FAT12, FAT16

Digital audio out: Optical terminal (PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG)

Image file format: JPEG conforming to DCF

(Design rule for Camera File system),

Television system

(sub sampling 4:2:2 or 4:2:0),

Tuner system Channel coverage

TIFF (uncompressed RGB chunky),

PA L- DK

VHF: R1–R12

DPOF compatible

SECAM-DKK1

UHF: 21–69

Number of pixels: 34a34 to 6144a4096

(OIRT)

CATV: 44 MHz–470 MHz

Thawing time: Approx. 7 sec. (2 M pixels)

PA L- BGH

VHF: E2–E12

Others

Reference

SECAM-BG

UHF: E21–E69

Region code: ‚ 5

(CCIR)

CATV: S01–S05

Operating temperature: 5–40 oC

M1–M10, U1–U10

Operating humidity range: 10–80 % RH (no condensation)

S21–S41

Power supply: AC 220–240 V, 50 Hz

Power consumption: 32 W

PA L- I

UHF: 21–69

Dimensions (WkDkH): Approx. 430 mmk274 mmk79 mm

(Hong Kong)

Mass: Approx. 3.6 kg

RF converter output: Not provided

Power consumption in standby mode:

Approx. 3 W (Power Save mode)

[Note]

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Mass and dimensions are approximate.

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Glossary

Bitstream

JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)

This is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel)

This is a system used for compressing/decoding colour still pictures.

before it is decoded into its various channels.

If you select JPEG as the storage system on digital cameras etc.,

CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media)

the data will be compressed to 1/10–1/100 of its original size. The

CPRM is technology used to protect broadcasts that are allowed to

feature of JPEG is less deterioration in picture quality considering

be recorded only once. Such broadcasts can be recorded only with

the degree of compression.

CPRM compatible recorders and discs.

LPCM (Linear PCM)

Dolby Digital

These are uncompressed digital signals, similar to those found on

This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby

CDs. LPCM sound is available when recording in XP mode.

Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can

also be multi-channel audio. A large amount of audio information can

MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3)

be recorded on one disc using this method.

An audio compression method that compresses audio to

When recording on this unit Dolby Digital (2 channel) is the default

approximately one tenth of its size without any considerable loss of

audio.

audio quality. You can play MP3 you have recorded onto CD-R and

CD-RW.

Down-mixing

This is the process of remixing the multi-channel audio found on

Pan&Scan/Letterbox

some discs into two channels. It is useful when you want to listen to

In general, DVD-Video are produced with the intention that they be

the 5.1-channel audio recorded on DVDs through your television’s

viewed on a widescreen television (16:9 aspect ratio), so images

speakers. Some discs prohibit down-mixing and this unit can then

often don’t fit regular (4:3 aspect ratio) televisions. Two styles of

only output the front two channels.

picture, “Pan & Scan” and “Letterbox”, deal with this problem.

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)

Pan & Scan: The sides are cut off so the picture

DPOF is the standard printing format for still picture data taken by a

fills the screen.

digital camera, etc. It is used for automatic printing at a photo

developing store or on your home printer.

Drive

Letterbox: Black bands appear at the top and

In the instance of this unit, this refers to the disc (DVD), SD card

bottom of the picture so the picture

(SD) and PC card (PC). These perform the reading and writing of

itself appears in an aspect ratio of

data.

16:9.

DTS (Digital Theater Systems)

Playback control (PBC)

This surround system is used in many movie theaters. There is good

If a Video CD has playback control, you can select scenes and

separation between the channels, so realistic sound effects are

information with menus.

possible.

(This unit is compatible with version 2.0 and 1.1.)

Dynamic range

Progressive/Interlace

Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound

The PAL video signal standard has 625 (or 576) interlaced (I) scan

that can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest

level of sound before distortion occurs.

lines, whereas progressive scanning, called 625P (or 576P), uses

Dynamic range compression means reducing the gap between the

twice the number of scan lines. For the NTSC standard, these are

loudest and softest sounds. This means you can listen at low

called 525I (or 480I) and 525P (or 480P) respectively.

volumes but still hear dialogue clearly.

