Panasonic DMR-EH55S Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic DMR-EH55S 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 78.
[For\Canada]only]
The warranty can be found on page 79.
La referencia rápida en español se puede encontrar
en la página 80.
This manual was printed with soy based ink.

DVD Recorder

DMR-EH55
RQT8365-P

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    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.
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094 Telephone No.: 1-800-211-7262 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Getting started IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....2 HDD, disc and card information ....4 Important notes for recording .
  • Page 4: Hdd, Disc And Card Information

    HDD, disc and card information HDD and discs you can use for recording and play Disc type Logo Indicated in these instructions by Recording format Data that can be recorded and played Re-writable §2 Play on other players Usable high speed §3 recording disc type What you can do on this unit...
  • Page 5: Discs That Cannot Be Played

    When “Enable High-Speed Mode” is set to “Off” (➡ 61). ( The default setting is “On”. ) §6 +R discs recorded with this unit and +R discs recorded with another Panasonic DVD recorder may be incompatible. However, discs that are finalized are compatible and can be played.
  • Page 6: Cards You Can Use On This Unit

    ≥You can set the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) for automatic printing on your home printer or at a photo developing store (➡ 48, 76). ≥MPEG2 moving pictures shot with a Panasonic SD Video camera, etc. can be copied to the HDD or DVD-RAM. (➡ 52) ≥MPEG2 moving pictures cannot be played directly from the SD card.
  • Page 7 Regarding DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) DivX [-R] [CD] Playable discs File DivX ≥Files must have the extension format “.DIVX”, “.divx”, “.AVI” or “.avi”. Number Maximum number of folders recognizable: 300 folders of folders (including the root folder) Number Maximum number of DivX files recognizable of files...
  • Page 8: Important Notes For Recording

    Important notes for recording [HDD] [RAM] Recording of Both Main and SAP audio can be recorded. You can change the audio during playback. (➡ 38, broadcasting Changing audio during play) However in the following cases, select to record the Main or SAP audio: –Recording or copying sound in LPCM (➡...
  • Page 9: 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 10: Disc And Card Handling

    Disc and card handling ∫ How to hold a disc or card Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface. ∫ Concerning non-cartridge discs Be careful about scratches and dirt. ∫ If there is dirt or condensation on the disc Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
  • Page 11: 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 model number and serial number of this product can be found on either the back or the bottom of the unit.
  • Page 12: Control Reference Guide

    Control reference guide Remote control Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control. POWER POWER POWER POWER Í Í DRIVE DRIVE TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO SELECT SELECT INPUT CANCEL SELECT SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE PAUSE STOP STOP TIME SLIP TIME SLIP ENTER ENTER...
  • Page 13: Main Unit

    Main unit POWER 1 POWER button (POWER Í/I) (➡ 20) 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. 2 Disc tray (➡ below) 3 Connector for a digital video (DV) camcorder (➡...
  • Page 14 Connection This section includes diagrams of six common methods of connection (A–F, pages 14–16). Please connect using the one that best suits you. ≥Visit Panasonic’s homepage for more information about connection methods. (This is in English only.) http://www.panasonic.com/consumer_electronics/dvd_recorder/dvd_connection.asp ≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.
  • Page 15 DirecTV/DISH Network service is only available in the United States and is not available or supported in Canada. Connection with a television and a cable box or DirecTV receiver ≥If your television does not have Cable from the AUDIO/VIDEO terminals Satellite wall or antenna antenna (satellite...
  • Page 16: Step 1 Connection

    STEP Connection Program listings for satellite services other than DirecTV cannot be received. Without this information, program-based recordings cannot be made. However, recordings can still be set manually. You can use the DISH Network TV Guide to make scheduled recordings on this unit. DirecTV/DISH Network service is only available in the United States and is not available or supported in Canada.
  • Page 17 If your television does not have AUDIO/VIDEO terminals, an RF modulator is necessary The circled numbers in the illustration refer to connections “A”–“F”. Also connect all other cables as well. Connection with a television (➡ 14, A) Audio/Video cable (included) Red White Yellow RF OUT VHF/UHF...
  • Page 18: To Enjoy Even Higher Picture Quality

