Panasonic Diga DMR-EH50 Operating Instructions Manual

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Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance
and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read
the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
Region number supported by this unit
Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and DVD-Video
according to where they are sold.
≥The region number of this unit is "1".
≥The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing "1" or
"ALL".
Example:
P
PC
1
1
2
ALL
4

Operating Instructions

Model No.
If you have any questions contact
In the U.S.A.: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
In Canada:
1-800-561-5505
[For\U.S.A.]only]
The warranty can be found on page 70.
[For\Canada]only]
The warranty can be found on page 71.
La referencia rápida en español se puede encontrar
en la página 72.

DVD Recorder

DMR-EH50
RQT8023-P

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    In the U.S.A.: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) In Canada: [For\U.S.A.]only] The warranty can be found on page 70. [For\Canada]only] The warranty can be found on page 71. La referencia rápida en español se puede encontrar en la página 72. DVD Recorder DMR-EH50 Model No. 1-800-561-5505 RQT8023-P...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    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. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Chapter operations ....... . . 39 Useful features This DVD Recorder records high quality images to rapid random access capable HDD (Hard disk drive) or DVD-RAM. This has resulted in many new features that outperform older tape formats.
  • Page 4: Hdd (Hard Disk Drive) Handling Care

    ∫ Indemnity concerning recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or edited content (data), and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly. Likewise, the above also applies in a case where any type of repair is made to the unit (including any other non-HDD related component).
  • Page 5: Disc And Card Handling

    Examples of causes of such losses are ≥A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD Recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company. ≥A disc used as described above and then played again in this unit.
  • Page 6: Using Dvd-R, Dvd-Rw And +R On This Unit

    Using DVD-R, DVD-RW and +R on this unit Restrictions with DVD-R, etc. ≥16:9 aspect programs are recorded in 4:3 aspect. ≥The Main or SAP only can be recorded for MTS broadcasts. ≥Playing the disc on other DVD players is not possible before finalizing. §...
  • Page 7: Accessories

    (U.S.A. only) Product Registration Card Please complete and return the included product registration card, or register via the Internet at: http://www.prodreg.com/panasonic/ The remote control ∫ Batteries ≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control.
  • Page 8: Hdd, Disc And Card Information

    Use a DVD-R or DVD-RW to record in DVD-Video format. DVD-Audio DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format) [DVD-A] High fidelity music DVD-RW recorded on another DVD Recorder ≥You can play programs that allow “One time discs ≥Played on this unit only recording” if they have been recorded to a CPRM compatible disc.
  • Page 9: Discs That Cannot Be Played

    Y (Available space does not the last recorded title is erased.) increase after erasing.) ≥We recommend using Panasonic discs and cards. We also recommend using DVD-RAM discs with cartridges to protect them from scratches and dirt. ≥Discs from other manufacturers may not be recorded or played due to the condition of the recording.
  • Page 10: Control Reference Guide

    Control reference guide Remote control Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control. DVD POWER POWER Í INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO CANCEL VCR Plus+ CM SKIP SKIP STOP STOP PAUSE PAUSE ENTER ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU CREATE CREATE DUBBING DUBBING CHAPTER...
  • Page 11: Main Unit

    Main unit POWER Opening the front panel Press down on the 1 POWER button (POWER Í/I) ( Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.
  • Page 12: Step 1 Connection

    ∫ Quick Start This allows you to operate the DVD Recorder soon after turning it on. The television program list is displayed and the unit is ready to record to the selected drive (HDD or DVD §2...
  • Page 13 Connection with a cable TV box and video cassette recorder ≥You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming. ≥Consult your service provider regarding appropriate cable TV box. ≥If you receive your programming solely from a satellite service, the program guide in this unit will not receive program listings or channel information.
  • Page 14 STEP Connection Connection for transferring (dubbing) from video tape Red White Yellow R-AUDIO-L R-AUDIO-L VIDEO VIDEO ≥To reduce video tape noise while transferring (dubbing) 37, On-screen menu, Video, Line-in NR To enjoy even higher fidelity Connecting to the S-VIDEO IN terminal AUDIO IN Red White Audio/Video cable...
  • Page 15: Connecting An Amplifier Or System Component