Using progressive output, you can enjoy the high-resolution video

recorded on media such as DVD-Video.

Film and video

Your television must be compatible to enjoy progressive video.

DVD-Videos are recorded using either film or video. This unit can

determine which type has been used, then uses the most suitable

Panasonic televisions with 625 (576)/50I · 50P, 525 (480)/60I · 60P

method of progressive output.

input terminals are progressive compatible.

For PAL

Protection

Reference

Film is 25 frames per second.

You can prevent accidental erasure by setting writing protection or

Video is 50 fields per second (two fields making up one frame).

For NTSC

erasure protection.

Film is 24 or 30 frames per second, with motion picture film generally

Sampling frequency

being 24 frames per second.

Sampling is the process of converting the heights of sound wave

Video is 60 fields per second (two fields making up one frame).

(analog signal) samples taken at set periods into digits (digital

Finalize

encoding). Sampling frequency is the number of samples taken per

A process that makes play of a recorded CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, etc.

second, so larger numbers mean more faithful reproduction of the

possible on equipment that can play such media. You can finalize

original sound.

DVD-R on this unit.

After finalizing, the disc becomes play-only and you can no longer

TIFF (Tag Image File Format)

record or edit.

This is a system used for compressing/decoding colour still pictures.

A common format for storing high quality images on digital cameras

Folder

and other devices.

This is a place on the DVD-RAM or memory card where groups of

data are stored together. In the case of this unit, it refers to the place

Thumbnail

where still pictures (JPEG, TIFF) are stored.

This refers to a miniature representation of a picture used to display

multiple pictures in the form of a list.

Formatting

Formatting is the process of making media such as DVD-RAM

VBR (Variable bitrate)

recordable on recording equipment.

This is a method of video recording that adjusts the bit rate

You can format the DVD-RAM and memory cards on this unit.

according to video signal.

Formatting erases irrevocably all contents.

Frames and fields

Frames refer to the single images that constitute the video you see

on your television. Each frame consists of two fields.

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Frame Field Field

≥A frame still shows two fields, so there may be some blurring, but

picture quality is generally better.

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≥A field still shows less picture information so it may be rougher, but

there is no blurring.

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Glossary

Q Link

≥On-Screen Messages

§

This function works only if the unit is connected via a fully wired 21-

When you are watching a TV programme, the following messages

pin Scart cable to a TV featuring the Q Link or similar function.

appear on the TV screen to inform you of the unit’s condition:

Q Link offers the following functions:

≥Download from the TV

§

Message Message appears when:

When you connect the unit to a TV, the station list data is

This programme has

A timer recording has just started.

automatically copied from the TV to the unit, and the TV stations

already started

are assigned to the programme positions on the unit in the same

order as on the TV.

Set DVD to timer

The unit is not in the timer standby mode

≥Direct TV Recording

standby mode

10 minutes before the programmed

By simply pressing [¥ DIRECT TV REC], you can at once record

recording start time (message appears

the same programme that you are watching on the TV.

every minute during these 10 minutes).

≥TV/DVD Auto On

§

Even if the TV and the unit are off (standby mode), pressing

DVD is in timer

[¥ REC] or [ShowView] was pressed while

[1] (PLAY), [DIRECT NAVIGATOR, TOP MENU], [ShowView] or

recording mode

the unit is in the timer recording mode.

[PROG/CHECK] automatically turns on both the TV and the unit.

Depending on the type of TV used, the above messages may not

If the TV is off (standby mode) and the unit is on, when you press

appear correctly.

[FUNCTIONS] or [1] (PLAY), or insert the disc (except DVD-RAM

§

and DVD-R), the TV automatically is turned on.

These operations are only available if the unit is connected to a TV

§

featuring the Q Link function.

