P6 – 12 Quick Start Guide Operating Instructions DVD Recorder Model No. DMR-EZ28EB The illustrations in these Operating Instructions show images of the silver model. 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. Note: “EB” on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.
Features Enjoy Digital Broadcast ! Receive Freeview using an integrated (Digital Video Broadcasting) tuner Convenient Functions ! Linked operations with the TV You can enjoy linked operations with the TV and receiver by using VIERA Link or Q Link.
Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of April 2008. These may be subject to change.) 1 Remote control (N2QAYB000126) 1 RF coaxial cable (K1TWACC00001) 1 AC mains lead (K2CT3CA00004) • For use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment. Also, do not use cords for other equipment with this unit.
Table of Contents Getting Started Features .................................................................................2 Accessories ............................................................................3 Sales and Support Information ...............................................3 Caution for AC Mains Lead.....................................................3 Remote Control Information ...................................................5 Quick Start Guide Location of Parts/Controls...........
Remote Control Information Other Settings.......................................................................57 About batteries • Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control. • Do not use rechargeable type batteries. P6 – 12 Other Settings Child Lock ..................................................................................57 Using the Unit’s Remote Control to Operate the TV...................57 Reference Additional Connections ............................................
Location of Parts/Controls Remote Control bm bn 1 bo 2 bp bq br 3 4 bs bt 5 6 7 8 Turn the unit on or off.............................................. (➔ 11) Select channels and title numbers etc./ Enter numbers ........................................................ (➔ 11) Delete items ............................................................ (➔ 20) Basic operations for recording and play Show the digital channel information/ Programme information within TV Guide screen/ Show status messages.
1 2 34 5 1 Digital broadcast indicator 2 Linked timer recordings with external equipment indicator .................................................... (➔ 25) Disc indicator 3 Quick Start Guide STEP 1 The Unit’s Display Lights while the unit is receiving digital broadcast or TV Guide data. This indicator lights up when a disc that is supported by this unit is inserted. 6 4 5 6 7 7 Timer recording indicator ..........................
Basic Connection Use of the RF coaxial cable • Keep the RF coaxial cables as far away as possible from other cables. • Do not roll up the RF coaxial cables. Before connection, turn off the mains for all connected equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. Be sure to read the Caution for AC Mains Lead on page 3.
Using a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable Quick Start Guide STEP 2 – You can use a variety of Q Link functions by connecting the unit to a Q Link compatible television (➔ 38). – You can enjoy high-quality viewing by connecting the unit to an RGB compatible television. “AV1 Output” in the Setup menu is set to “RGB 1 (without component)” or “RGB 2 (without component)” (➔ 55).
Basic Connection You can enjoy high-quality picture by adding the HDMI cable connection to the 21-pin Scart cable connection between the unit and your TV on page 8, 9. Connecting to a Television with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) Cable When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital audio and video signal is transmitted, enabling you to enjoy high quality, digital video and audio with just one cable.
Setting the Channels and Clock Quick Start Guide STEP 3 Preparation: • Turn on the mains for the television (and connected equipment) and select the appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit. • These are the first settings you make upon buying the unit. You don’t need to make these settings again. TV’s remote control to turn the unit on. DVB Auto-Setup DVB Auto-Setup starts. The unit will search for the digital terrestrial channels. This takes about 5 minutes.
Setting the Channels and Clock w to select “Yes”, then e, r to select “To Others”, then The cursor moves to “Name”. e, r to select “Setup”, then q to enter the name. e, r to select “Others”, then q. 8 e, r to select a letter, then q to move to next character. e, r to select “Clock”, then Repeat this to enter the name. to store the name. 9 e, r to select “Off” of “Automatic”, then Clock r and q and then repeat steps 8 , 9 to enter and store “House No.” and “Postcode”.
Disc Handling Disc type Rewritable Play on other players ※1 Recording 16:9 aspect picture ※2 Copy-once recording (CPRM) (➔ 21) Quick Start Guide STEP 3 Usable Discs for Recording and Playback Standard symbol DVD-RAM CPRM (➔ 72) compatible discs only.
Disc Handling Play-only Discs Disc type Discs that Cannot be Played Standard symbol Uses DVD-Video High quality movie and music discs DVD-V 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 CPRM compatible disc. • By formatting (➔ 48) the disc, you can record onto it in DVDVideo format.