    Connecting an amplifier or system component ∫ Connection to a stereo amplifier Amplifier’s rear panel AUDIO IN Red White Audio cable This unit To OUT 1 or OUT 2 VHF / UHF Red White R-AUDIO-L R-AUDIO-L VIDEO VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO If the antenna connector doesn’t match Other antenna connections to the unit...
  • Page 16: Step 2 Setting Up The Tv Guide On Screen

    –Make sure the IR Blaster is connected and positioned properly 13). –Make sure the cable TV box is turned on. If further assistance is needed, In the U.S.A.: Contact Panasonic’s Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-PANA (7262). In Canada: Call 1-800-561-5505.
  • Page 17 The unit begins trying various IR codes to see which one communicates properly with your cable TV box. It’s quite common for this phase of the setup to be repeated numerous times. Is your cable box now tuned to channel 09? Test this code again –If the cable TV box has changed to channel 09, select “Yes”...
  • Page 18: Step 3 Set Up To Match Your Television And Remote Control

    STEP Set up to match your television and remote control DVD POWER POWER Í INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO Numbered buttons CANCEL SKIP STOP STOP SUB MENU SUB MENU CREATE CREATE DUBBING DUBBING CHAPTER CHAPTER REC MODE ERASE REC MODE DVD/TV DVD/TV RQT8023 You do not have to change the setting when connected to a 4:3 TV operation...
  • Page 19: When Other Panasonic Products Respond To This Remote Control

    When other Panasonic products respond to this remote control Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products close together. Use “1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances.
  • Page 20: Recording Television Programs

    Recording television programs HDD, DVD indicator POWER S VIDEO S VIDEO DVD POWER POWER Í INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO Numbered buttons CANCEL SKIP STOP STOP PAUSE PAUSE ∫ ENTER ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU CREATE CREATE DUBBING DUBBING CHAPTER CHAPTER REC MODE ERASE REC MODE [HDD] ≥You can record up to 500 titles on HDD.
  • Page 21 Recording modes and approximate recording times Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated. DVD-RAM Mode Single- (100 GB) sided (4.7 GB) XP (High quality) SP (Normal) LP (Long play) §2 §2 EP (Extra long 177 (133 8 (6 play)
  • Page 22: Selecting Audio To Record

    Recording television programs HDD, DVD Numbered buttons CANCEL SKIP ∫ STOP STOP PAUSE PAUSE DIRECT NAVIGATOR ENTER ENTER TIME SLIP SUB MENU SUB MENU CREATE CREATE DUBBING DUBBING CHAPTER CHAPTER REC MODE REC MODE ERASE Selecting audio to record [HDD] [RAM] DVD/TV Press [AUDIO].
  • Page 23: Playing While You Are Recording

    Preparation ≥Select the channel or the external input (IN1, IN2, IN3) to record. ≥Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the recording drive. While stopped Press [F Rec]. FLEXIBLE RECORDING Record in FR mode. Maximum recording time Maximum rec. time 3 Hour 00 Min. Set recording time 3 Hour 00 Min.
  • Page 24: Scheduled Recording

    Scheduled recording DVD POWER POWER Í DVD POWER Í TV/VIDEO INPUT SELECT Numbered buttons CANCEL SKIP ∫ STOP STOP PAUSE PAUSE ENTER ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU SUB MENU CREATE CREATE DUBBING DUBBING CHAPTER CHAPTER “Blue” “Green” REC MODE REC MODE ERASE [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] For successful scheduled recordings DVD/TV...
  • Page 25: Recordings

    ∫ To cancel recording when it has already begun Press [∫], then [ENTER] within 5 seconds. ≥You can also press and hold [∫] on the main unit for more than 3 seconds to stop recording. ≥There may be some channels that are not displayed in the television program list even if they are receivable.
  • Page 26: Using Vcr Plusi System To Make Scheduled Recordings

    Scheduled recording DVD POWER POWER Í DVD POWER Í INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO Numbered buttons VCR Plus+ CM SKIP CANCEL SKIP STOP STOP PAUSE PAUSE ∫ ENTER ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU SUB MENU CREATE CREATE DUBBING DUBBING DUBBING CHAPTER CHAPTER “Blue”...
  • Page 27: Check, Change Or Delete A Program