≥DVD Auto Standby

When you turn the TV off, the unit is turned off as well. However,

[Note]

this function works in the stop mode.

If “Power Save” is set to “On”, Direct TV Recording function does not

This function does not work during the following operations: Preset

work when the unit is switched off (standby mode).

Download, Auto-Setup, Auto Clock Setting and Manual Tuning.

This function does also not work when the DVD drive selected and

an audio CD is in the disc tray.

VPS (Video Programme System)/PDC (Programme Delivery Control)

VPS or PDC is a very convenient system which records exactly from

≥When the VPS/PDC signal drops out because the broadcast signal

beginning to end of the TV programmes set in timer recording, even

is weak, or when a TV station does not transmit a regular VPS/

if the actual broadcasting time differs from the scheduled time due to

PDC signal, the timer recording will be performed in the normal

delayed start or extension of the programme duration. Also, if a

mode (without VPS/PDC) even if it was programmed for VPS/PDC.

programme is interrupted, for example, some special news is

In this case, even if the timer recording is performed, whatever has

inserted, the recording will be paused automatically and resumed

been programmed will not be cancelled at that particular time but

when the programme continues.

at 4 a.m. two days later.

Depending on the signals sent from the TV stations, the VPS/PDC

≥The start times of scheduled programmes listed in the newspaper

system may not work properly even when “VPS/PDC” has been set

or magazine may be changed at a later date. Set “VPS/PDC” to

to “ON”.

“OFF” when programming a programme whose start time has

Please check with the broadcasters in your area for details.

been subsequently changed. Particular care must be taken in this

≥In the case of VPS/PDC recording, use the correct time (VPS/PDC

respect with S

HOWVIEW programming since “VPS/PDC” is

time) for recording the TV programmes.

automatically set to “ON” in some countries (➡ below).

Set “VPS/PDC” to “OFF” when the recording time is not the correct

≥If a programme listed in a newspaper or magazine has two

time (VPS/PDC time).

S

HOWVIEW numbers, use the SHOWVIEW number for VPS/PDC if

Reference

VPS/PDC recording is not performed when the time (VPS/PDC

you wish to proceed with VPS/PDC recording using S

HOWVIEW

time) is incorrect, even if only by one minute. To find out the correct

programming.

time (VPS/PDC time), consult Teletext, a newspaper or magazine,

≥The default settings for “VPS/PDC” differ depending on the country

or other source.

concerned. Refer to the following table.

≥If the actual broadcasting times of timer recordings overlap

(regardless of whether they are VPS/PDC controlled), the

recording that starts first always has priority, and the recording of

the later programme will start only after the first timer recording has

finished.

When SHOWVIEW

When the SHOWVIEW programming

When programming

programming

start time is changed

manually

Germany, Other Countries ON ON ON

Poland, Czech, Hungary, Russia OFF OFF OFF

≥If the broadcasting station is not transmitting VPS/PDC signals, “jjj” appears in the menu for timer programming under “VPS/PDC”.

≥The beginnings of recordings may not be recorded correctly in some cases.

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Frequently asked questions

Set up Page

What equipment is necessary to play multi

≥DVD-Video:

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channel surround sound?

You can play DVD-Video multi channel surround by digitally connecting

an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG decoder.

≥DVD-Audio:

—

This unit plays DVD-Audio in 2 channels. You cannot play multi channel

surround sound.

Are the headphones and speakers directly

≥You cannot directly connect to the unit. Connect through the amplifier

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connected to the unit?

etc.

The television has a Scart terminal and

≥If you have a regular television (CRT: cathode ray tube) we recommend

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component video input terminal. Which

using the Scart terminal. You can enjoy high-quality RGB video from

terminal should I connect with?

this unit by connecting to an RGB compatible television.

If you have an LCD/plasma television or LCD projector compatible with

progressive scan, connect through the component video terminals for

high-quality progressive video.

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.