MP3s and Still Pictures (JPEG) MP3 File Information Playable discs -R -R DL CD File format MP3 Files must have the extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”. Number Maximum number of folders (groups) of folders recognizable: (groups) 300 folders (groups) (including the root folder) Number of files Maximum number of files (tracks) (tracks) recognizable※1: 3000 files (tracks) Bit rates 32 kbps to 320 kbps Sampling 16 kHz/22.05 kHz/24 kHz/ frequency 32 kHz/44.
Watching Television Refer to “TV Guide” (➔ 30) for detail information. Preparation: Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. This DVD recorder has a tuner which allows it to directly receive and record digital terrestrial channels. Important: This unit does not have an analogue broadcast tuner. to turn the unit on. TV Guide: Landscape Mon 18/02/08 19:35 Category Prog.
Playback Refer to “Advanced Playback” (➔ 32) for detail information. Preparation: Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. Playing Discs RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-V -RW(VR) CD VCD to turn the unit on. to open the tray (Button located on front of the unit). Basic Operations – Insert a disc (➔ 14). – The tray closes and play begins. Stopping Play Pausing Play Press [g STOP]. – The stopped position is memorized.
Recording Television Programmes Refer to “Important Notes for Recording” (➔ 21) and “Advanced Recording” (➔ 22 to 24) for detail information on recording. RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW Preparation: • Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. • RAM If the disc is protected, release protection (➔ 48). to turn the unit on. to open the tray (Button located on front of the unit).
Timer Recording What is Freeview built-in? Basic Operations Freeview built-in is a function that enables timer recordings to be controlled by the signal sent from the broadcaster. “Guide Link” is available. “Guide Link” — If you set a timer recording from the TV Guide, recording start and stop times can be controlled by the broadcaster, e.g., delayed start. This is indicated by “Guide Link” in the Timer Recording screen in step (➔ below).
Deleting Titles Preparation: • Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. • RAM If the disc is protected, release protection (➔ 48). • Press [; OPEN/CLOSE] and insert a disc. Press [; OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the tray. Important: Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered.
Important Notes for Recording Selecting audio for recording About the aspect when recording a programme Broadcast in multi-channel sound: You can select audio language when received audio in multi-channel broadcast (“Multi Audio” appears at the bottom of digital channel information display). However, audio cannot be switched after recording. Hello Hola Hallo Select the audio that you want to record in “DVB Multi Audio” in the on-screen display (➔ 47).
Advanced Recording Recording Modes and Durations DVD-RAM Single-sided (4.7 GB) Double-sided※1 (9.4 GB) DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R, +RW (4.7 GB) XP (High quality) 1 hour 2 hours SP (Standard play) 2 hours LP (Long play) 4 hours Recording Mode EP (Extra long play) 8 (6※2) hours FR (Flexible Recording) 8 hours maximum DVD-R DL※3, +R DL※3 (8.
When the format confirmation screen is displayed Notes You cannot stop finalising once you have started it. Formatting is the process of making media such as DVD-RAM recordable on recording equipment. Important: Formatting permanently deletes all disc contents (including the contents that have been recorded on a PC), regardless of protection status of disc.
Advanced Recording Flexible Recording Playing while you are recording RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the programme within the remaining disc space. The recording mode becomes FR mode. Refer to “FR (Flexible recording mode)” (➔ 22). Chasing Playback RAM Allows playback from the beginning of the title you are recording. During recording With the unit stopped Tips e, r to select “To Others”, then To stop play Press [g STOP] once.
Recording from a Satellite Receiver RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW Manual Recording Preparation: • Insert a disc with enough remaining blank space (➔ 14). • RAM If the disc is protected, release protection (➔ 48). • Connect a satellite receiver to this unit’s input terminals (➔ 9). • When the output signal from the external equipment is NTSC, change the “TV System” to “NTSC” in the Setup menu (➔ 55). This unit cannot record NTSC signals to discs that already have PAL signal recordings.
Recording from an External Device Recording from a VCR, etc. Connect cables while both the unit and the external device are turned off. at the point you want to start recording to the disc. Front of the unit Tips • Using Flexible Recording (➔ 24), you can record the content of a video cassette (approx. 1–8 hours) to a 4.7 GB disc with the best possible quality of recording without wasting disc space.
Advanced Timer Recording Turn on the DV equipment and pause play at the point you want to start recording. “DV Auto Rec” screen may appear. DV Auto Rec DV unit is connected. Record from the DV unit ? Rec to DVD Cancel SELECT OK RETURN RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW Manual timer recordings Preparation: • Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. • RAM If the disc is protected, release protection (➔ 48).