    Check, change or delete a program You can check, change or delete a program set for scheduled recording on the television screen. Press [SCHEDULE]. MESSAGES SCHEDULE LISTINGS FAVORITES RECORD SET TIMER Sat 1:00pm NWBG Once Sat 2:00pm Dodzilla Once Sat 3:00pm Bull house Weekly Sat 3:30pm Be switched Weekly 4:00pm Baseball...
  • Page 28: Utilizing The Tv Guide On Screen

    Utilizing the TV Guide On Screen Refer to the control reference on page 26. Press [TV GUIDE]. Video window (The channel you were previously watching is displayed.) SCHEDULE 8:00PM TODAY TODAY Last Channel Panel Ads NWGB 8:00 8:30 FAVORITES NWBG ducation ANiMe Network...
  • Page 29 SETUP screen The SETUP screen allows you to redo the channel settings, customize the channel line-up and set the TV Guide On Screen system’s start-up pattern. ∫ “Change system settings” menu–Access to the TV Guide On Screen system setup screen You can also verify any information entered during setup, or completely redo the setup, for the TV Guide On Screen 1 Press [3, 4] to select “Change system settings”...
  • Page 30: Playing Recorded Video Contents/Playing Play-Only Discs

    Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs HDD, DVD indicator POWER S VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO DVD POWER POWER Í TV/VIDEO INPUT SELECT Numbered buttons CANCEL SKIP ∫ STOP STOP PAUSE PAUSE TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR ENTER ENTER TIME SLIP SUB MENU SUB MENU SUB MENU...
  • Page 31: Operations During Play

    ∫ When a menu screen appears on the television [DVD-V] [DVD-A] Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item and press [ENTER]. Some items can also be selected using the numbered buttons. [VCD] Press the numbered buttons to select the item. e.g., 5: ≥To return to the menu screen [DVD-V] Press [TOP MENU] or [SUB MENU].
  • Page 32: Simple Editing Operations During Play

    Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Refer to the control reference on page 30. Displaying the television image as a picture-in-picture [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [-RW‹VR›] Skipping the specified time (Time Slip) [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [-RW‹VR›] CM Skip [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [-RW‹VR›] Simple editing operations during play...
  • Page 33: Using Menus To Play Mp3

    Using menus to play MP3 INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO AUDIO F Rec Numbered buttons SETUP CANCEL VCR Plus+ CM SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP STOP PLAY/x1.3 PAUSE PAUSE TOP MENU ENTER ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU RETURN RETURN CREATE CREATE DUBBING DUBBING Info CHAPTER CHAPTER...
  • Page 34: Playing Still Pictures (Jpeg/Tiff)

    Playing still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) SD card slot POWER S VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO DVD POWER POWER Í INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO HDD, DVD, SD Numbered buttons VCR Plus+ CM SKIP CANCEL SKIP STOP STOP PAUSE PAUSE ∫ DIRECT NAVIGATOR ENTER ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU...
  • Page 35: Useful Functions During Still Picture Play

    Useful functions during still picture play Start Slide You can display still pictures one by one with constant interval. Show While the Picture (JPEG) View screen is Slide Interval displayed 1 Press [HDD] [RAM] [SD] [CD] [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Folder”...
  • Page 36: Using On-Screen Menus/Functions Window And Status

    Using on-screen menus/FUNCTIONS window and Status message DVD POWER POWER Í INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO CANCEL VCR Plus+ CM SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP STOP PAUSE PAUSE ENTER ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU CREATE CREATE DUBBING DUBBING Info CHAPTER CHAPTER REC MODE ERASE REC MODE ERASE DISPLAY Using on-screen menus...
  • Page 37: Functions Window

    Video menu–Change the picture quality Picture [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [DVD-V] [DVD-A] [-RW‹VR›] To select the picture quality mode during play. ≥Normal: Default setting ≥Soft: Soft picture with fewer video artifacts ≥Fine: Details are sharper ≥Cinema: Mellows movies, enhances detail in dark scenes. ≥User: You can make further adjustments.
  • Page 38: Editing Titles/Chapters