Is my television progressive output

≥All Panasonic televisions that have 625 (576)/50I · 50P, 525 (480)/60I ·

—

compatible?

60P input terminals are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you

have another brand of television.

Disc

Can I play DVD-Video, DVD-Audio and

≥You cannot play DVD-Video if their region number does not include “5”

Cover

Video CDs bought in another country?

or “ALL”.

Can a DVD-Video that does not have a

≥The DVD-Video region number indicates the disc conforms to a

—

region number be played?

standard. You cannot play discs that do not have a region number.

Please tell me about DVD-R and DVD-RW

≥This unit records and plays DVD-R. However, you cannot record onto

—

compatibility with this unit.

DVD-R discs that are finalized.

≥This unit also records and plays high speed recording compatible discs.

—

≥This unit does not record or play DVD-RW.

—

Please tell me about CD-R and CD-RW

≥This unit plays CD-R/CD-RW discs (audio recording discs) which have

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compatibility with this unit.

been recorded under one of the following standards: CD-DA, MP3 and

Video CD. Close the session or finalize the disc after recording.

≥You cannot write to a CD-R or CD-RW with this unit.

—

Recording

Reference

Can I record from a commercially

≥Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVD are copy protected;

—

purchased video cassette or DVD?

therefore, recording is usually not possible.

Can a DVD-R recorded on this unit be

≥You can play on DVD-R compatible players after finalizing the disc on

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played on other equipment?

this unit; however, due to the condition of the recording, play may not be

possible.

How many times can I write to a DVD-RAM

≥You can write to the disc approximately 100,000 times depending upon

—

disc?

the conditions of use.

Can I record digital audio signals using this

≥You cannot record digital signals. The digital audio terminals on this unit

—

unit?

are for output only. (The audio recorded using the DV automatic

recording function from a digital video camcorder, for example, is

recorded digitally.)

Can a digital audio signal from this unit be

≥You can record if using the PCM signal. When recording DVD, change

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recorded to other equipment?

the “Digital Audio Output” settings to the following in the SETUP menu.

–PCM Down Conversion: On

–Dolby Digital/DTS/MPEG: PCM

However, only as long as digital recording from the disc is permitted and

the recording equipment is compatible with a sampling frequency of

48 kHz.

≥You cannot record MP3 signals.

—

Can I switch to bilingual broadcast during

≥With DVD-RAM, you can. Just press [AUDIO].

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recording?

≥With DVD-R, you cannot. Change before recording with “Bilingual Audio

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Selection” in the SETUP menu.

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Error messages

On the television Page

Cannot finish recording

≥The programme was copy-protected.

—

completely.

≥The disc may be full.

—

Cannot playback this title.

≥You tried to play a title recorded using a different encoding system from that of the TV

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TV system is different from the

system currently selected on the unit.

setting.

Alter the “TV System” setting on this unit to suit.

To playback this title, please

change the TV System in

SETUP.

Cannot record on the disc. ≥The disc may be dirty or scratched.

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≥You cannot format a Microdrive or mobile hard disk on this unit.

—

Please check the disc.

Unable to format.

Cannot play on this unit. ≥You tried to play a non-compatible image.

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≥Turn the unit off and re-insert the card.

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Cannot record. Disc is full. ≥Create space by erasing any unnecessary titles. [RAM]

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(Even if you erase recorded content from the DVD-R, there is no increase in disc space.)

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Cannot record. Maximum

≥Use a new disc.

—

number of titles exceeded

Error has occurred. Please

≥Press [ENTER] to start recovery process. You cannot operate the unit while it is recovering

—

press ENTER.

(“SELF CHECK” appears on the unit’s display).

No Disc ≥The disc may be upside down. —

No folders. ≥There is no compatible folder in this unit. 15

No PC CARD

≥The card is not inserted. If this message is displayed with a compatible card already

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No SD CARD

inserted, turn off the unit, remove and then re-insert the card.

No valid PC card.