    STEP Connection If the antenna connectors don’t match Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna lead to the unit’s RF IN terminal, and the 75 ≠ coaxial cable to the antenna terminals on the equipment (television etc.). Refer to other equipment’s operating instructions. Type A twin lead from the antenna...
  • Page 19: Connecting With An Hdmi (High Definition Multimedia Interface) Terminal

    What is HDAVI Control? HDAVI Control is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic television (VIERA) or receiver under HDAVI Control.You can use this function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable. See the operating instructions for connected equipment for operational details.
  • Page 20: Step 2 Setting Up The Tv Guide On Screen

    STEP Setting up the TV Guide On Screen POWER POWER Í/ l POWER POWER Í DVD POWER POWER POWER Í Í DRIVE DRIVE TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO SELECT SELECT Numbered buttons CANCEL SKIP SKIP PAUSE PAUSE STOP STOP TIME SLIP TIME SLIP ENTER ENTER SUB MENU...
  • Page 21 Please perform setup by following all instructions that apply to your current service. DirecTV/DISH Network service is only available in the United States and is not available or supported in Canada. Service ≥You cannot select both “Antenna” and “Cable without a Cable Box”. Antenna ≥Further setup is not necessary.
  • Page 22: Step 3 Downloading

    Timer Recording: Change System Settings: data is correctly received, then If further assistance is needed, In the U.S.A.: Contact Panasonic’s Customer Call Center at In Canada: STEP Downloading Press [Í DVD POWER]. (The unit turns off, then wait 24 hours.) “BYE”...
  • Page 23: Step 4 Set Up To Match Your Television And The Unit's 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 24: Recording Television Programs

    Recording television programs HDD, DVD indicator POWER S VIDEO VIDEO DV IN POWER POWER POWER POWER Í Í DRIVE DRIVE TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO SELECT SELECT Numbered Numbered buttons buttons CANCEL SELECT SKIP SKIP ∫ PAUSE PAUSE STOP STOP TIME SLIP TIME SLIP ENTER ENTER SUB MENU...
  • Page 25 Recording modes and approximate recording times Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated. (The times provided on this chart are an estimate.) Recording Mode Single-sided (200 GB) XP (High picture quality recording 44 h mode) SP (Standard 89 h...
  • Page 26: To Specify A Time To Stop Recording-One Touch Recording

    Recording television programs POWER POWER POWER POWER Í Í DRIVE DRIVE TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO SELECT SELECT DRIVE SELECT Numbered buttons CANCEL SKIP SKIP ∫ STOP STOP PAUSE PAUSE TIME SLIP TIME SLIP DIRECT NAVIGATOR ENTER ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU AUDIO AUDIO DISPLAY DISPLAY...
  • Page 27: Playing While You Are Recording

    Playing while you are recording [HDD] [RAM] Playing from the beginning of the title you are recording—Chasing playback Press [1] (PLAY) during recording. ≥There is no sound output while searching forward or backward. To stop play Press [∫]. To stop recording 2 seconds after play stops Press [∫].
  • Page 28: Scheduled Recording

    Scheduled recording POWER POWER POWER POWER Í Í DVD POWER Í DRIVE DRIVE TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO SELECT SELECT DRIVE SELECT Numbered buttons CANCEL SKIP SKIP ∫ STOP STOP TIME SLIP TIME SLIP SUB MENU SUB MENU SUB MENU AUDIO AUDIO DISPLAY DISPLAY REC MODE REC MODE...
  • Page 29: Manually Programming Scheduled Recordings

    Manually programming scheduled recordings You can manually set the date, channel, start and end times and so on for programs you want to record. Press [SCHEDULE]. SETUP SCHEDULE LISTINGS TO DO HISTORY Channel 24 Tue 10/21 12:55 pm Channel 11 Sat 10/25 2:00 pm Channel 11 Sat 10/25 3:00 pm...
  • Page 30: Check, Change Or Delete A Program