    Editing titles/chapters HDD, DVD CANCEL SKIP STOP STOP PAUSE PAUSE DIRECT NAVIGATOR ENTER ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU SUB MENU CREATE CREATE DUBBING DUBBING CHAPTER CHAPTER “Blue” REC MODE ERASE REC MODE [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] Title/Chapter DVD/TV Programs are recorded as a single title consisting of one chapter. Title Chapter Start...
  • Page 39: Title Operations

    Title operations After performing steps 1–5 ( Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER]. § Erase Title ≥Once erased, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] ≥The available recording space on DVD-R or +R does not increase when you erase titles. below, “For quicker ≥Available recording space on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) increases only when the last recorded title is editing”)
  • Page 40: Creating, Editing And Playing Playlists

    Creating, editing and playing playlists HDD, DVD VCR Plus+ CM SKIP CANCEL SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP STOP PAUSE PAUSE ENTER ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU SUB MENU CREATE CREATE DUBBING DUBBING Info CHAPTER CHAPTER REC MODE ERASE DISPLAY You can arrange the chapters ( 38) to create a playlist.
  • Page 41: Editing And Playing Playlists/Chapters

    Editing and playing playlists/chapters [HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] (Play only) While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [3, 4] to select “Other Functions” and press [ENTER]. Press [3, 4] to select “PLAYLISTS” and press [ENTER]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the playlist.
  • Page 42: Editing Still Pictures

    Editing still pictures POWER Í INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO CANCEL VCR Plus+ CM SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH : , 9 STOP STOP PAUSE PAUSE DIRECT NAVIGATOR ENTER ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU SUB MENU CREATE CREATE DUBBING DUBBING Info CHAPTER CHAPTER “Green” REC MODE REC MODE ERASE ERASE DISPLAY...
  • Page 43: Transferring (Dubbing)

    Transferring (dubbing) titles or playlists [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] You can select from a variety of methods to transfer (dub) on this unit. You cannot transfer (dub) titles which have been treated to prevent copying. ∫ Transferring (dubbing) direction You can transfer (dub) your favorite titles and playlists to an archive disc.
  • Page 44: One Touch Transfer (Dubbing)

    Transferring (dubbing) titles or playlists Numbered buttons CANCEL VCR Plus+ CM SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH :, 9 STOP STOP PAUSE PAUSE ∫ ENTER ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU SUB MENU CREATE CREATE DUBBING DUBBING Info CHAPTER CHAPTER DUBBING “Blue” REC MODE REC MODE ERASE ERASE DISPLAY “Green”...
  • Page 45 4 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the titles or playlists and press [ENTER]. ≥When transferring (dubbing) to DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD- Video format) or +R using high speed mode, only items indicated with “ ” can be registered. ≥To select a multiple number of items together, press [;] to add the check mark and press [ENTER] right, Multiple editing).
  • Page 46: Transferring (Dubbing) A Finalized Dvd-R, Dvd-Rw (Dvd-Video Format) And +R

    Transferring (dubbing) titles or playlists Refer to the control reference on page 44. Transferring (dubbing) a finalized DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R [DVD-V] > [HDD] You can transfer (dub) the content of finalized DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R etc to the HDD and re-edit. While playing a disc, the content being played is transferred (dubbed) to the HDD according to the set time.
  • Page 47: Recording From A Video Cassette Recorder

    Recording from a video cassette recorder DVD POWER POWER Í VOLUME INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO INPUT SELECT HDD, DVD AUDIO F Rec SETUP CANCEL VCR Plus+ CM SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP STOP PLAY/x1.3 PAUSE PAUSE ∫ ENTER ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU RETURN RETURN CREATE...
  • Page 48: Transferring (Dubbing) Still Pictures

    Transferring (dubbing) still pictures Numbered buttons VCR Plus+ CM SKIP CANCEL SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP STOP PAUSE PAUSE ENTER ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU SUB MENU CREATE CREATE DUBBING DUBBING Info CHAPTER CHAPTER REC MODE ERASE REC MODE ERASE DISPLAY [HDD] [RAM] [SD] ≥You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 1 GB Transferring (dubbing) using the DVD/TV...
  • Page 49: Transferring (Dubbing) All The Still Pictures On A Card-Copy All Pictures