≥The card inserted is not compatible or the card format does not match.

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No valid SD card.

Not enough space on dubbing

≥Create space by erasing any unnecessary items. 24, 27, 31,

destination.

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Please change the disc. ≥There may be a problem with the disc. Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to

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remove it and check it for scratches or dirt. (The unit turns off automatically after you open

the tray.)

This is a non-recordable disc. ≥The unit cannot record on the disc you inserted. Insert a DVD-RAM or unfinalized DVD-R.

—

≥You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM. Format the disc with this unit.

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This disc is not properly

formatted.

Formatting is necessary using

DISC MANAGEMENT.

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≥The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc. —

Reference

On the unit’s display

HARD ERR ≥If there is no change after turning the unit on and off, consult the dealer where the unit was

—

purchased.

NO READ ≥The disc is dirty or badly scratched. The unit cannot record, play, or edit.

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≥You have used a DVD-RAM/PD lens cleaner and it has finished. Press [< OPEN/CLOSE]

—

on the main unit to eject the disc.

PROG FULL ≥There are already 16 timer programmes. Delete unnecessary timer programmes. 21

REMOTE DVD 

≥The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the

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(“∑” stands for a number.)

remote control.

Press and hold [ENTER] and the indicated number

button at the same time for more than 2 seconds.

SELF CHECK ≥The unit is starting up. Wait until the message disappears. —

U14 ≥The unit is hot.

—

The unit switches to standby for safety reasons. Wait for about 30 minutes until the

message disappears.

Select a position with good ventilation when installing the unit. Do not block the cooling fan

on the rear of the unit.

U99 ≥The unit fails to operate properly. Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby.

—

Now press [Í/I] on the main unit again to turn the unit on.

UNSUPPORT ≥You have inserted a disc the unit cannot play or record on. 14

X HOLD ≥The Child Lock function is activated.

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Press and hold [ENTER] and [RETURN] simultaneously until “X HOLD” disappears.

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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, consult your dealer for instructions.

The following do not indicate a problem with this unit:

≥Regular disc rotating sounds. The sound of the disc rotating may

≥Image disturbance during search.

become louder especially when finalizing a DVD-R.

≥Interruptions in reception due to periodic satellite broadcasting

≥Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions.

breaks.

Power Page

No power.

≥Insert the AC mains lead securely into a known active AC mains socket.

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≥Linked timer recordings with external equipment is in recording standby. Press [EXT LINK]

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Unit does not turn on pressing

to cancel the recording standby.

[Í DVD].

The unit switches to standby

≥One of the unit’s safety devices is activated. Press [Í/I] on the main unit to turn the unit on. —

mode.

Displays

The display is dim. ≥Change “FL Display” in the SETUP menu. 43

“0:00” is flashing on the unit’s

≥Set the clock. 47

display.

The time recorded on the disc

≥Times shown may disagree with actual times.

—

and the available time shown

≥More disc space than the actual recording time is used after recording or editing the DVD-R

—

do not add up.

200 times or more.

The play time shown for MP3

≥While searching, the elapsed time may not display correctly.

—

does not agree with the actual

≥Even if you erase recorded content from the DVD-R, there is no increase in disc space.

—

time.

The clock is not correct. ≥Under adverse reception conditions, etc., the automatic time correction function may not

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work. In this case, “Automatic” is automatically turned to “Off”. If re-setting the Auto Clock

Setting does not work, set the time manually.

TV screen and video

Television reception worsens

≥This can occur because the signals are being divided between the unit and other

—

after connecting the unit.

equipment. It can be solved by using a signal booster, available from audio-visual suppliers.

Status messages do not

≥Select “Automatic” in “On-Screen Messages” in the SETUP menu. 43

appear.

The grey background does not

≥Select “On” in “Grey Background” in the SETUP menu. 43

appear.

The 4:3 aspect ratio picture

≥Use the television to change the aspect. If your television does not have that function, set

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Reference

expands left and right.

