BasicoperationsQuick StartGuideRegion number supported bythis unitRegion numbers are allocated to DVD Recordersand DVD-Video according to where they aresold.y The region number of this unit is “2”.y The unit will play DVD-Video marked withlabels containing “2” or “ALL”.Example:Dear customerThank you for purchasing this product. For optimumperformance and safety, please read theseinstructions carefully.Before connecting, operating or adjusting thisproduct, please read the instructions completely.Please keep this manual for future reference.This DVD recorder is for viewing andrecording free to view channels only, not payTV or encrypted channels.TV Guide system of this DVD recorder doesnot support analogue broadcasts.Trademark of the DVB Digital VideoBroadcasting Project (1991 to 1996)Declaration of Conformity (16th November2007)For GermanyNo. 5141For Italy, Spain and SwitzerlandNo. 5145Notice for DVB functionsy Any function related to DVB (Digital VideoBroadcasting) will work in areas whereDVB-T (MPEG2) digital terrestrialbroadcasting is received. Consult your localPanasonic dealer with coverage areas.y This unit has the capability for DVBspecifications. But future DVB servicescannot be guaranteed.y This unit does not support MHP(Multimedia Home Platform).The GUIDE Plus+ system is available in thefollowing countries:Germany/Italy/Spain(As of April 2008)y This service may not be available in someareas in the above countries.y There may be changes in the service areas.y This service is not available in Switzerland.RQT9090-LOperating InstructionsDVD RecorderModel No. DMR-EX98VThe illustrations in these Operating Instructions show images of the black model forGermany unless otherwise indicated.EG ECWeb Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com