    To show other pages Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press [ENTER]. ≥You can also press [:, 9] to show other pages. Multiple editing Select with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [;]. (Repeat.) Press [ENTER] to register to the list. ≥A check mark appears.
  • Page 50: Hdd, Disc And Card Management

    HDD, disc and card management Í INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO HDD, DVD, SD CANCEL VCR Plus+ CM SKIP SKIP STOP STOP PAUSE PAUSE ENTER ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU CREATE CREATE DUBBING DUBBING CHAPTER CHAPTER REC MODE REC MODE ERASE [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [-RW‹VR›] [SD] ≥You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 1 GB DVD/TV Common procedures...
  • Page 51: Erasing All Titles And Playlists-Erase All Titles

    Erasing all titles and playlists—Erase All Titles [HDD] [RAM] Preparation ≥Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the drive. ≥Release protection ( 50). After performing steps 1–3 ( Press [3, 4] to select “Erase All Titles” and press [ENTER]. Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].
  • Page 52: Enabling Discs To Be Played On Other Equipment

    Play on other players ≥You cannot finalize discs recorded on other manufacturer’s equipment. ≥If you finalize discs recorded on Panasonic equipment other than this unit, the background selected as “Top Menu Style” may not be displayed. ≥Discs finalized on this unit may not be playable on other players due to the condition of the recording.
  • Page 53: Entering Text

    Entering text S S D AUDIO F Rec Numbered buttons SETUP CANCEL VCR Plus+ CM SKIP ¢ CANCEL SKIP SLOW/SEARCH PLAY/x1.3 ∫ STOP STOP PAUSE PAUSE ENTER ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU RETURN RETURN SUB MENU CREATE CREATE DUBBING DUBBING Info STATUS STATUS...
  • Page 54: Changing The Unit's Settings

    Changing the unit’s settings DVD POWER POWER Í DVD POWER Í INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO Numbered buttons CANCEL ¢ CANCEL SKIP STOP STOP PAUSE PAUSE ENTER ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU CREATE CREATE DUBBING DUBBING CHAPTER CHAPTER REC MODE ERASE REC MODE DVD/TV Summary of settings The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.
  • Page 55 Tabs Menus Disc Settings for Playback Press [ENTER] to show the following settings. Ratings Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons when the password screen is shown. ≥Do not forget your password.
  • Page 56 Changing the unit’s settings Tabs Dynamic Range Compression [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital only) Audio Change the dynamic range for late night viewing. Select MTS Select the audio recording type, main or secondary (SAP) audio when: –Recording or transferring (dubbing) to a DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R.
  • Page 57: Channel/Clock Settings When Tv Guide On Screen

    Channel/Clock settings when TV Guide On Screen Refer to the control reference on page 54. Preparation: If the television program list has already been downloaded, return the unit to the factory preset condition using the steps indicated below. When the unit is on and stopped 1 Press and hold [X CH] and [W CH] on the main unit for about five seconds.
  • Page 58: Channel Captions

    Channel/Clock settings when TV Guide On Screen Refer to the control reference on page 54. Channel captions You can use the preset captions, or manually enter new ones yourself. The captions you enter are displayed when the channel is displayed and in the Direct Navigator screen. ≥You can set channel captions only after “Set Channels Automatically”...
  • Page 59: Messages

    Messages On the television ≥The program was copy-protected. Cannot finish recording ≥The HDD or disc may be full. completely. ≥The maximum number of times you can record the program is exceeded. ≥You inserted an incompatible disc (Discs recorded in PAL video, etc.). Cannot play.
  • Page 60: Frequently Asked Questions

    Output is not digital with DVD-Audio. ≥You cannot directly connect them to the unit. Connect through the amplifier, etc. ≥All Panasonic televisions that have 480p input terminals are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television. ≥We recommend the COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminal. Component signal outputs the...
  • Page 61 TV Guide On Screen system ≥Yes. The TV Guide On Screen Does the TV Guide On Screen system work with analog and digital boxes. cable TV boxes? ≥Select “Change system settings” in “SETUP” in the Navigation menu of the TV Guide I have relocated, changed my television reception system or cable On Screen...
  • Page 62: Troubleshooting Guide