    Scheduled recording Refer to the control reference on page 28. Check, change or delete a program Press [SCHEDULE]. SETUP SCHEDULE TO DO Golf Thu 10/16 1:00 pm Dodzilla Thu 10/16 2:00 pm Bull house Thu 10/16 3:00 pm Channel 11 Sat 10/25 3:30 pm Channel 11 Sat 10/25 4:00 pm...
  • Page 31: Utilizing The Tv Guide On Screen

    Utilizing the TV Guide On Screen Refer to the control reference on page 28. ∫ Screen Components (The screen displayed when [TV GUIDE] is pressed) VIdeo window (The program highlighted is displayed.) Listings Options menu Panel Ads This appears (Panel menu) when you press [SUB MENU].
  • Page 32: Using The Listings Service To Set Scheduled Recording And Scheduled Reminder

    Utilizing the TV Guide On Screen Refer to the control reference on page 28. Using the LISTINGS Service to set scheduled recording and scheduled reminder When “LISTINGS” is selected in step 3 on page 31 LISTINGS screen is displayed. You can set scheduled recording and scheduled reminder. You can also view titles selected from the program listings.
  • Page 33: Using The Search Service To Search Tv Programs By Genre, Keyword, Etc

    Using the SEARCH Service to search TV programs by genre, keyword, etc. When “SEARCH” is selected in step 3 on page 31 SEARCH screen is displayed. The SEARCH service displays program listings sorted into your preferred categories. There are various categories, such as movies, sports, children’s, educational, news, variety, series, HDTV, keyword and alphabetically.
  • Page 34: Using Setup Service To Change The Settings

    Utilizing the TV Guide On Screen Refer to the control reference on page 28. Using SETUP Service to change the settings of the TV Guide On Screen system When “SETUP” is selected in step 3 on page 31 SETUP screen is displayed. The SETUP service allows you to redo the channel settings, customize the channel line-up and set the TV Guide On Screen system’s start-up pattern.
  • Page 35: Using Schedule Service To Check, Change Or Delete A Program Set For Scheduled Recording Or Scheduled Reminder Manually

    General defaults Change the size of the Information box box size: box position: Change the position of the Information box video: The highlighted program is displayed in the Video window if you select “unlocked”. The program in the Video window will not be changed if you select “locked”.
  • Page 36: Playing Recorded Video Contents/Playing Play-Only

    Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs POWER S VIDEO VIDEO DV IN POWER POWER POWER POWER Í Í DRIVE DRIVE TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO SELECT SELECT Numbered buttons CANCEL SKIP SKIP ∫ STOP STOP PAUSE PAUSE TIME SLIP TIME SLIP TIME SLIP DIRECT NAVIGATOR ENTER...
  • Page 37: Discs

    ∫ 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. [0] ➡...
  • Page 38: Simple Editing Operations During Play

    Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Refer to the control reference on page 36. Skipping the specified time (Time Slip) [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] CM Skip [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] Simple editing operations during play Create chapters (➡...
  • Page 39: Playing Divx Discs, Mp3 Discs And Still Pictures (Jpeg/Tiff)

    Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) POWER POWER POWER POWER Í DVD POWER Í Í VOLUME VOLUME DRIVE DRIVE TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO SELECT SELECT DRIVE SELECT PAGE PAGE Numbered buttons VCR Plus VCR Plusi DELETE DELETE INPUT CANCEL SELECT SKIP SKIP...
  • Page 40: Playing Mp3 Discs

    Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) Refer to the control reference on page 39. About DivX VOD content DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright protection. In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit, you first need to register the unit.
  • Page 41: Useful Functions During Still Picture Play

    [CD] Picture View screen Pictures Menu Picture View CD (JPEG) Folder 100__DVD Previous Page 01/01 Next Play (Go to step 4) When the DivX or MP3 Menu is displayed, perform steps 1–4 in “To select file type” on page 39 and select “Pictures” in step 4 to change the playback mode.
  • Page 42: Using On-Screen Menus

