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Operating Instructions
DVD Recorder
Model No. DMR-XS350EB
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.
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Features freesat HD tuners built-in Convenient Functions ! Receives freesat - free digital satellite TM VIERA CAST broadcasts in the UK You can access a selection of Internet services from This DVD Recorder has two freesat tuners built-in. the Home screen with VIERA CAST, for example freesat is a brand new free digital TV service which YouTube, Picasa Web Albums. (Current as of broadcasts via satellite so you can receive TV, radio, February 2009) interactive TV. TM � Enjoying VIERA CAST (
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Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of April 2009. These may be subject to change.) 1 Remote control (N2QAYB000339) 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. 2 Batteries for remote control (R6 Size) • Or go on line through our Internet Accessory orderin
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Table of Contents TV Guide system (freesat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Getting started Using the TV Guide list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Selecting the programme from the desired channel genre or programme type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Getting Started Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Playing Back Accessories . . . . . . . . . .
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Reference Music Additional Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Adding a VCR: Connecting to a Television Music and a Video Cassette Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Playing music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Adding a Digital Satellite or Cable Receiver: Connecting to a Playing MP3 fi les . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Television and a Digital Satellite or C
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HDD (Hard disk drive) Handling Care The HDD is a high precision recording instrument and because of its long recording capability and high speed operation it is a very special device that is easily suscept ble to damage. As a basic rule, save important content to a disc as backup. ■ The HDD is a device that is not built to withstand vibration/shock or dust Depending on the setup environment and handling of the HDD some content may become damaged and play and recording may no longer be possib
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Remote Control Information/Unit Care Remote Control Information About batteries Using the remote control • Insert so the poles ( and ) match those in the remote control. Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, up to a maximum range of 7 m 4 directly in front of the unit. Remote control signal sensor R6/LR6, AA 20 • Use alkaline or manganese batteries. 20 30 • Do not mix old and new batteries. • Do not use different types at the same time. 30 • Do not heat or expose to flame. • Do not leave the
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E D cr I Location of Parts/Controls Remote Control bo Turn the unit on or off .............................................. (➔ 13) 1 Select drive [HDD, DVD or SD]. ........................ (➔ 26, 68) 2 Select channels and title numbers etc./Enter numbers 3 or characters (The character buttons may be used when operating VIERA CAST contents.) bp 1 To delete unwanted recorded titles, timer programmes, 4 still pictures or music ............................. (➔ 32, 41, 74, 81) Basic operations fo
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The Unit’s Display 12345 EXT-L COPY HDDSDVD SD USB PLAY 679 8 bk SD card slot indicator Remote control signal indicator 1 7 Linked timer recordings with external equipment This flashes when it is operated by the remote control. 2 indicator .................................................... (➔ 62) Main display section 8 USB port indicator Current time/playback counter, various messages 3 Copying indicator Playback indicator 4 9 ) Disc indicator Timer recording indicator ( ) ............
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Basic Connection This recorder requires 2 signal feeds from a satellite dish to be able to record 2 different channels at the same time. Please consult with your Panasonic dealer for details of dish installation. • Connect both satellite terminals (DISH IN 1 and DISH IN 2) to the satellite dish when you want to record 2 programmes simultaneously or view TV during recording. • Connect DISH IN 1 terminal to the satellite dish when you use only one terminal. (You cannot view if you connect
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B When your television has a digital satellite tuner TV Connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA) Satellite HDMI IN AV If the 21-pin Scart cable is connected, the Direct TV Recording and Pause Live TV function is available when you view other than satellite programme. (➔ 37) DISH IN 1 DISH IN 2 To household HDMI AV1 (TV) AC IN mains socket AV OUT This unit HDMI cable (not supplied) 21-pin Scart cable (not supplied) Connect only after all other connections are complete. After completin
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Basic Connection When your Television does not have an HDMI input terminal In this setting, you cannot enjoy HDTV in HD picture quality. The resolution will be 576i/480i. TV AV DISH IN 1 DISH IN 2 To household AV1 (TV) AC IN mains socket This unit 21-pin Scart cable (not supplied) Connect only after all other connections are complete. After completing the connections, proceed to the TV Tuning (➔ 13). • Refer to page 116 if “U50”, “U50 1” or “U50 2” appears on the unit’s display. Notes • Th
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U N E M N O I T C N U F E D I Auto Set Up (freesat) Search and store TV programmes automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer or freesat registered dealer. TV Preparation: VOL DRIVE • Turn on the television (and connected equipment) CH SELECT AV and select the video input terminal that this unit is connected to. PAGE abc def 1 2 3 CH ghi jkl mno 4 5 6 TV’s remote control p w qrs tuv xyz 8 9 7 MANUAL SKIP INPUT DEL to turn the unit on.