Advanced Timer Recording To cancel a timer recording in progress – The timer icon is displayed in left column. g No. Name 01 BBC1 7/ 7/ – “z” lights on the unit’s display to indicate timer recording standby has been activated. – Repeat steps – to programme other recordings. – Press [8] to turn the unit off. While the unit is on – Confirmation screen appears. w to select “Stop Recording”, then Notes Notes • “z” on the unit’s display flashes when the unit cannot go to timer recording standby. (e.g.
Check, Change, or Delete Programmes The timer recording list can be viewed even when the unit is off. , then e, r to select the programme. Notes on timer recording Remain 1:54 SP THU 21/02/08 18:45:15 No. Name Drive Date Start Stop Mode STTL space NewTimer Programme B A C Press OK to store new programme. OK RETURN A Timer Recording screen icons z : Timer programme is active. * : Currently recording : Programmes are overlapped.
TV Guide What is TV Guide? The TV Guide gives you an overview of the digital television and radio programmes up to 7 days. For many of these programmes, you can select additional information provided by the stations. You can search the programme preview according to various topics such as sport, films etc., according to categories such as TV or radio. You can easily find the desired programmes and set Timer recording.
Selecting the programme from the desired programme type or category This function lets you display a TV Guide list sorted by programme type (e.g. Movies, Sport) or category (e.g. Free Services, Radio). to display the list of programme type. 1a (Yellow) 1b (Blue) Notes • If the unit is disconnected from the AC mains, all programme data are lost. • The programme list is available immediately if this unit has found a digital station and loaded the information in the memory.
Advanced Playback Selecting Titles to Play Skip You can easily select and play recorded programmes by using DIRECT NAVIGATOR. You can skip to the beginning (or the end) of Title/ Chapter. Skip is operated for each chapter. RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW -RW(VR) During playback or while paused DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title View DVD-RAM 07 08 BBC O 27/10 MON BBC O 27/10 MON -- -- Previous OK RETURN OPTION or -- – Each press increases the number of skips.
Slow-motion Play RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-V -RW(VR) VCD Manual Skip RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL (This function does not work with finalised discs.) While paused or – There are 5 slow-motion speeds. Each press increases the speed. – Press [q PLAY] to restart normal playback. Notes • If continued for approx. 5 minutes, slow-motion play pauses automatically (except DVD-V VCD ). • VCD allows slow-motion in the forward direction only.
Playing Still Pictures (JPEG), MP3 Playing Still Pictures (JPEG) -R -R DL CD You can play still pictures recorded with a computer onto a DVD-R, DVD-R DL or CD-R/CD-RW (Close the session or finalise the disc after recording). Selecting Still Pictures in Another Folder From the Picture (JPEG) View screen e, r, w, q to select “Folder”, then Picture (JPEG) View screen is shown.
Playing MP3s Rotate Pictures -R -R DL CD You can play MP3 files recorded with a computer onto a DVD-R, DVD-R DL or CD-R/CD-RW (Close the session or finalise the disc after recording). While playing a picture Selected group e, r to select “Rotate RIGHT” or “Rotate LEFT”, then MP3 Menu G 1 T 1 TOTAL 1/ 111 A B C FUNCTION MENU Rotate RIGHT Number 0 -- 9 Rotate LEFT Zoom in OK RETURN – Track list is shown. Prev. Next No.
Information Messages Digital Channel Information Notes You can display the information about programmes (programme name, broadcast time, etc.). With the unit stopped to show the screen information. When the digital channel information is being displayed, – press [STATUS ] again and detailed information will be displayed (only when “info ” is displayed). Status message (➔ 37) • Everytime you change the channel, a digital channel information appears automatically. They disappear again after a short time.
FUNCTION MENU Window By using the FUNCTION MENU window you may access the main functions quickly and easily. Signal Quality No Signal The digital broadcast signal is not being received. Bad Signal Due to poor signal conditions, etc., the digital broadcast signal has been interrupted. No Service No broadcasts are currently available. With the unit stopped If “No Signal” or “Bad Signal” is displayed, check the following; • Check that the aerial is correctly positioned.
Linked Operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”/Q Link) You can enjoy linked operations with the TV and receiver by using VIERA Link or Q Link. What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” ? VIERA Link VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or receiver under “HDAVI Control”. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable.
Easy control only with VIERA remote control If you connect this unit to the TV that has “HDAVI Control 2” or “HDAVI Control 3” function with an HDMI cable, you can enjoy using more convenient functions. You can operate this unit using the following buttons on the TV remote control. [e, r, w, q], [OK], [RETURN], [EXIT], [OPTION], and the coloured buttons. Use the remote control for this unit to operate any other buttons (numbered buttons, etc.) that are not listed above.
