Example
RQT8857-B
Region number supported by this unit
Linked timer recordings with external equipment
Features
Just one cord and simple connection with Hdmi terminal
You can easily select and play recorded programmes
How to replace the fuse
Accessories
Sales and Support Information
Before use
Quick Start Guide
Table of Contents
Using the remote control
Remote Control Information
About batteries
Quick
Main Unit
Remote Control
Location of Parts/Controls
Common to DVD/VHS
Unit’s Display
Rear Panel
Basic Connection
Connecting to a Television only
Use of the supplied RF coaxial cable
Pin Scart terminal
Rear of satellite receiver
Using a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable
To view satellite programmes
To record satellite programmes
Power Save Function , to select On or Off then OK
Setting the Channels and Clock
To turn the unit on
Tips
Clock Setting
, to change the setting
to select Yes, then OK
, to select the item you want to change
, to select the current programme, then OK
Watching Television
To select desired channel
To directly enter Channels
Playback
Stopping Play Pausing Play
To select the VHS drive
Insert a cassette. ¼
Pausing Recording
To select the recording mode
Recording Television Programmes
To start recording
To cancel a timer recording programming
Timer Recording
, , to select the future programme, then OK
To check programmes ¼
Seconds
Copying Titles
− or −
To copy without fi nalising
Copying Titles DVD ¼VHS
When you start copying from the selected title
To select the DVD drive
Deleting Titles
, to select Delete, then
to select Delete, then OK
Disc must be finalised after recording or copying ¼
Important Notes for Recording
Broadcast in multi-channel sound
VHS Recording Modes and Durations
Advanced Recording
DVD Recording Modes and Durations
To start fi nalising. or
Repeatedly until the desired time is reached
Nalising
To select the DVD or VHS
Flexible Rec
, to select To Others then
Then OK
, , , to select Start, then OK
Satellite receiver you have connected
Recording from a Satellite Receiver
Select to select the DVD or VHS Drive
Manual Recording
Recording from an External Device
to select Rec to DVD, then to select Rec, then OK
When DV Auto Rec screen does not appear
Recording from a DV Camcorder
DV Auto Rec
Manual timer recordings
Advanced Timer Recording
To exit the timer recording list
Programme ¼ right, Tips
to select Stop Recording, then OK
To cancel a timer recording in progress
, to select the programme
While the unit is on
To delete
Timer Recording screen icons
To modify the programme , ,,to make changes, then OK
Check, Change, or Delete Programmes
Making timer recordings on the television
Make timer programming on the TV
To turn the unit off
Start and end of recording is controlled by TV
TV Guide
What is TV Guide?
Using the TV Guide
Programme type
Yellow to display the list
Blue to display the list
Categories
, , , to select an item, then
Advanced Disc Playback
, , , to select the title you want to watch, then OK
Press and hold
, to select the time, then
, , , to select a picture, then OK
Playing Still Pictures Jpeg
, to select the desired folder, then OK
, , , to select Folder
, to select Zoom in, then OK
, to select Rotate Right or Rotate LEFT, then OK
Rotate Pictures Picture Properties
Zoom
Playing MP3s
Using the Tree Screen to Find a Group
, to select a track, then OK to play
while a track is highlighted to display the tree screen
To fast-forward the tape
Advanced Video Cassette Playback
To rewind the tape
Press and hold for about 2 seconds
Press and hold until the picture noise disappears
Press and hold for about 5 or more seconds
Simultaneously
Press and hold until the shaking stops
Changing Audio during Playback On-screen Display Indicators
To display on-screen indicators
To exit on-screen indicators
Audio changes as follows
Status to show the screen information
Information Messages
To show the Digital Text
To show subtitles
Function Menu Window
New Service Message
Status Keep pressing to cycle through available displays
, to select a menu item, then OK
When the TV is off
When the TV is on
Power on link
Easy playback
Using the Control
Easy control only with Viera remote control
Select an item, then OK
Panel
Titles-Editing
Accessing the Title View
Entering Text
Title Operations
Divide Title
Change Thumbnail
Chapter Operations
Accessing the Chapter View
Chapters-Creating, Editing
Creating, Editing and Playing Playlists
Accessing the Playlist View
Creating Playlists
Editing Playlists/Chapters
Chapter View
Edit
Press Exit
You can go back to the Playlist View
Copying Titles Advanced
On the next
Register titles and playlists for copy
Copying list icons and functions
Cancel all registered copying setting and lists
Edit the copying list
Press , to select Start Copying, then press OK
DVD-V VHS
Accessing the On-Screen Display
Setting On-Screen Display
Menu Setting
Disc Menu
Other Menu
Play Menu Sound Menu
Picture Menu
DVD Management
Accessing the Management Menus
The first layer cannot be closed when there is no
Message appears when finalising is finished
Finalising
Create Top Menu
Channel Settings
Setup Menu
Accessing the Setup Menu
Tuning
Add New DVB Services
Auto-Setup Restart
DVB Manual Tuning
Signal Condition
Picture Settings
Playback/Recording Settings
Disc
Picture
Sound
Sound Settings
Connection
Display and Connection Settings
Display
AV2 Settings
Hdmi Settings1
TV System
Hdmi Video Format2
Others
VHS and System Settings
Child Lock
Other Settings
Using the Unit’s Remote Control to Operate the TV
DVD output and DVD/VHS output
Additional Connections
DVD/VHS common out
DVD priority out
Using Component Video Cables
Using an Audio/Video Cable
Red White Yellow
If you have a regular television CRT cathode ray tube
Using an Optical Digital Audio Cable for Better Sound
Using an Audio Cable for Better Sound
Rear of Amplifier or System Component
Red White
Regarding Viera Link Hdavi ControlTM function
Connecting to a TV
Connecting to a TV and a Receiver
Can do, Cannot do
Disc Handling
Usable Discs for Recording and Playback
Discs that Cannot be Played
Play-only Discs
Types of disc for the type of connected TV
1 PAL60
Disc Care
Inserting Discs
Still Picture JPEG2 Information
MP3s and Still Pictures Jpeg
MP3 File Information
To eject
Video Cassette Handling
Inserting a Video Cassette
Video Cassette Information
To Reset This Unit
Troubleshooting Guide
To reset the unit’s settings
To reset the ratings level settings
Power
General Issues
Following does not indicate a problem with the unit
Display is dim Change FL Display in the Setup menu
Operation
TV Guide
Connecting the unit
DVB-T
Viera Link
Picture
Playback Issues
Sound
Cover
TV. Using , return to the beginning of the title
VHS Picture
Check the Sqpb setting
VHS Sound
VHS Play
Recording/Timer Recording/Copying/External input
Recording Issues
VHS Recording
Language code list
Editing Issues
Discs
Frequently Asked Questions
Setup
TV Guide
Recording
The unit is performing a software update
Stands for a number Code on the remote control
Messages
On the Unit’s Display
Hold
On the TV
Unit Care
Cleaning the video heads
To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth
Glossary
Safety Precautions
UHF
Specifications
For business users in the European Union
This Unit is Intended for USE in Moderate Climates
RQT8857-B
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