Panasonic DMREX83 User Manual

until 2010/02/15Dear customerThank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.Befor

10VQT2J28STEP 2 Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings1 Turn on the television and select the appropriate AV input to suit the connections

11VQT2J28Quick Start GuideTV Guide systemTV Guide system provides programme information from the broadcasts station displayed on the television like a

12VQT2J28HDD and disc information(≤: Possible, –: Impossible)≥[RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] To use a new disc, formatting is necessary (> 63).≥

13VQT2J28Quick Start Guide§Close the session after recording. Play may be impossible on some discs due to the condition of the recording.≥The producer

14VQT2J28USB memory and card information§DivX VOD contents recorded on USB memories cannot be played back. (> 37)≥Despite meeting the conditions me

15VQT2J28Quick Start GuideRegarding DivX files, Music files and still pictures (JPEG)DivXMP3/WMA≥If there is a large amount of still picture data etc.

16VQT2J28Media handling (Disc/USB memory/SD card)1 Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray.2 Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] to close the tray.Automatic driv

17VQT2J28Basic operationsWatching TelevisionBasic operations1 Turn on the television and select the appropriate AV input to suit the connections to th

18VQT2J28Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discsRefer to “Advanced playback” (> 33) for detail information.Preparation≥Turn on the

19VQT2J28Basic operationsRecording television programmesRefer to “Notes for recording” (>22) and “Advanced recording” (>23) for detail informati

2VQT2J28CAUTION!THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT

20VQT2J28Timer recordingRefer to “Advanced timer recording” (> 27– 32) for detail information.See also “TV Guide system” (> 11) and “Notes for r

21VQT2J28Basic operationsDeleting titles[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW](You cannot delete items on finalised discs.)≥A title cann

22VQT2J28Notes for recordingAdvanced operations≥It is not possible to record to both the HDD and the DVD drive simultaneously.Selecting Audio for Reco

23VQT2J28Advanced operationsAdvanced recordingDepending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated.(The time

24VQT2J28Advanced recording[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording within the rema

25VQT2J28Advanced operationsRecording broadcasts from external equipment[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW][HDD]To make a timer recording with your t

26VQT2J28Copying from a video cassette recordere.g., Connecting to the AV3 or DV input terminals on the front≥Turn off the unit and other video equipm

27VQT2J28Advanced operationsAdvanced timer recording[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]Series recording (Digital broadcast only)You can record all th

28VQT2J28Advanced timer recording1 Press [PROG/CHECK].2 Press [3, 4] to select “New Timer Programme” and press [OK].3 Press [2, 1] to move through the

29VQT2J28Advanced operations∫ To exit the timer recording listPress [PROG/CHECK].≥Programmes that failed to record are deleted from the timer recordin

3VQT2J28Table of contentsGetting startedIncluded accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4The remote control information

30VQT2J28Advanced timer recordingSelecting the programme from the desired programme type or categoryThis function lets you display a TV Guide list sor

31VQT2J28Advanced operationsSearching using programme information of titles recorded to the HDD[HDD]You can search for programmes using programme info

32VQT2J28Advanced timer recordingChanging the Settings and Editing TV Guide for Analogue broadcasts≥To change the settings of the TV Guide for digital

33VQT2J28Advanced operationsAdvanced playback≥Depending on the media, some operations may not be possible.Press [AUDIO].LR>L>R^---------------}

34VQT2J28Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play—DIRECT NAVIGATOR[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]You can quickly

35VQT2J28Advanced operationsPlaying musicOperations during playTo play music CDPreparationPress [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.1 Insert a musi

36VQT2J28Playing DivX, Music files and still pictures (JPEG)[-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [SD]1 Insert the disc or the SD card.2 If the menu screen appears, press

37VQT2J28Advanced operations[-R] [-R]DL] [CD]ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certified® device must be registered in order to play DivX Video-on