“Progressive” in the Picture menu to “OFF”.

≥Check the settings for “TV Aspect” in the SETUP menu.

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Screen size is wrong.

There is a lot of after-image

≥Set “Playback NR” in the Picture menu to “OFF”. 29

when playing video.

When playing DVD-Video

≥Set “Progressive” in the Picture menu to “OFF”. This problem is caused by the editing

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using progressive output, one

method or material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace output.

part of the picture

momentarily appears to be

doubled up.

There is no apparent change

≥The effect is less perceivable with some types of video. —

in picture quality when

adjusted with the Picture

menu in the on-screen menus.

The images from this unit do

≥Make sure that the television is connected to the AV1 terminal, VIDEO OUT terminal, S-

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not appear on the television.

VIDEO OUT terminal or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals on this unit.

≥Make sure that the television’s input setting (e.g., AV 1) is correct.

—

Picture is distorted.

≥The television isn’t compatible with progressive signals. Press and hold [∫] and [TIME SLIP]

—

on the main unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. The setting will change to interlace.

≥The unit’s “TV System” setting differs from the TV system used by the disc now playing.

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While stopped, keep pressing [∫] and [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit for 5 or more

seconds. The system switches from PAL to NTSC or vice versa.

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Troubleshooting guide

Sound Page

No sound.

≥Check the connections and settings. Check the input mode on the amplifier if you have

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Low volume.

connected one.

Distorted sound.

≥Press [AUDIO] to select the audio.

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Cannot hear the desired audio

≥Turn off V.S.S. in the following cases.

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type.

–When using discs that do not have surround sound effects such as Karaoke discs.

–When playing bilingual broadcast programmes.

≥The disc may have a restriction on the method of audio output. If “D.MIX” does not appear in

—

the display when playing multi-channel DVD-Audio, only audio for the two front channels will

be output. Refer to the disc’s jacket. [DVD-A]

Cannot switch audio. ≥You cannot switch the audio in the following cases.

–When a DVD-R disc is in the disc tray while DVD drive is selected.

—

–When the recording mode is XP and “Audio Mode for XP Recording” is set to “LPCM”.

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≥You have used a digital connection. Set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” or connect using audio

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cables (analog connection).

≥There are discs for which audio cannot be changed because of how the disc was created.

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Operation

Cannot operate the television.

≥Change manufacturer code. Some televisions cannot be operated even if you change the

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The remote control doesn’t

code.

work.

≥The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote

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control.

Press and hold [ENTER] and the indicated number

button at the same time for more than 2 seconds.

≥The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones.

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≥Coloured glass may obstruct the signal reception/transmission.

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≥Don’t place the signal sensor in direct sunlight or in areas that may be subject to sunlight

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exposure.

≥The child lock function is activated.

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The unit is on but cannot be

≥Recording drive or playback drive has not been selected properly.

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operated.

≥Some operations may be prohibited by the disc.

—

≥The unit is hot (“U14” appears on the display). Wait for “U14” to disappear.

—

≥One of the unit’s safety devices may have been activated.

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Reset the unit as follows:

Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby.

If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [Í/I] on the main unit for about 10

seconds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby.

Alternatively, disconnect the AC mains lead, wait one minute, then reconnect it.

Cannot eject disc. ≥The unit may have a problem. While the unit is off, press and hold [∫] and [CH W] on the

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main unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. Remove the disc and consult the dealer.

If the Child Lock function is activated, above operation does not work. Cancel the Child Lock

function.

Cannot tune channels.

≥Check the connections.

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≥You must connect to a television equipped with the Q Link function with a fully wired 21-pin

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Cannot download channel

Scart cable to download channel presets.

presets from the television.

Recording, timer recording and transferring (dubbing)

Cannot record. ≥You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the

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unit can record onto.

≥The disc is un-formatted. Format the disc. [RAM]

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≥The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to PROTECT, or the disc is protected with DISC

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MANAGEMENT.

