Panasonic Dvd Burner Vw-bn2pp Operating Instructions

							Operating Instructions
DVD Burner
Model No. VW-BN2PP
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions 
completely.
LSQT1571 A
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca
until 
2009/6/1
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Things You Should Know
Thank you for choosing Panasonic! 
You have purchased one of the most 
sophisticated and reliable products on the 
market today. Used properly, we’re sure it 
will bring you and your family years of 
enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the 
information on the right.
The serial number is on the tag located on 
the underside of your DVD Burner. Be sure to 
retain this manual as your convenient unit 
information source.
¬ Information for your safety
Date of Purchase 
Dealer Purchased From 
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No. 
Model No.
Serial No.
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.
≥ USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
≥ DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER 
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE 
PERSONNEL.
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.
THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND 
SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
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.
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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
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 cable when connecting to peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for 
compliance could void the user’s 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.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: VW-BN2PP
Responsible Party:
Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094 
Support Contact:
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
Telephone No.: 1-800-211-PANA (7262)
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-If you see this symbol- 
(Inside of product)
AC adaptor
This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But
≥In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V AC power 
supply only.
≥ When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug 
adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.
≥ When connecting to a supply of greater th an AC 125 V, ensure the cord you use is 
suited to the voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of the AC adaptor.
≥ Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable AC plug 
adaptor or AC cord set.
Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union. 
If you wish to discard this product,  please contact your local authorities or 
dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
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¬Contents
Information for your safety ................... 2
Features .................................................. 5
Before use............................................... 5
About the disc ........................................ 6
Accessories ............................................ 8
Parts identification and handling ......... 8
Power supply .......................................... 9
Inserting/removing a disc...................... 9
Copying from a Camcorder to a DVD 
disc .................................................... 10
Playing back a copied DVD disc on a  Camcorder ........................................ 11
Connecting to a PC ............................. 11
Cautions for Use .................................. 13
Troubleshooting ................................... 15
Specifications ....................................... 17
Request for Service Notice (USA and  Puerto Rico Only) ............................. 18
Limited Warranty (United States and  Puerto Rico) ...................................... 19
Customer Services Directory (United 
States and Puerto Rico)
..................... 21Warranty (For Canadian Customers)..... 22
¬ Features
≥Operation is not guaranteed for any kind of 
uses other than these mentioned above.
¬Before use
∫ Handling this unit
This unit is a high-precision device that is 
not built to withstand vibration, shock or 
dust. Depending on the environment and 
handling of the unit, some content may be 
damaged and in the worst case reading the 
disc may no longer be possible. In 
particular, do not subject this unit to 
vibration and/or shock or disconnect the 
AC cable during use.
≥Panasonic will not be liable for any 
damages sustained directly or indirectly 
from the use or failure of this product. 
Panasonic will also not be liable for any 
losses of data caused by this product.
≥ Injury or material damage resulting 
from any kind of use that is not in 
accordance with the operating 
Instructions are the sole 
responsibility of the user.
∫ When placing this unit
Place this unit on a flat, level surface while 
using it.
≥You cannot use this unit if it is placed 
vertically. 
∫ Carefully observe copyright laws
Whatever you have recorded and created 
can be used for your personal 
entertainment only. Under copyright laws, 
other materials cannot be used without 
obtaining permission from the holders of 
the copyrights.
∫Pages for reference
Pages that you should refer to are shown 
as (P00) .
≥This is a portable device with a thin, 
lightweight and compact design. If you 
connect this unit and a compatible 
Panasonic Camcorder, then the motion 
video/pictures recorded on the 
connected Camcorder can be easily 
copied to a DVD disc even at your 
travel destination.
≥You can also play back DVD discs 
created on this unit if you connect 
this unit and a compatible Panasonic 
Camcorder.
≥ If you connect this unit and a PC 
using the supplied
 USB cable with a 
compatible Panasonic Camcorder, 
you can copy 
motion video/pictures 
edited on a PC etc. to a DVD disc.
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≥Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows Vista® 
and DirectX® are either registered 
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft 
Corporation in the United States and/or 
other countries.
≥ IBM and PC/AT are registered 
trademarks of International Business 
Machines Corporation of the U.S.
≥ Intel
®, Core™, Pentium® and Celeron® 
are registered trademarks or trademarks 
of Intel Corporation in the United States 
and other countries.
≥ Microsoft product screen shot(s) 
reprinted with permission from Microsoft 
Corporation.
≥ Other names of systems and products 
mentioned in these instructions are 
usually the registered trademarks or 
trademarks of the manufacturers who 
developed the system or product 
concerned.
¬ About the disc
∫Discs that can be used on this unit
Discs that can be used for copying when 
you connect this unit to a compatible 
Panasonic Camcorder are 12 cm (5 z) 
non-cartridge type DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, 
DVD-R, DVD-R DL (dual layer on single 
side), +RW, +R, +R DL (dual layer on 
single side), CD-RW and CD-R.
≥ The discs that can be used with this 
unit will differ depending on the 
Camcorder that is connected. Read 
the operating instructions of the 
Camcorder for details.
≥ You cannot record or  play continuously 
from one side of the disc to the other 
when using a double sided disc. You will 
need to eject the disc and turn it over.
≥ Discs inserted in a holder, cartridge, or 
caddy case cannot be used. Always 
remove bare discs from these containers 
prior to use.
≥ It is recommended that you use 
Panasonic discs. Usually discs 
compatible with the DVD standard can 
be used for recording and playback with 
no problems. However, some 
commercially available discs do not meet 
the DVD standard for quality and 
performance. If you use one of these 
discs, you may not be able to record or 
play back normally.
