Panasonic Dvd Burner Vw-bn2pp Operating Instructions

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¬Playing back a copied 
DVD disc on a 
Camcorder
If you connect this unit and a compatible 
Panasonic Camcorder, you can play back 
the DVD disc that you copied motion video/
pictures to.
≥To play back the disc, connect the same 
Camcorder that you connected when 
copying to it.
≥ Use the Mini AB USB Connection Cable 
to connect this unit and the compatible 
Panasonic Camcorder.
≥ Connect this unit to the AC adaptor.
1 Connect this unit and the 
Camcorder using the supplied Mini 
AB USB Connection Cable.
≥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 playback of the disc on the 
Camcorder.
≥Read the operating instructions of 
the Camcorder for information about 
how to play back.
¬ Connecting to a PC
You can copy motion video/pictures 
recorded on a Panasonic Camcorder and 
edited on a PC to a DVD disc.
Use the software supplied with the 
Panasonic Camcorder to copy the motion 
video/pictures. You can also play back the 
DVD disc that you copied the motion video/
pictures to using the same software.
≥Use the USB cable supplied with a 
Panasonic Camcorder compatible with 
this unit to connect this unit and a PC.
≥ Depending on the software, the available 
data for copying may vary.
If using Windows
∫ Operating environment
Personal computer
IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer
OS
The compatible OS will differ depending on 
the software supplied with the Camcorder. 
Please see the operating environment of 
the software.
Interface
USB port
Other requirements
Mouse or equivalent pointing device
≥Even if the system requirements 
mentioned in these operating 
instructions are fulfilled, some personal 
computers cannot be used.
≥ Operation is not guaranteed on an 
upgraded OS.
≥ Operation on an OS other than the one 
pre-installed is not guaranteed.
≥ When 2 or more USB devices are 
connected to a PC, or when devices are 
connected through USB hubs or by using 
extension cables, proper operation is not 
guaranteed.
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∫Connection and recognition 
procedures
≥Connect this unit to the AC adaptor.
1 Connect this unit to the PC.
≥ This unit is recognized as 
a [DVD-RAM Drive] on 
[My Computer].
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. 
The unit and PC will not operate 
properly if they are not inserted fully.
≥
Be sure to use the USB cable supplied 
with the Camcorder. (We cannot 
guarantee operation if you use a USB 
cable other than the one supplied with 
the Panasonic 
Camcorder.)
2 Start copying/playback.
≥ Use the software supplied with a 
Panasonic Camcorder to copy/play 
back the motion video/pictures.
≥ Read the operating instructions of 
the software for information about 
how to copy/play back.
∫ To disconnect the USB cable 
safely
If the USB cable is disconnected while the 
access lamp is lit, this unit may malfunction 
and the data may be lost.
1 Check that the access lamp is not lit.
2 Double click the   ( ) icon in 
task tray.
≥Hardware disconnect dialogue 
appears.
≥ Depending on your PC’s settings, 
this icon may not be displayed.
3 Select [USB Mass Storage Device]  
and click [Stop].
4 Click [OK].
≥ Click [OK], and you can safely 
disconnect the cable.
A
AUSB cable 
(supplied with the Camcorder)
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¬Cautions for Use
∫ About this unit
The unit and disc become warm after long 
operation, but this is not a malfunction.
Keep the unit as far away as possible 
from electromagnetic equipment (such 
as microwave ovens, TVs, video games 
etc.).
≥If you use the unit on top of or near a TV, 
the motion video/pictures and sound on 
the unit may be disrupted by 
electromagnetic wave radiation.
≥ Do not use the unit near cell phones 
because doing so may result in noise 
adversely affecting the motion video/
pictures and sound.
≥ Recorded data may be damaged, or 
motion video/pictures may be distorted, 
by strong magnetic fields created by 
speakers or large motors.
≥ Electromagnetic wave radiation 
generated by microprocessors may 
adversely affect the unit, disturbing the 
motion video/pictures and sound.
≥ If this unit is adversely affected by 
electromagnetic equipment and stops 
functioning properly, disconnect the AC 
adaptor and then connect it again.
Do not use the unit near radio 
transmitters or high-voltage lines.
≥ If you record near radio transmitters or 
high-voltage lines, the recorded motion 
video/pictures and sound may be 
adversely affected.
Make sure to use the supplied cords 
and cables.
Do not extend the cords and the cables.