≥Some programmes have limitations on the number of times they can be recorded (CPRM).

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≥The disc is full or nearly full. Erase un-needed titles or use another disc.

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≥You cannot record on finalized DVD-R discs.

—

≥Due to peculiarities of DVD-R, you may be unable to record onto them if you either insert

—

and remove the disc or switch the unit on and off while a disc is loaded, a total of fifty times.

≥A DVD-R recorded on this unit may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD recorders.

—

Timer recording does not

≥The timer programme is incorrect or different timer programme times overlap. Correct the

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work properly.

programme.

≥The unit is not on timer recording standby. (“F” on the unit’s display is not on.) Press

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S

HOWVIEW programming does

[F TIMER].

not work properly.

≥Set the clock.

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Timer recording does not stop

≥While using timer recording, press [F TIMER]. (“F” disappears.)

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even when [∫] is pressed.

≥When using the linked timer recording with external equipment, press [EXT LINK]. (“Ext

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Link” disappears.)

The timer programme remains

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even after recording finishes.

A part or whole of a recorded

≥If there is a power failure or the plug is disconnected from the household AC mains socket

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title has been lost.

while recording or editing, the title may be lost or the disc may become unusable.

You will have to format the disc ([RAM]) or use a new disc. We cannot offer any guarantee

regarding lost programmes or discs.

The DV automatic recording

≥If images cannot be recorded or if the recording is aborted, check the connections and DV

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function does not work.

equipment settings.

≥You cannot start recording until the images from the DV equipment appear on the television.

—

≥Recording may not be performed as desired if the time codes on the tape in the DV

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equipment are not successive.

≥Depending on the equipment, the DV automatic recording may not operate properly.

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Play

Play fails to start even when

≥Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up.

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[1] (PLAY) is pressed.

≥You tried to play a blank DVD-RAM/DVD-R, or disc unplayable on this unit.

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Play starts but then stops

≥When recording to DVD-RAM using “EP (8Hour)” mode, play may not be possible on DVD

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immediately.

players that are compatible with DVD-RAM. In this case use “EP (6Hour)” mode.

≥You cannot play discs during DV automatic recording.

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Audio and video momentarily

≥This occurs between play list chapters. [RAM] —

pause.

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Alternative soundtrack and

≥The languages are not recorded on the disc.

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subtitles cannot be selected.

≥You may have to use the disc’s menus to select languages.

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No subtitles. ≥Subtitles are not recorded on the disc.

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≥Turn the subtitles on.

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Angle cannot be changed. ≥Angles can only be changed during scenes where different angles are recorded. —

You have forgotten your

≥While the disc tray is open, press [DVD] then press and hold [D] and [E] on

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ratings password.

the main unit at the same time for 5 or more seconds.

Quick View does not work. ≥This does not work if the setting is “Off” in “PLAY k1.3 & Audio during Search”.

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≥This does not work when audio is other than Dolby Digital.

—

≥This does not work when recording is in XP or FR mode. [RAM]

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The resume play function

≥This function only works when the indicator on the right appears on

—

does not work.

the unit display.

≥Memorized positions are canceled when the unit is turned off or when

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the tray is opened. The memorized position on the play list is also

canceled when the play list and title are edited.

The Video CD picture does not

≥When connecting to Multi-system TV, select “NTSC” in “TV System” in the SETUP menu.

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display properly.

≥When connecting to PAL TV, the lower part of the picture cannot be displayed correctly

—

during search.

Time Slip does not work. ≥Time Slip does not work when the unit’s “TV System” settings are different from the title

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recorded on the disc.

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Cannot format. ≥The disc is dirty. Use a special cleaner and wipe clean.

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≥You tried formatting a disc that is not compatible with this unit.

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Cannot create chapters.

≥The unit writes the chapter information to the disc when you turn it off or remove the disc.

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The information is not written if there is an interruption to the power before this.