Entering Text Titles-Editing You can give names to recorded titles, etc. RAM When viewing the Enter Name screen. Enter Name _ 1 1 2 3 5 6 7 2 A B C a b c E 3 D 4 8 9 0 F d e f / 4 G H I g h i # Delete 5 J K L j l Set 6 M N O k m n o [ ] _ 7 P Q R p q r s ( 8 T U V t u v { } ) - 9 W X 0 .
Title Operations Enter Name RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW You can give a name for the title. Delete RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW Use to delete unneeded titles. Perform steps – of “Accessing the Title View” (➔ 40). Important: Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered. Press [e, r] to select “Enter Name”, then press [OK]. Perform steps Entering Text (➔ 40). – of “Accessing the Title View” (➔ 40). Press [e, r] to select “Delete”, then press [OK].
Titles-Editing Change Thumbnail Divide Title RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW Changes the thumbnail picture shown in the Title View screen. Perform steps – of “Accessing the Title View” (➔ 40). Press [e, r] to select “Change Thumbnail”, then press [OK]. Enter Name Set up Protection DIRECT NAVIGATOR Change Thumbnail DVD-RAM 08 Change Cancel Protection RAM You can divide a title into two. Once divided, titles cannot be recombined.
Chapters-Creating, Editing RAM When creating chapters in your favourite scenes, you can easily reach the head of scene using [u, i] (SKIP) or play on Chapter View. To exit the menu screens Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. To view other pages Press [e, r, w, q] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press [OK]. – You can also press [u, i] to view other pages. Tips • Title/Chapter Normally, programmes are recorded as a single item consisting of one chapter.
Creating, Editing and Playing Playlists RAM -RW(VR) (play only) You can create playlists by grouping your favourite scenes (chapters) from the recorded titles and edit the created playlists. Creating Playlists RAM Perform steps – 4b of “Accessing the Playlist View” (➔ left). Press [w, q] to select the source title, then press [r]. – Press [OK] to select all the chapters in the title, then skip to step . Tips RAM A playlist is a compilation of your favourite chapters as shown in the chart below.
Chapter Operations RAM You can create and copy playlists, and change thumbnail. Perform steps – 4c of “Accessing the Playlist View” (➔ 44). Press [e, r] to select “Edit”, then press [OK]. Press [e, r] to select desired operation from the menu displayed location then press [OK] (➔ below). 1 Create Copy Enter Name Change Thumbnail Add Chapter 1 Press [e, r] to select “Add Chapter”, then press [OK]. (➔ 44, Creating Playlists) Move Chapter 1 Press [e, r] to select “Move Chapter”, then press [OK].
Setting On-Screen Display Accessing the On-Screen Display Disc Menu When playing discs (except for JPEG discs), you can display and set the options including disc audio, subtitle, image quality, sound effect, Repeat Play, etc. In addition, when receiving the multi-channel broadcast, you can change the audio settings. Menu options will differ based on disc type and contents. Press [DISPLAY].
Play Menu Sound Menu RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-V -RW(VR) CD VCD Repeat Play You can change the settings of audio when receiving the multi-channel broadcast, and also change the settings of sound effect when playing discs. 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. Select “Off” to cancel.
DVD Management You can manage discs through formatting, finalising and other operations. Accessing the Management Menus Preparation: • RAM Release protection (disc, cartridge ➔ below). • Insert a disc. Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Press [e, r] to select “To Others”, then press [OK]. FUNCTION MENU Disc Protection Off Playback FUNCTION MENU Recording Delete Disc Protection Off DVD-RAM Playback TV Guide Recording To Others • The disc name is displayed in the DVD Management window.
Selecting Whether to Show the Top Menu First -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW Before finalising a disc, select whether the top menu shows after finalising. of “Accessing the Press [e, r] to select “Auto-Play Select”, then press [OK]. Press [e, r] to select “Top Menu” or “Title 1”, then press [OK]. • Top Menu: The Top Menu appears first. • Title 1: The disc content is played without displaying the Top Menu. +RW +RW discs contain no Top Menu data. Top Menu is a convenient function.
Setup Menu Channel Settings You can change the unit’s settings using Setup menu. Accessing the Setup Menu To Others Setup With the unit stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Press [e, r] to select “To Others”, then press [OK]. Tuning FUNCTION MENU Disc Protection Off DVD-RAM (➔ left, Accessing the Setup Menu) All factory default settings are indicated with “Underlined” text.