Do not spray insecticides or volatile 
chemicals onto the unit.
≥ If the unit is sprayed with such 
chemicals, its body may be marred and 
the surface finish may peel off.
≥ Do not leave rubber or plastic products in 
contact with the unit for a long time. Do not subject this unit to vibrations or 
impacts, shake, drop or bump it, place 
objects on top of it or drop objects on it.
≥
A strong impact can break the unit’s 
casing, causing it to malfunction.
Do not use benzine, paint thinner or 
alcohol for cleaning the unit.
≥ Before cleaning, pull out the AC cable 
from the AC Jack.
≥ If you use a solvent, the casing may be 
discolored and the surface finish may 
peel off.
≥ Wipe the unit with a soft dry cloth to 
remove dust and fingerprints. To remove 
stubborn stains, thoroughly wring a cloth 
that has been soaked in a neutral 
detergent diluted with water and wipe the 
unit with it. Afterwards, wipe it with a dry 
cloth.
≥ Do not use a chemical dust cloth.
When you are not going to use the unit 
for an extended time
≥ When storing the unit in a cupboard or 
cabinet, it is recommended that you put 
a desiccant (silica gel) in with it.
∫ About the AC  adaptor
≥ Be sure to use the supplied AC adaptor.
≥ If you use the AC adaptor near a radio, 
radio reception may be disturbed. Keep 
the AC adaptor 1 m (3.3 feet) or more 
away from the radio.
≥ When using the AC adaptor, it may 
generate whirring sounds. However, this 
is normal.
≥ After use, be sure to disconnect the AC 
adaptor. (If it is left connected, about 
0.3 W of current is consumed at most.)
≥ Always keep the electrodes of the AC 
adaptor clean.
In particular, do not place a Camcorder 
etc. on top of this unit during use. If this 
unit is subjected to vibration during disc 
reading or writing, the operation of the 
Camcorder may be affected or the 
Camcorder may fall.
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Put this unit near the outlet to make it 
easy for the interrupting device (plug) to 
reach it.
∫About the disc
≥If there is dust, a scratch, or dirt on 
disc or if it is warped, the following 
phenomena may occur:
– Block noise in playback image
– Momentary stop of playback image
– Sound interrupted during playback, or 
abnormal sound
– Disc cannot correctly be recognized
– Delay between video and audio
When the ACCESS lamp is illuminated 
(while accessing a disc), do not 
disconnect the AC adaptor or the USB 
cable or subject this unit to vibration 
and shock.
DVD-R/DVD-R DL/+R/+R DL
≥ For optimum recording on DVD-R, 
DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL discs, this unit 
writes control data to a DVD-R, 
DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL used for 
recording when it is being inserted and 
ejected. If the disc has no area for 
control data to be written, recording may 
not be possible. To prevent this, do not 
insert a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL 
which has been recorded on more than 
50 times.
≥ Do not insert a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or 
+R DL recorded on this unit that has not 
been finalized into a recordable device, 
such as a DVD recorder. The recorded 
data may be damaged.
∫ About condensation
Using this unit when condensation has 
occurred may cause it to malfunction. Make 
every effort to ens ure that condensation 
does not form. If it does form, take the 
actions described below. 
Causes of condensationCondensation takes place when the 
ambient temperature or humidity is 
changed as follows.
≥ When this unit is brought inside from the 
cold to a warm room.
≥ When this unit is moved from an 
air-conditioned car to outside.
≥ When a cold room has been warmed up 
quickly.
≥ When cool wind from an air conditioner 
is directly blown onto this unit.
≥ After summer afternoon showers of rain.
≥ When this unit is in a very humid place 
where the air is thick with steam.
When this unit is taken to a location with 
a significant temperature difference 
such as from a cold place to a hot place.
Place the unit inside a plastic bag, remove 
as much of the air from inside the bag as 
possible, then seal the bag. Leave the unit 
for about an hour in the room so the 
temperature of the unit is close to the 
ambient temperature of the room, then use 
it.
What to do when condensation forms
Disconnect the AC adaptor and leave the 
unit for about 1 hour. Check that the 
condensation disappeared naturally when 
the unit became close to the ambient 
temperature and then use the unit.
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¬ Troubleshooting
ProblemCheck points
This unit cannot be 
turned on. ≥
Is the AC adaptor connected?
> Connect the AC adaptor and the AC cable correctly. (P9)
This unit cannot be 
operated even when 
powered up.
