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RQT8346
(Inside of product)
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous
voltage within the products enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions
listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturers instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-
type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than
the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
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.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE,
DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO
OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS
VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION!
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE,
BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE.
ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO
OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER
MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installers
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for
proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily
accessible. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain
readily operable. To completely disconnect this apparatus from
the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC
receptacle.
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
-‰¥Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-‰¥Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-‰¥Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
-‰¥Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the
attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface
cables when connecting to peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the users authority to
operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Responsible Party:
Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Telephone No.: 1-800-211-7262
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Table of contents
Getting started
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................ 2
Table of contents ........................................................................... 3
-‰¥About descriptions in these operating instructions ........................ 4
HDD, disc and card information ................................................... 5
-‰¥HDD and discs you can use for recording and play ...................... 5
-‰¥Discs that cannot be played .......................................................... 6
-‰¥Play-only discs [12 cm (5z)/8 cm (3z)]............................................ 7
-‰¥Cards you can use on this unit ...................................................... 7
-‰¥Regarding DivX discs, MP3 discs and
still pictures (JPEG, TIFF) ............................................................. 8
Important notes for recording ...................................................... 9
HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care ......................................... 10
Unit care........................................................................................ 11
Disc and card handling ............................................................... 11
Video cassette information ......................................................... 11
Inserting a disc............................................................................. 12
Inserting a video cassette ........................................................... 12
Inserting/Removing the SD card ................................................ 12
Accessories .................................................................................. 13
The remote control ...................................................................... 13
Control reference guide .............................................................. 14
-‰¥Remote control ............................................................................ 14
-‰¥FUNCTIONS window .................................................................. 14
-‰¥Main unit ...................................................................................... 15
-‰¥The units display......................................................................... 15
STEP 1 Connection ...................................................................... 16
-‰¥If your television does not have AUDIO/VIDEO terminals,
an RF modulator is necessary..................................................... 19
-‰¥If the antenna connector doesnt match ...................................... 20
-‰¥DVD output and DVD/VHS output ............................................... 20
-‰¥To enjoy even higher picture quality............................................ 21
-‰¥Connecting an amplifier or system component ........................... 21
-‰¥Connecting with an
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) terminal ................. 22
-‰¥Control with HDMI (HDAVI Control) ............................................ 22
STEP 2 Setting up the TV Guide On Screen
® system ............... 23
STEP 3 Downloading ................................................................... 25
STEP 4 Set up to match your television and
the units remote control ........................................................... 26
-‰¥Selecting television type .............................................................. 26
-‰¥Television operation .................................................................... 26
-‰¥When other Panasonic products respond to
this remote control ....................................................................... 26
Recording
Note about recording................................................................... 27
-‰¥HDD and discs ............................................................................ 27
- FR (Flexile Recording) .............................................................. 27
- When the format confirmation screen is displayed ................... 27
- When remove a recorded disc .................................................. 27
- Recording modes and approximate recording times ................ 28
-‰¥VHS ............................................................................................. 28
- Recording mode ....................................................................... 28
-‰¥HDD, discs and VHS ................................................................... 28
- To specify a time to stop recording-
One Touch Recording............................................................... 28
- Watching the TV while recording .............................................. 28
Recording television programs .................................................. 29
-‰¥Recording television programs .................................................... 29
-‰¥Selecting audio to record ............................................................ 30
-‰¥Flexible Recording mode (FR) .................................................... 30
-‰¥Playing while you are recording .................................................. 31
- Playing from the beginning of the title you are recording-
Chasing playback ..................................................................... 31
- Playing a title previously recorded while recording-
Simultaneous rec and play ....................................................... 31
Scheduled recording ................................................................... 32
- Using the TV Guide On Screen
® system to
make scheduled recordings ...................................................... 32
- Manually programming scheduled recordings .......................... 33
- Using VCR Plusi system to make scheduled recordings........ 33
-‰¥Check, change or delete a program ............................................ 34
Utilizing the TV Guide On Screen
® system ................................ 35
-‰¥Using the LISTINGS Service to set scheduled recording and
scheduled reminder ..................................................................... 36
- To make scheduled recording .................................................. 36
- To make scheduled reminder ................................................... 36- Other Episode Options ..............................................................36
-‰¥Using the SEARCH Service to search TV programs by genre,
keyword, etc. ................................................................................37
- To search TV programs by genre ..............................................37
- To search TV programs by new keyword ..................................37
- To search TV programs by saved keyword ...............................37
-‰¥Using SETUP Service to change the settings of
the TV Guide On Screen
® system ................................................38
- Access to the TV Guide On Screen ® system setup screen-“
Change system settings ..........................................................38
- Customizing the channel lineup -“
Change channel display ..........................................................38
- Change the initial settings-“Change default options ................38
- Display progress in getting TV Guide On Screen data-“
Display setup progress ............................................................39
-‰¥Using SCHEDULE Service to check, change or
delete a program set for scheduled recording or
scheduled reminder manually ......................................................39
- To change the previously set scheduled recording or
scheduled reminder ...................................................................39
- Other Schedule Options ............................................................39
- History Options ..........................................................................39
Playing back
Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs .......40
- Selecting recorded programs (titles) to play-“
Direct Navigator .........................................................................40
-‰¥Operations during play .................................................................41
-‰¥Simple editing operations during play ..........................................42
-‰¥Changing audio during play .........................................................42
-‰¥Status messages..........................................................................42
Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and
still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) ............................................................43
-‰¥Selecting file type to play .............................................................43
- To select file type .......................................................................43
-‰¥Playing DivX discs........................................................................43
- Using the tree screen to find a folder .........................................43
- About DivX VOD content ...........................................................44
-‰¥Playing MP3 discs ........................................................................44
- Using the tree screen to find a group ........................................44
-‰¥Playing still pictures......................................................................44
-‰¥Useful functions during still picture play.......................................45
Using on-screen menus ...............................................................46
- Common procedures .................................................................46
- Disc menu-“Setting the disc content ..........................................46
- Play menu-“Change the play sequence .....................................46
- Video menu-“Change the picture quality ....................................47
- Audio menu-“Change the sound effect ......................................47
- Other menu-“Change the display position .................................47
Delete Navigator to delete titles ..................................................47
-‰¥Deleting titles or pictures during play ...........................................47
Playing a video cassette ..............................................................48
-‰¥Operations....................................................................................48
-‰¥Adjusting the playback picture .....................................................49
- Manual tracking .........................................................................49
- Vertical locking adjustment ........................................................49
-‰¥VHS Index Search System (VISS) ...............................................49
-‰¥Changing audio ............................................................................49
-‰¥Auto Bilingual Choice Function ....................................................49
-‰¥S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB) ...................................................49
-‰¥Various on-screen display indications ..........................................50
Editing
Editing titles/chapters ..................................................................51
-‰¥Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters .................................51
-‰¥Title operations.............................................................................52
-‰¥Chapter operations.......................................................................52
Creating, editing and playing playlists .......................................53
-‰¥Creating playlists ..........................................................................53
-‰¥Editing and playing playlists/chapters ..........................................54
-‰¥Playlist operations ........................................................................54
-‰¥Chapter operations.......................................................................54
Editing still pictures .....................................................................55
-‰¥Album and picture operation ........................................................55
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