Add New DVB Services Tips You can search for newly added digital terrestrial channels to receive. To browse through the list Press [1, 2 CH]. Setup Edit Profiles Add New DVB Services Auto-Setup Restart Auto-Setup Restart You can restart auto channel setting for digital terrestrial channels if set up (➔ 11) fails for some reason. However, if you perform “Auto-Setup Restart”, all channel settings and all created profiles are deleted.
Playback/Recording Settings To Others Picture Settings To Others Setup Setup (➔ 50, Accessing the Setup Menu) All factory default settings are indicated with “Underlined” text. (➔ 50, Accessing the Setup Menu) All factory default settings are indicated with “Underlined” text.
Sound Settings Digital Audio Output To Others Setup Change the settings when you have connected equipment through the unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (➔ 60). Press [OK] to show the following settings. PCM Down Conversion (➔ 50, Accessing the Setup Menu) All factory default settings are indicated with “Underlined” text.
Display and Connection Settings TV Aspect To Others Setup (➔ 50, Accessing the Setup Menu) All factory default settings are indicated with “Underlined” text. This setting needs to be changed when connected to a 4:3 standard aspect TV. Press [e, r] to select the TV Aspect, then press [OK].
TV System Change this setting if you connect an NTSC television or to record NTSC video from another source. 1. Press [e, r] to select the TV System, then press [OK]. TV System Setup PAL AV1 Output Set according to the terminal of the connected TV. Select “Video (with component)” or “S Video (with component)” for component output (progressive output). Set according to the signal and terminal of the connected TV. [Video (with component)] Select when a TV is connected that can receive a composite signal.
System Settings System Update To Others Setup (➔ 50, Accessing the Setup Menu) All factory default settings are indicated with “Underlined” text.
Other Settings Press and hold [OK] and [RETURN] at the same time until “X HOLD” appears on the unit’s display. If you press a button while the Child Lock is on, “X HOLD” appears on the unit’s display and operation is impossible. Tips To cancel the Child Lock Press and hold [OK] and [RETURN] at the same time until “X HOLD” disappears.
Additional Connections Using a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable – You can use a variety of Q Link functions by connecting the unit to a Q Link compatible television (➔ 38). – You can enjoy high-quality viewing by connecting the unit to an RGB compatible television.
• You can connect this unit to a TV using the audio/video (AV) cable, S Video cable or component video cables instead of the 21-pin Scart cable (➔ 8, 9, 58). Using an Audio/Video Cable Using an S Video Cable The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the television.
Additional Connections You can improve sound quality by connecting this unit to an amplifier or system component using the audio cable or the optical digital audio cable. Using an Audio Cable for Better Sound Use this connection to play sound through speakers connected to an amplifier or system component.
Frequently Asked Questions Setup Page How can I enjoy High Quality Video up-converted to 1080p? • Connect the unit to 1080p compatible HDTV using an HDMI cable. Set “HDMI Video Format” in the Setup menu to “1080p”. What equipment is necessary to play multi-channel surround sound? • You cannot playback multi-channel sound on this unit without other equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions Recording Page Can I record from a commercially • Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVDs are copy protected; purchased video cassette or DVD? therefore, recording is usually not possible. − Can DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL, and +RW recorded on the unit be played on other equipment? • You can play these discs on compatible equipment such as DVD players after finalising the disc on this unit. +RW It is not necessary to finalise +RW.
Messages On the Unit’s Display DVD (“ ” stands for a number.) GUIDE • An error has occurred. The number following “H” or “F” depends on the status of the unit. Check the items below and in the Troubleshooting Guide. If the service number still does not disappear after the check, reset the unit (➔ 65, “To restore the unit if it freezes” ). • If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service numbers and contact a qualified service person.
Messages On the TV Page Cannot finish recording completely. • The programme was copy-protected. • The disc may be full. • The maximum number of title has been exceeded. − − 22 Cannot play. • You inserted an incompatible disc. 14 Cannot record to the disc. • The disc may be dirty or scratched. 13 Unable to format. Please check the disc. Cannot record. Disc is full. Cannot record. Maximum number of titles exceeded. No Disc RAM -RW(V) +RW Create space by erasing unwanted titles.
Troubleshooting Guide When Other Panasonic Products Respond to this Remote Control Use this function to synchronize the codes for the remote control and the main unit when there are other Panasonic products close to your unit. With the unit stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Press [e, r] to select “To Others”, then press [OK]. Press [e, r] to select “Setup”, then press [OK]. Press [e, r] to select “Others”, then press [q]. Press [e, r] to select “Remote Control”, then press [OK].