This unit does not 
operate normally. ≥
Disconnect the AC adaptor and then about 1 minute later 
connect it again. (Conducting the above operation when the 
access lamp is on may destroy the data on the disc.) If normal 
conditions are not restored, detach from the connected power 
source and consult the dealer who you purchased this unit from.
The [ Connect the AC adaptor.≥The  [ Wait until the copying is finished.
≥ In cases other than the above, detach from the connected 
power source and consult the dealer who you purchased this 
unit from.
The disc cannot be read.
Copying stops.
The playback motion 
video/pictures breaks up 
for a moment. ≥
Is the disc scratched or dirty?
> Wipe off the dirt on the disc. (P7) If the disc is scratched, 
insert a new one.
≥ The internal temperature of this unit is high. Disconnect the AC 
adaptor, wait a short while and  then you will be able to use this 
unit again.
≥ Discs recorded on other devices may not be correctly read or 
played back on this device.
Cannot copy although 
power is supplied to this 
unit and the disc is 
correctly inserted. ≥
Has the disc already been used for recording video and still 
pictures?
> If the disc contains recorded material, it cannot be used 
again. Use a new disc.
> DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, +RW or CD-RW discs recorded with 
any material can be reused after formatting the disc. Since all 
data previously recorded on the disc will be deleted, confirm 
contents of the disc carefully before reformatting it.
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ProblemCheck points
Even if connected by the 
USB cable, this unit is 
not recognized by the 
PC. ≥
Select another USB terminal on the PC.
≥ Check the operating environment. (P11)
≥ Disconnect the AC adaptor and the USB cable and then 
connect them again.
When the USB cable is 
disconnected, an error 
message will appear on 
PC. ≥
To disconnect the USB cable safely, double-click the  () 
icon in the task tray and follow the instructions 
on the screen.
The PC will not start up. ≥
Did you connect this unit to the PC with the USB cable before 
turning on the power to the PC? 
> Start up the PC and then connect this unit to it.
A region code setting 
screen appears when 
trying to play a DVD 
video. ≥
The region code is not set when this unit is purchased. Check 
the setting contents and then click [OK]. Playback of the DVD 
video will start after the setting is changed to the new region 
code. You can change the setting 5 times. Be aware that you 
cannot change the setting after the fifth time and the region 
code is fixed to the last setting.
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¬ Specifications
DVD Burner: Information for your safety
AC adaptor: Information for your safety
Specifications may c hange without prior notice.
Power source:
DC 5.0 V
Power consumption: 7.5 W (When writing to a disc)
Compatible media 12 cm (5z) DVD-RAM Ver.2.1
12 cm (5 z) DVD-RW Ver.1.1/2X-SPEED (2X/1X)
12 cm (5 z) DVD-R for General Ver.2.0
12 cm (5 z) DVD-R for DL Ver.3.0
12 cm (5 z) +RW
12 cm (5 z) +R
12 cm (5 z) +R for DL
12 cm (5 z) CD-R
12 cm (5 z) CD-RW
Interface Hi-Speed USB compliant (USB 2.0), USB terminal Type miniB
Buffer capacity2MB
Dimensions139 mm (W)k16.8 mm (H) k138.1 mm (D)
5.472 z (W)k0.661z (H) k5.437z (D)
(excluding the projecting parts)
Mass (Weight) Approx. 395g (0.87 lbs.) (DVD burner only)
Operating temperature 5oCto35 oC (41oFto95 oF)
Operating humidity 10% to 80%
Data writing rateDVD-RAM: Maximum 3X-SPEED
DVD-RW: Maximum 6X-SPEED
DVD-R: Maximum 8X-SPEEDDVD-R DL: Maximum 4X-SPEED
+RW: Maximum 8X-SPEED
+R: Maximum 8X-SPEED
+R DL: Maximum 4X-SPEED
CD-R: Maximum 24X-SPEED
CD-RW: Maximum 16X-SPEED
Data reading rateDVD-RAM: Maximum 3X-SPEED
DVD-RW: Maximum 8X-SPEED
DVD-R: Maximum 8X-SPEED
DVD-R DL: Maximum 6X-SPEED
+RW: Maximum 8X-SPEED
+R: Maximum 8X-SPEED
+R DL: Maximum 6X-SPEED
CD-R: Maximum 24X-SPEED
CD-RW: Maximum 24X-SPEED
Power source:AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Input capacitance: 0.22 A
DC output: DC 5.0 V 1.6 A
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¬Request for Service Notice (USA and Puerto Rico 
Only)
Request for Service Notice:   
Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice, in \
the 
unlikely event this product needs service.
