I use the Copy method to transfer from Sky+ to a Toshiba DVD recorder and this my procedure. I switch my television to AV2, recorder is on, Loading takes place, press Rec Mode until SP or LP, switch tele to AV1, get to EPG, scroll to required recording, press Copy, press Enter/OK, programme starts to run, wait until commercials finish and desired prog starts, then press the One Step button on recorder to show 30 mins or 1 hour or longer. Recording starts. I hope this may help with your Panasonic.