38VQT2J28Playing DivX, Music files and still pictures (JPEG)[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] [SD]≥You cannot play still pictures while recording or

39VQT2J28Advanced operationsWhile the Album View (Playlist (Picture)) screen is displayed (> 38)1 Press [OPTION].2 Press [3, 4] to select “Slidesho

4VQT2J28Included accessoriesGetting started∫ Batteries≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control.≥Use alkaline or manganese batt

40VQT2J28Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM”/Q Link)You can enjoy linked operations with the TV and receiver by using “HDAVI C

41VQT2J28Advanced operations[VIERA]Link]If you connect this unit to the TV that supports “HDAVI Control 2” or later with an HDMI cable, you can enjoy

42VQT2J28Convenient functionsOperation during Pause Live TVFUNCTION MENU DisplayBy using the FUNCTION MENU you may access the main functions quickly a

43VQT2J28EditingEntering textEditing[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [SD]You can give names to recorded titles, etc. Also, you can

44VQT2J28Editing titles/chapters[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] (You cannot edit finalised discs.)[+RW] [-RW‹VR›]≥The maximum number of

45VQT2J28EditingAfter performing steps 1–4 (> 44)§Multiple editing is possible.After performing steps 1–6 (> 44)§Multiple editing is possible.Ti

46VQT2J28Creating, editing and playing Playlists (Video)[HDD] [RAM]≥The maximum number of items on a disc:– Playlists (Video): 99– Chapters in Playlis

47VQT2J28Editing[HDD] [RAM][-RW‹VR›] (Play only)1 While stoppedPress [FUNCTION MENU].2 Press [3, 4] to select “Others” and press [OK].3 Press [3, 4] t

48VQT2J28Editing still pictures and music[HDD] [RAM] [SD][-R] (JPEG) ≥You can edit pictures and albums.≥You cannot edit still pictures recorded on DVD

49VQT2J28Editing≥Timer recordings do not start when performing “Change Date”, “Copy to DVD”, “Copy to HDD”, “Add Pictures” or “Create Album”.≥[RAM] [S

5VQT2J28Getting startedHDD (Hard disk drive) handling careThe HDD is a high precision recording instrument and because of its long recording capabilit

50VQT2J28Creating, editing and playing Playlists (Picture)≥The maximum number of Playlists (Picture):– Playlists: 99– Pictures in a Playlist (Picture)

51VQT2J28Editing[HDD]1 While stoppedPress [FUNCTION MENU].2 Press [3, 4] to select “Others” and press [OK].3 Press [3, 4] to select “Playlists” and pr

52VQT2J28Copying titles or Playlists (Video)Copying§1To high speed copy titles (or Playlists (Video) created from those titles), set “Rec for High Spe

53VQT2J28Copying∫ Speed and recording mode when copying[HDD] ,-. [RAM] : High speed[HDD] > [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] : Refer to the

54VQT2J28Copying titles or Playlists (Video)[HDD] > [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW][RAM] [-RW‹VR›] [+RW] > [HDD][SD] > [HDD] [

55VQT2J28CopyingCOPY Navigator/Copying list indicators∫ To edit the copying listSelect the item in step 6–5 (> 54)1 Press [OPTION].2 Press [3, 4] t

56VQT2J28Copying titles or Playlists (Video)4 When the top menu is displayedPress [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title you want to start copying, and pres

57VQT2J28CopyingCopying still pictures/Playlist (Picture)≥SDHC Memory Cards used for recording with this unit can only be used with other SDHC Memory

58VQT2J28Copying still pictures/Playlist (Picture)7 Press [3, 4] to select “Start Copying” and press [OK].≥Only when copying individual still pictures

59VQT2J28CopyingCopying music to HDDYou can store the following formats of music data in this unit’s HDD.≥Music CD (CD-DA)When copying music CDs, this

6VQT2J28Control reference guideQuick Start GuideInstructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.1 Turn the unit on (>