Cannot mark the start point or

≥These operations are not possible with still pictures.

—

the end point during “Partial

≥You cannot set points if they are too close to each other. You cannot set an end point before

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Erase” operation.

a start point.

Cannot erase chapters. ≥When the chapter is too short to erase, use “Combine Chapters” to make the chapter

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longer.

The available recording time

≥Available recording space on the DVD-R does not increase even after erasing previously

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doesn’t increase even after

recorded titles.

erasing recordings on the

disc.

Cannot create a play list. ≥You cannot select all the chapters at once in a title if the title also includes still pictures.

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Select them individually.

Still pictures

Cannot display Direct

≥This screen cannot be displayed during recording or transfer (dubbing) or while the unit is

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Navigator screen.

standing by for linked timer recording with external equipment.

Cannot edit or format a card. ≥Release the card’s protection setting. (With some cards, the “Write protection Off” message

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sometimes appears on the screen even when protection has been set.)

The contents of the card

≥The card format is not compatible with the unit. (The contents on the card may be

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cannot be read.

damaged.)

Format using FAT 12 or FAT 16 with other equipment or format the card with this unit.

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≥The card contains a folder structure and/or file extensions that are not compatible with this

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unit.

≥Turn off and then turn on the unit again.

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Transferring (dubbing),

≥When there are a lot of folders and files, it may sometimes take a few hours.

—

erasing and setting protection

≥When repeating transferring (dubbing) or erasing, it may sometimes take a long time.

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takes a long time.

Format the disc or card.

The PC card cannot be

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removed.

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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. This can cause electric shock or

shortening the unit’s service life.

malfunction. If this occurs, immediately disconnect the unit from the

Do not place heavy items on the unit.

power supply and contact your dealer.

Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit. They contain

Voltage

flammable gases which can ignite if sprayed into the unit.

Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the unit

Service

and cause a fire.

Do not use a DC power source. Check the source carefully when

Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If sound is

setting the unit up on a ship or other place where DC is used.

interrupted, indicators fail to light, smoke appears, or any other

problem that is not covered in these instructions occurs, disconnect

AC mains lead protection

the AC mains lead and contact your dealer or an authorized service

center. Electric shock or damage to the unit can occur if the unit is

Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and not

repaired, disassembled or reconstructed by unqualified persons.

damaged. Poor connection and lead damage can cause fire or

electric shock. Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead.

Extend operating life by disconnecting the unit from the power

Grasp the plug firmly when unplugging the lead. Pulling the AC

source if it is not to be used for a long time.

mains lead can cause electric shock.

Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This can cause electric

shock.

Maintenance/Disc and card handling

Unit care

Disc and card handling

The precision parts in this unit are readily affected by the

∫ How to hold a disc

environment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust.

or card

Cigarette smoke also can cause malfunction or breakdown.

Do not touch the recorded

To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

surface or the terminal

≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.

surface.

≥Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that

came with the cloth carefully.

Observe the following points to ensure continued listening and

∫ If there is dirt or condensation on the disc

viewing pleasure.

[RAM] [DVD-R]

Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lens over time, making it

≥Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (LF-K200DCA1,

impossible to record or play discs.

where available).

Use the DVD-RAM/PD lens cleaner (LF-K123LCA1, where

≥Do not use cleaners for CDs or cloths.

available) about once every year, depending on frequency of use

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and the operating environment. Read the lens cleaner’s instructions

Wipe with a damp cloth and then

carefully before use.

wipe dry.

∫ Handling precautions

≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause disc

warping and un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.)

≥Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing

instrument.

≥Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static

electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.

≥Do not expose the terminals of the card to water, garbage or other

strange things.

≥Do not use the following discs:

–Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels

(rented discs etc).

–Discs that are badly warped or cracked.

–Irregularly shaped discs, such

as heart shapes.

≥Do not place in the following

areas:

–In direct sunlight.

–In very dusty or humid areas.

–Near a heater

–Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur

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