Important Notice
If you copy motion video recorded in 
AVCHD format to a disc, do not insert 
this disc in the devices which do not 
support AVCHD format. In some cases 
the disc may get stuck in the device. 
The disc will not play back on the 
devices that do not support AVCHD 
format.
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≥Discs recorded on this unit may not 
be playable on other products. In 
such cases, play back the disc on this 
unit instead.
≥ When using DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R 
DL, +RW, +R or +R DL do not perform 
the following as it may make the disc 
unusable.
– Record on a disc with other products 
after recording on it with this unit.
– Record on a disc with this unit after  recording on it with other products.
– Insert an un-finalized disc in any other 
products.
∫ About DVD-R DL/+R DL
DVD-R DL or +R DL discs have two layers 
of recording and playback surface on one 
side. If a scene does not fit on the first layer 
(L0), recording continues on the second 
layer (L1) so one scene is recorded across 
two layers. This unit automatically switches 
layers during disc playback so you can play 
the whole disc continuously like a normal 
disc. However, the image or the sound may 
momentarily stop at the point where the 
layers switch.
∫Examples of discs that cannot be 
used on this unit
≥Discs other than those with a 12 cm (5 z) 
diameter (You cannot use 8 cm (3 z) 
discs even if you insert them in a 
commercially available adaptor.)
≥ 6X–12X high speed recording 
compatible DVD-RAM
≥ BD media, etc.
≥ HD DVD media, etc.
∫ How to hold a disc
Do not touch the recorded surface.
∫When inserting/removing a disc
Do not allow fingerprints or dirt to get on 
the recording/playback side of the disc.
≥If there are scratches or dirt (e.g. dust or 
fingerprints) on the recording/playback 
side of the disc, normal recording/
playback may not be possible and the 
following may occur:
– Recording/playback is not possible.
– The image or the sound is interrupted 
or stops momentarily.
– Noise may appear on the image and/or  the sound.
∫ If there is dirt on the disc
≥Clean it with the commercially available 
disc cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from 
the center to the outer edge to remove 
the dirt. Do not use force when wiping 
the disc as it may scratch it. Also, do not 
use solvents (thinner, water, antistatic 
agent, detergent etc.).
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∫Handling precautions
≥Be careful about scratches and dirt.
≥ Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. 
(This may cause disc warping and 
un-balanced rotation, rendering it 
unusable.)
≥ Write on the label side of the disc only 
with a soft, oil-based felt pen. Do not use 
ballpoint pens or other hard writing 
implements.
≥ Do not use record cleaning sprays, 
benzine, thinner, static electricity 
prevention liquids or any other solvent.
≥ Do not use scratch-proof protectors or 
covers.
≥ Do not drop, stack, or impact discs. Do 
not place objects on them.
≥ Do not use the following discs:
– Discs with exposed adhesive from 
removed stickers or labels.
– Discs that are badly warped or  cracked.
– Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart 
shapes.
≥ Do not place in the following areas:
– In direct sunlight.
– In very dusty or humid areas.
– Near a heater.
– Locations susceptible to significant 
difference in temperature 
(condensation can occur).
– Where static electricity or 
electromagnetic waves occur.
≥ To protect discs, return them to their 
cases when you are not using them.¬ Accessories
Check the accessories before using this 
unit.
¬Parts identification and 
handling
1 Eject button [ 
						

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¬Power supply
1 Connect the AC cable to the AC 
adaptor  A.
2 Connect the AC cable to the AC 
outlet.
3 Connect the AC adaptor to this 
unit’s DC input terminal 
[DC/C.C.IN 5.0 V].
≥ The power lamp  B lights up.
≥ The 
AC cable is for use with this unit only. 
Do not use it with any other devices.
≥ The unit and the disc heat up during use. 
This is not a malfunction.
¬ Inserting/removing a 
disc
≥When inserting or removing the disc, 
connect the AC adaptor to the unit. 
You cannot insert or remove a disc 
unless the unit is powered.
1 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor.
2 Inserting disc
Insert the disc in the disc insertion 
slot.
Insert the disc with the recording/
playing side face down. The disc is 
automatically loaded when the disc is 
inserted all the way into the slot.
Removing disc
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∫About the access lamp
When the unit accesses a disc, the access 
lamp lights up.
≥Do not do the following operations when 
the access lamp is lit. The disc or the 
recorded data on the disc may be 
damaged and this unit may malfunction.
– Disconnect the AC adaptor.
– Disconnect the USB cable.
– Subject this unit to a strong shock or 
vibration.¬Copying from a 
Camcorder to a DVD disc
Connect this unit to a compatible 
Panasonic Camcorder and copy the motion 
video/pictures to a DVD disc.
≥ Use the Mini AB USB Connection Cable 
to connect this unit to a compatible 
Panasonic Camcorder.
≥
This function does not work if the 
Camcorder is not compatible with this unit.
≥ Refer to the operating instructions of the 
Camcorder about the available data for 
copying.
≥ Connect this unit to the AC adaptor.
1 Connect this unit to the Camcorder.
AMini AB USB Connection Cable 
(supplied)
≥ Connect the miniA terminal to the 
Camcorder and the miniB terminal to 
this unit.
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. 
The unit and the Camcorder will not 
operate properly if  they are not 
inserted fully. 
≥ Do not use any other USB 
connection cables except the 
supplied one.
2 Start copying from the Camcorder.
≥Read the operating instructions of 
the Camcorder for information about 
how to copy.
≥ You can copy the still pictures to a CD-R 
and/or CD-RW media, if the media is 
compatible with Panasonic Camcorder. 
Read the operating instructions of the 
Camcorder for details.
A
MiniA MiniB
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