•Please include your proof of purchase. 
  (Failure to do so will delay your repair.)
To further speed your repair, please provide 
 an explanation of what is wrong with the unit 
 and any symptom it is exhibiting.
Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to:   Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center1590 Touhy Ave.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
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¬ Limited Warranty (United States and Puerto Rico)
PANASONIC Video Products
Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage
If your product does not work  properly because of a defect in  materials or workmanship, 
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (ref erred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the 
length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original 
purchase (“warranty period”), at its option ei ther (a) repair your product with new or 
refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new  or a refurbished product. The decision to 
repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.
During the “Labor” warranty period there will  be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” 
warranty period, there will be no charge for par ts. You must carry-in or mail-in (prepaid) 
your product or arrange for in-home service, as applicable, during the warranty period.
If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only 
applies to products purchased and serviced in th e United States or Puerto Rico. This 
warranty is extended only to the original pur chaser of a new product which was not sold 
“as is”.
A purchase receipt or other proof of the or iginal purchase date is required for warranty 
service.
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY,
DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
ProductCamcorder, 
DVD Burner
DVD/VCR Deck,
A/V Mixer 
TV/VCR, TV/DVD,
TV/DVD/VCR
Combination 
TV/HDR
Combination
Rechargeable
Batteries
(in exchange for
defective item)  
Tape
(in exchange for
defective item)   
Memory Cards
(in exchange for
defective item)   LaborNinety (90) Days 
Ninety (90) Days 
Ninety (90) Days 
Ninety (90) Days 
Ninety (90) Days 
Ninety (90) Days 
Ninety (90) Days 
Not Applicable 
Not Applicable 
Not Applicable PartsOne (1) Year (except CCD Image Sensor)
CCD Image Sensor - 6 (Six) Months 
One (1) Year 
One (1) Year (except CRT)
CRT - Two (2) Years 
One (1) Year (except CRT)
CRT - Two (2) Years 
Ten (10) Days 
Five (5) Days 
Ninety (90) Days Contact Number 
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-888-843-9788
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Service
Carry-In or Mail-In 
Carry-In or Mail-In 
Carry-In: 21” 
CRTand Smaller
In-Home or Carry-In:
22” CRT and Larger 
In-Home or Carry-In 
Carry-In or Mail-In 
Carry-In or Mail-In 
Carry-In or Mail-In 
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Carry-In, Mail-in (Prepaid) or In-Home Service
For Carry-In, Mail-In (prepaid) or In-Home Service (as applicable) in the United States 
and Puerto Rico call toll free contact number listed above or visit
Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com
In-Home service, if applicable, requires clear, complete and easy access to the product 
by the authorized servicer and does not include removal or re-installation of an installed 
product. It is possible that certain in-home  repairs will not be completed in-home, but will 
require that the product, or parts of the  product, be removed for shop diagnosis and/or 
repair and then returned.
Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and 
DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage, nor does it cover 
markings or retained images on the pictur e tube resulting from viewing fixed images 
(including, among other things, letterbox  pictures on standard 4:3 screen TV’s, or 
non-expanded standard 4:3 pictures on wide  screen TV’s, or onscreen data in a 
stationary and fixed location). The warr anty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which 
occurred in shipment, or failures which ar e caused by products not supplied by the 
warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, bug infestation, 
mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, 
misadjustment of consumer c ontrols, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning 
damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other 
business), rental use of the product, servic e by anyone other than a Factory Service 
Center or other Authorized Se rvicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED 
WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL 
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, 
OR ARISING OUT OF ANYBREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.
(As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove or 
re-install an installed unit if applicable, or trav el to and from the servicer, loss of media or 
images, data or other memory or recorded cont ent. The items listed are not exclusive, but 
are for illustration only.)
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF 
MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or  limitation of incidental or consequential 
damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not 
apply to you. This warranty gives you specif ic legal rights and you may also have other 
rights which vary from state to state. If  a problem with this product develops during or 
after the warranty period, you may contact your  dealer or Service Center. If the problem is 
not handled to your satisfaction, then writ e to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs 
Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE (INCLUDING COST OF AN IN-HOME SERVICE CALL, WHERE 
APPLICABLE) WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE 
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
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