    Using on-screen menus POWER POWER DRIVE DRIVE TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO SELECT SELECT DRIVE SELECT CANCEL SKIP SKIP PAUSE PAUSE STOP STOP TIME SLIP TIME SLIP ENTER ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU AUDIO AUDIO DISPLAY DISPLAY CHAPTER CHAPTER “A” “B”, DISPLAY REC MODE REC MODE Common procedures Press [DISPLAY].
  • Page 43: Delete Navigator To Delete Titles

    [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [DVD-A] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] and DivX Reduces mosaic-like distortion and picture degradation. On ↔ Off § Progressive (➡ 77) Select “On” to enable progressive output. ≥Select “Off” if the picture is stretched horizontally. ≥When progressive output is on, closed captions cannot be displayed.
  • Page 44: Editing Titles/Chapters

    Editing titles/chapters POWER POWER DRIVE DRIVE TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO SELECT SELECT DRIVE SELECT CANCEL SKIP SKIP STOP STOP TIME SLIP TIME SLIP DIRECT NAVIGATOR SUB MENU SUB MENU SUB MENU AUDIO AUDIO DISPLAY DISPLAY “A” REC MODE [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] (You cannot edit finalized discs.) Title/Chapter Programs are recorded as a single title consisting of one chapter.
  • Page 45: Title Operations

    Title operations After performing steps 1–5 (➡ 44) Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER]. § Delete Title ≥Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] ≥[-R] [-R]DL] [+R] [+R]DL] The available recording space does not increase when you delete titles.
  • Page 46: Creating, Editing And Playing Playlists

    Creating, editing and playing playlists POWER POWER DRIVE DRIVE TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO SELECT SELECT DRIVE SELECT CANCEL SKIP SKIP PAUSE PAUSE STOP STOP TIME SLIP TIME SLIP DIRECT NAVIGATOR ENTER ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU SUB MENU AUDIO AUDIO DISPLAY DISPLAY “B”...
  • Page 47: 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 48: Editing Still Pictures

    Editing still pictures Refer to the control reference on page 46. [HDD] [RAM] [SD] ≥You can edit pictures and albums. ≥You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB (➡ 6). ≥You cannot edit still pictures recorded on CD-R/CD-RW. Preparation ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD, DVD or SD drive.
  • Page 49: Copying Titles Or Playlists

    Copying titles or playlist Easy copying from HDD to DVD with no difficult Features settings. HDD ➝ DVD Copy direction DVD ➝ HDD §1 High speed mode copy Changing recording mode §3 Finalize High speed mode Copying MPEG2 moving pictures from an SD card (➡...
  • Page 50: Copy

    POWER Copying titles or playlists POWER DRIVE TV/VIDEO SELECT Numbered buttons CANCEL SKIP SKIP :, 9 PAUSE PAUSE STOP STOP ∫ TIME SLIP TIME SLIP ENTER ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU SUB MENU AUDIO AUDIO DISPLAY DISPLAY “A” “B” REC MODE REC MODE See also “Important notes for recording”...
  • Page 51 Set the recording mode. ≥If you are not going to change the recording mode, press [4] (➡ step 6). 1 Press [3, 4] to select “Mode” and press [1]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Content Type” and press [ENTER]. 3 Press [3, 4] to select “Video”...
  • Page 52: Copying A Finalized Dvd-R, Dvd-R Dl, Dvd-Rw (Dvd-Video Format), +R And +R Dl

    Copy). Motion pictures encoded in the MPEG2 format, which have been taken by a Panasonic SD Video Camera, digital video camera etc, can be recorded on HDD or DVD-RAM. (All the recordings on the same date become a title.) ≥You cannot playback MPEG2 moving pictures on an SD card with...
  • Page 53: Copying From A Video Cassette Recorder