    RQT8023 ≥Operations do not work due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again using a Panasonic disc.) ≥The unit freezes due to one of its safety devices being activated. (Press and hold [POWER Í/I] on the main unit for 10 seconds.
  • Page 63 TV screen and video (Continued) ≥Make sure that the television is connected to the VIDEO OUT terminal, S-VIDEO OUT The images from this unit do not appear on the television. terminal or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals on this unit. ≥Make sure that the television’s input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct. ≥Progressive output is set to on but the connected television is not progressive compatible.
  • Page 64 ≥It takes longer than normal to transfer (dub) many titles. ≥You cannot high speed transfer (dub) to DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R, titles longer than 6 hours when using other Panasonic DVD Recorders that are not compatible with EP (8 hour) mode recording.
  • Page 65 TV Guide On Screen system (Continued) ≥Even if you do not want to use the TV Guide On Screen As soon as the unit is turned on, and when you try to start TV Guide On Screen scheduled recording, the TV message screen is displayed).
  • Page 66 ≥You tried to play a +RW that needs to be finalized on the equipment used for recording. ≥You may be able to transfer (dub) a “One time only recording” title that was recorded to DVD- RAM using a different Panasonic DVD Recorder to this unit’s HDD, but play is not possible due to copyright protection.
  • Page 67: Specifications

    The model number and serial number of this product can be found on either the back or the bottom of the unit. Please note them in the space provided below and keep for future reference. MODEL NUMBER DMR-EH50 SERIAL NUMBER Video system Recording system: MPEG2 (Hybrid VBR) LINE (pin jack)a3, 1.0 Vp-p;...
  • Page 68: Glossary

    Glossary Bitstream This is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel) before it is decoded into its various channels. CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) CPRM is technology used to protect broadcasts that are allowed to be recorded only once. Such broadcasts can be recorded only with CPRM compatible recorders and discs.
  • Page 69: Product Service

    For product information or assistance with product operation: In the U.S.A., refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 70. In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.
  • Page 70: Limited Warranty (Only For U.s.a.)

    Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST. For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pasc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...
  • Page 71: Limited Warranty (Only For Canada)

    5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC/TECHNICS PRODUCT—LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
  • Page 72: Guía De Referencia Rápida En Español

    Instalación básica Conexión con un televisor y una videograbadora Consulte la ilustración que aparece en la página 12 de la sección en idioma inglés. ≥Las conexiones del equipo descritas son ejemplos. ≥Antes de hacer la conexión, apague todos los equipos y lea los manuales de instrucciones apropiados.
  • Page 73 Bandeja de disco Ranura de tarjeta SD HDD DVD SD POWER Indicador HDD, DVD, SD DVD POWER POWER Í DVD POWER Í VOLUME INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO AUDIO Botones F Rec numerados SETUP CANCEL VCR Plus+ CM SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH :, 9 PLAY/x1.3 STOP STOP...
  • Page 74 Grabación de programas de televisión Consulte la referencia de controles en la página 73. ≥[HDD] Puede grabar hasta 500 títulos en la HDD. ≥[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] Puede grabar hasta 99 títulos en un disco. ≥[+R] Puede grabar hasta 49 títulos en un disco. Preparación ≥Encienda el televisor y seleccione la entrada de vídeo apropiada a las conexiones de esta unidad.
  • Page 75 Reproducción Consulte la referencia de controles en la página 73. Reproducción del contenido de vídeo grabado/reproducción de discos solamente Preparación ≥Encienda el televisor y seleccione la entrada de vídeo apropiada a las conexiones de esta unidad. ≥Encienda esta unidad. ≥Pulse [RETURN] para salir de la lista de programas de televisión si ésta se visualiza en el televisor.
  • Page 76: Index

    U.S. patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, 4,819,098, and 4,907,093. MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia. [For\U.S.A.] Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 http://www.panasonic.com C 2005 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

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