60VQT2J28Copying music to HDD∫ To register on a folder by folder basis1 Press [3, 4] to select “Create List” and press [1].2 Press [3, 4] to select “T

61VQT2J28Setting menusUsing on-screen menus/Status messageSetting menus1 Press [DISPLAY].≥Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, et

62VQT2J28Using on-screen menus/Status messagePress [STATUS ].The display changes each time you press the button.[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R

63VQT2J28Setting menus[RAM]Preparation≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.1 Press [3, 4] to select “Disc Protection” and press [OK].2 Press

64VQT2J28HDD, disc and card management[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]You can select the background that will be displayed as the DVD-Video to

65VQT2J28Setting menusChanging the unit’s settingsYou can change the unit’s settings using Setup menu.≥The settings remain intact even if you switch t

66VQT2J28Changing the unit’s settingsYou can check the quality and strength of digital broadcast signals.The quality and strength of the signal are sh

67VQT2J28Setting menus(All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.)§1[For[France,[Italy,[Spain[and[Switzerland] The default setti

68VQT2J28Changing the unit’s settings(All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.)§Refer to the operating instructions for connec

69VQT2J28Setting menus(All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.)Depending on the connected equipment, some items may be shaded

7VQT2J28Quick Start Guide1 Standby/on switch (Í/I) (> 10)Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit

70VQT2J28Changing the unit’s settings(All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.)AV2 SettingsSet to match the connected equipmen

71VQT2J28Setting menus§1The timer recording programmes are also cancelled.§2Recording on the HDD will not be deleted.Auto StandbySet the time to autom

72VQT2J28Other SettingsThe Child Lock deactivates all buttons on the unit and remote control. Use it to prevent other people from operating the unit.P

73VQT2J28Setting menus≥To enjoy multi-channel surround sound DVD-Video, connect an amplifier with Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG decoders.“Digital Audio

74VQT2J28Frequently asked questionsRefer to the following items if you have any doubts about unit operations.Which aerial is suitable for receiving di

75VQT2J28ReferencePlease tell me about TV reception channels.¾ Channel coverage depends on the tuner system you use.Refer to the following list of TV

76VQT2J28MessagesLanguage code list Enter the code with the numbered buttons.On the televisionThis unit is not authorised to playthis protected DivX v

77VQT2J28ReferenceThe following messages or service numbers appear on the unit’s display when something unusual is detected during startup and use.§Th

78VQT2J28Troubleshooting guideBefore requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solu

79VQT2J28ReferencePicture does not appear during timer recording.¾ Timer recordings work regardless whether the unit is on or off. To confirm the time

8VQT2J28STEP 1 Connection≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.≥Select the connection pattern tha

80VQT2J28Troubleshooting guideCannot tune channels.Cannot download channel presets from the television.¾ Check the connections. (> 8, 73)¾ You must

81VQT2J28ReferencePlay fails to start even when [1](PLAY) is pressed.Play starts but then stops immediately.¾ Insert the disc correctly with the label

82VQT2J28Troubleshooting guideCannot display DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen. ¾ This screen cannot be displayed during recording or copy or while the unit is

83VQT2J28ReferenceDigital broadcasts cannot be received.¾ Digital broadcast may not have started in your region yet.¾ The aerial may not be pointing i

84VQT2J28SpecificationsRecording system DVD-RAM : DVD Video Recording formatDVD-R : DVD-Video formatDVD-R DL (Dual Layer) : DVD-Video formatDVD-RW :

85VQT2J28ReferenceGlossaryBitstreamThis is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel) before it is decoded into its various chan

86VQT2J28GlossaryProtectionYou can prevent accidental deletion by setting writing protection or deletion protection. RGBThis refers to the three prima

87VQT2J28ReferenceManufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwi

EUIndexActive Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70Adjust the audio quality (Sound menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Adjust t

9VQT2J28Quick Start GuideYou can enjoy high-quality picture by adding the HDMI cable connection to the 21-pin Scart cable connection between this unit