Troubleshooting Guide General Issues Power • Insert the AC mains lead securely into a known active household mains socket. • Linked timer recordings with external equipment is in recording standby (“EXTL” on the unit’s display blinks when [^ DVD] is pressed). Press [EXT LINK] to cancel the recording standby. The unit switches to standby • One of the unit’s safety devices is activated. Press [8] on the main unit to mode. turn the unit on. The unit is turned off automatically.
General Issues Operation (Continued) “U88” is displayed and the disc cannot be ejected. Cannot eject a disc. Startup is slow. General Issues • The unit is carrying out the recovery process. The disc may be defective. Do the following to eject the disc. Try another disc. (1) Press [8] on the main unit to switch to standby mode. If the unit doesn’t switch to standby mode, reset the unit (➔ 65, “To restore the unit if it freezes”).
Troubleshooting Guide General Issues DVB-T (Continued) Page • Check “Signal Condition”. If “Signal Quality” or “Signal Strength” are displayed in red or constantly changing, check aerial. If problem persists consult your local TV aerial installer. • Check that the aerial and antenna cable are designed for DVB. Use the supplied RF coaxial cable shown in STEP 2, Basic Connection. • Interference (known as impulse noise) from household appliances such as light switches, fridges, etc.
Playback Issues Sound (Continued) Page • Check the connections and the “Digital Audio Output” settings. Check the input mode on the amplifier if you have connected one. • Check if TV is muted. • Check if amplifier is muted. • Sound is not output while fast-forwarding during chasing playback and simultaneous record and playback. • Set “V.S.S.
Troubleshooting Guide Playback Issues Operation Page The image from this unit does not appear on the TV. Play fails to start even when [q PLAY] is pressed. Play starts but then stops immediately. • TV is not compatible with RGB signal. Set “AV1 Output” in the Setup menu to 55 “Video (with component)” or “S Video (with component)”. 14 • Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up. 13 • The disc is dirty. 13, 14, 15 • You tried to play a blank disc or a disc that is unplayable on the unit.
Recording Issues Recording / Timer recording / External input (Continued) Timer recording does not work properly. Timer recording does not stop even when [g STOP] is pressed. The timer programme remains even after recording finishes. Part or all of a recorded title has been lost. • The timer programme is incorrect or different timer programme times overlap. Correct the programme. • The programme is not in timer recording standby. (“z” in the timer recording list is not on.) 1 Press [PROG/CHECK].
Glossary Bitstream This is a signal compressed and converted into digital form. It is converted back to a multi-channel audio signal, e.g., 5.1-channel, by a decoder. CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) CPRM is technology used to protect broadcasts that are allowed to be recorded only once. Such broadcasts can be recorded only with CPRM-compatible recorders and discs. Decoder Formatting Formatting is the process of making media such as DVD-RAM recordable on recording equipment.
Safety precautions Progressive/Interlace The PAL video signal standard has 625 (or 576) interlaced (i) scan lines, whereas progressive scanning, called 625p (or 576p), uses twice the number of scan lines. For the NTSC standard, these are called 525i (or 480i) and 525p (or 480p) respectively. Using progressive output, you can enjoy the high-resolution video recorded on media such as DVD-Video. Your television must be compatible to enjoy progressive video.
Specifications Power supply: AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz Power consumption:Approx. 25 W Standby mode: (Power Save mode): Approx. 2 W (Quick Start mode): Approx. 15 W Television system: Tuner System: Channel Coverage: UHF: DVB-T UK 21 to 68 ch RF converter output: Recordable discs: DVD-RAM: 2X SPEED (Ver. 2.0) 2-3X SPEED (Ver. 2.1) 2-5X SPEED (Ver. 2.2) DVD-R (SL): 1X SPEED (Ver. 2.0) 1-4X SPEED (Ver. 2.0) 1-8X SPEED (Ver. 2.0) 1-16X SPEED (Ver. 2.1) DVD-R (DL): 2-4X SPEED (Ver. 3.0) 2-8X SPEED (Ver. 3.
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.
Index A Add New DVB Services ........................51 F Finalise ............................................23, 49 C Change Thumbnail .........................42, 45 G Guide ......................................... 16, 19, 30 H HDMI .............................. 10, 38, 39, 60, 72 I Initialize .................................................56 J JPEG .......................................... 15, 34, 72 L Language Audio DVB Multi Audio. .................................47 Language ................