    Copying from a video cassette recorder POWER POWER VOLUME VOLUME DRIVE DRIVE TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO SELECT SELECT DRIVE SELECT PAGE PAGE VCR Plus VCR Plusi DELETE DELETE CANCEL INPUT SELECT SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 STOP STOP ∫ TIME SLIP TIME SLIP SCHEDULE SCHEDULE...
  • Page 54: Copying Still Pictures

    Copying still pictures POWER POWER DRIVE DRIVE TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO SELECT SELECT DRIVE SELECT Numbered buttons CANCEL SKIP SKIP PAUSE PAUSE STOP STOP TIME SLIP TIME SLIP ENTER ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU SUB MENU AUDIO AUDIO DISPLAY DISPLAY [HDD] [RAM] [SD] ≥You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB REC MODE (➡...
  • Page 55: Copying 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 56: Hdd, Disc And Card Management

    HDD, disc and card management POWER POWER POWER POWER Í Í DRIVE DRIVE TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO SELECT SELECT DRIVE SELECT CANCEL SKIP SKIP PAUSE PAUSE STOP STOP TIME SLIP TIME SLIP ENTER ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU AUDIO AUDIO DISPLAY DISPLAY REC MODE REC MODE [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] [SD]...
  • Page 57: Deleting All Titles And Playlists-Delete All Titles

    Deleting all titles and playlists—Delete All Titles [HDD] [RAM] Preparation ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive. ≥Release protection (➡ 56). After performing steps 1–3 (➡ 56) Press [3, 4] to select “Delete All Titles” and press [ENTER]. Press [2, 1] to select “Yes”...
  • Page 58: Selecting The Background Style-Top Menu Style

    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 59: Entering Text

    POWER Entering text POWER VOLUME DRIVE TV/VIDEO SELECT PAGE PAGE Numbered buttons VCR Plusi VCR Plus DELETE DELETE ¢ CANCEL CANCEL INPUT SELECT SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 ∫ STOP STOP TIME SLIP TIME SLIP SCHEDULE SCHEDULE ENTER ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU...
  • Page 60: Changing The Unit's Settings

    Changing the unit’s settings POWER POWER POWER POWER Í Í DVD POWER Í DRIVE DRIVE TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO SELECT SELECT Numbered buttons CANCEL ¢ CANCEL SKIP SKIP STOP STOP PAUSE PAUSE TIME SLIP TIME SLIP ENTER ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU AUDIO AUDIO DISPLAY...
  • Page 61 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 62 Changing the unit’s settings Tabs Dynamic Range Compression [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital only) Audio Change the dynamic range for late night viewing. Multi-channel TV Sound ( MTS ) Select whether to record the main or secondary (SAP) audio type when: –Recording or copying to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW.
  • Page 63: Changing The Speaker Setting To Suit Your Speakers

    Tabs Menus Functions of HDMI Screen Press [ENTER] to show the following settings. HDMI Video Output HDMI Resolution You can only select items compatible with the connected equipment. This setting normally does not need to be changed. However if you are concerned about output picture quality, it may be improved by changing the setting.
  • Page 64: Channel/Clock Settings When Tv Guide On Screen

    Channel/Clock settings when TV Guide On Screen Refer to the control reference on page 60. Preparation: If the program listings have 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 65: Channel Captions

    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. While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [3, 4] to select “Other Functions”...
  • Page 66: Frequently Asked Questions

    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.
  • Page 67: Messages

    TV Guide On Screen system ≥Yes. The TV Guide On Screen Does the TV Guide On Screen ≥If you are using a satellite service other than DirecTV, you cannot use the TV Guide On system work with analog and digital cable boxes/satellite receivers? Screen ≥Select “Change system settings”...
  • Page 68 Messages On the television (Continued) This is a non-recordable disc. This disc is not formatted properly. Insufficient Hard Drive space. Four hours (SP) of free hard drive space is needed in order to start copying to DVD-R/+R DL (D.Layer) disc. Too many titles on the Hard Drive.
  • Page 69: Troubleshooting Guide