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Auto Set Up (freesat) Enter new PIN. Repeat step to enter PIN 8 – This PIN will be used for controlling again to confirm. • DVD-Video playback Owner ID-Data Entry • Accessing to the channels you selected in “Child PIN 0000 Lock” (➔ 97) NAME HOUSE NO • Playback programmes for adults POSTCODE RG12 8FP • Using VIERA CAST Select Change PIN RETURN – Make a note of PIN in case you forget it. – The default PIN is “0000”. – The Owner ID-Data Entry screen appears. – Make a note of PIN in case you fo
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To check the signal condition To set the clock manually Normally this unit obtains time and date information from TV (➔ 96, Signal Condition) channels to set its clock and automatically adjusts the time several times a day. To tune in other satellite channels If the clock is incorrect or cannot be automatically set, perhaps due to bad signal reception, you will need to adjust the clock (➔ 16, Tuning in Other Satellite manually. Services) • In the case of a power failure, the clock setting r
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U N E M N O I T C N U F E D I T uning in Other Satellite Services You can also view or record other free channels (Astra 2 at 28.5 degree east) or free channels from other satellites that you can receive in your area. This setup is not required if you are only viewing or recording from freesat channels. Search and store TV programmes of the other satellite service automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local TV dealer or freesat registered dealer.
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, to select the channel type. w q – You can select the channel type from the followings. • All : All channels including TV, Radio, Data, etc. will be searched. • TV • Radio Notes Other Satellite Auto Setup - Satellite Selection Astra2/Eurobird Satellite Selection to start the Auto • When the below screen appears after Search Mode All Channel Type All step . freesat and other satellite channels Setup Other satellite Auto Setup DISH Input 1 - Signal Quality010 DISH Input 1 - Signal Strength
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HDD and Disc Information This unit can record to HDD and copy to the following recording media. Internal DVD-RAM VD-R D DVD-R VD DVD-R DL VD-R D DV VD-R D RW HDD HDD +R +R +R DL +R DL +R +RW W Recordings can only be made to HDD in DR mode first, with the same quality as broadcasted, then they can be copied to discs. Instant record It can only record to HDD by pressing [ REC]. * Discs HDD REC Record to the HDD and then copy to the disc. Can do Cannot do Timer record It can only record to
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Recording and copying programmes This unit can record standard or high definition programmes from its built-in satellite tuners onto HDD with the same quality picture and sound as they are broadcasted. Goal! Recor Recording ding HDD Goal! DR mode All subtitles and multi audio are recorded (selectable during playback). All recordings are first made to HDD in DR mode only. COPY COPY When copying titles to disc Discs XP, SP, LP, EP, FR mode Only one subtitle and one audio can be copied. Copy as
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HDD and Disc Handling HDD and discs y ou can use for recording and play (: Possible, –: Imposs ble) Disc type Hard disk drive (HDD) HDD Standard symbol Data that can be recorded and played Video/Still picture/Music Quality in which video is recorded High defi nition (HD) quality/Standard defi nition (SD) quality Recording mode in which video is recorded DR, HG, HX, HE, HL, XP, SP, LP, EP, FR Rewritable Timer recording Recording copy-restricted programmes on freesat (➔ 33) Recording modes