    Reduce the number of connected devices. ≥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.) ≥When the HDD has been automatically placed in the SLEEP mode...
  • Page 70 Troubleshooting guide TV screen and video (Continued) Television reception worsens after connecting the unit. Status messages do not appear. The blue background does not appear. The 4:3 aspect ratio picture expands left and right. Screen size is wrong. The recorded title is stretched vertically.
  • Page 71 ≥A DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW recorded on this unit may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD Recorders. ≥If you connect a DISH Network, scheduled recording using the TV Guide On Screen VCR Plusr system does not work.
  • Page 72 ≥It takes longer than normal to copy many titles. ≥You cannot high-speed copy to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW, titles longer than 6 hours when using other Panasonic DVD Recorders that are not compatible with EP (8 hour) mode recording.
  • Page 73 TV Guide On Screen system (Continued) ≥For a newly installed unit, the TV Guide On Screen Some or all of the channels display “No Listing”. enough time to download the initial data. This procedure can only occur when the unit is in standby mode for a period of 24 hours.
  • Page 74 ≥You tried to play a +RW that needs to be finalized on the equipment used for recording. ≥You may be able to copy 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 75: Specifications

    Specifications Recordable discs: DVD-RAM: Ver. 2.0 Ver. 2.1/3X–SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 1.0 Ver. 2.2/5X–SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 2.0 DVD-R: for General Ver. 2.0 for General Ver. 2.0/4X–SPEED DVD-R Revision 1.0 for General Ver. 2.x/8X–SPEED DVD-R Revision 3.0 for General Ver. 2.x/16X–SPEED DVD-R Revision 6.0 for DL Ver.
  • Page 76: Glossary

    MPEG2 is a compression standard used for DVD and satellite based digital broadcasting. This unit records programs using MPEG2. MPEG2 moving picture files shot with a Panasonic SD multi-camera, etc. can be copied to the HDD or a DVD-RAM disc.
  • Page 77: Product Service

    For product information or assistance with product operation: In the U.S.A., refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 78. 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 78: 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 79: Limited Warranty (Only For Canada)

    Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) PANASONIC 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 80: Guía De Referencia Rápida En Español

    Instalación básica ≥Para más información sobre los métodos de conexión, vea la página de inicio de Panasonic. (Sólo está en inglés.) http://www.panasonic.com/consumer_electronics/dvd_recorder/dvd_connection.asp ≥Antes de hacer la conexión, apague todos los equipos y lea los manuales de instrucciones apropiados. Cuando usa un servicio de cable o un servicio de satélite.
  • Page 81 Ranura de W X CH Bandeja de disco tarjeta SD POWER S VIDEO VIDEO L/MONO-AUDIO-R DV IN POWER Í/ l POWER POWER Í DVD POWER POWER POWER Í Í VOLUME VOLUME DRIVE DRIVE TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO SELECT SELECT DRIVE SELECT PAGE PAGE Botones numéricos...
  • Page 82 Grabación de programas de televisión Consulte la referencia de los controles en la page 81. ≥[HDD] Puede grabar hasta 500 títulos en la HDD. ≥[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] Puede grabar hasta 99 títulos en un disco. ≥[+R] [+RW] 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 83 Reproducción Consulte la referencia de los controles en la page 81. Reproducción de vídeo grabado/ Reproducción de discos de sola reproducción Preparación ≥Encienda el televisor y seleccione la entrada de vídeo apropiada a las conexiones de esta unidad. ≥Encienda esta unidad. 1 Pulse [DRIVE SELECT] para seleccionar la unidad HDD o DVD.
  • Page 84: Index

    United States patents 5,307,173; 5,335,079; 4,908,713; 4,751,578; 4,706,121; 6,498,895, 6,418,556, 6,331,877; 6,239,794; 6,154,203; 5,940,073; 4,908,713; 4,751,578; 4,706,121. [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 2006 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

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