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Operating Instructions
DVD Video Recorder
DMR-E55
Model No.
GN
Region number supported by
this unit
Region numbers are allocated to DVD players
and software according to where they are sold.
≥The region number of this unit is "4".
≥The unit will play DVDs marked with labels
containing "4" or "ALL".
Example:
4
ALL
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 these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
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RQT7444-L
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions DVD Video Recorder DMR-E55 Model No. Region number supported by this unit Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software according to where they are sold. ≥The region number of this unit is “4”. ≥The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing “4”... - Page 2 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 EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Getting started Editing Useful features ......3 Editing titles/chapters..... . 26 Accessories . -
Page 4: Accessories
Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. ∏ ∏ ∏ ∏ ∏ 1 Remote control 1 AC mains lead 1 RF coaxial cable 2 Batteries 1 Audio/video cable ≥For use with this unit only. Do not (EUR7720KC0) for remote control use it with other equipment. -
Page 5: Control Reference Guide
Control reference guide Remote control Turn the unit on ( page 9) Television operations ( page 11) VOLUME INPUT SELECT Input select (AV3 or AV4) Channel select ( page 14) Select channels and title numbers etc./ Enter numbers G-Code Show G- screen ( page 17) CODE Cancel... -
Page 6: Step 1 Connection
STEP Connection ≥The equipment connections described are examples. ≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. ≥Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated. ∫ Examples of equipment you can connect to this unit’s terminals Amplifier Television From AUDIO OUT terminals or... -
Page 7: Component Video Output
Connecting a television with AUDIO/VIDEO, S-VIDEO or COMPONENT VIDEO terminals and VCR indicates included accessories. indicates accessories not included. are required connections. Connect in the numbered order. When making this connection, ensure you connect the audio cables to the corresponding audio input terminals on the television. -
Page 8: Connecting An Amplifier Or System Component
STEP Connection Connecting an amplifier or system component ∫ To enjoy multi-channel surround sound on ∫ Connection to a stereo amplifier DVD-Video Connect an amplifier with Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG decoders using an optical digital audio cable and change the settings in “Digital Audio Output”... -
Page 9: Step 2 Tv Tuning
STEP TV Tuning Press [3, 4] to select the country Í/ l and press [ENTER]. Auto-Setup starts. This takes about 5 minutes. OPEN/CLOSE TIME SLIP Auto-Setup TIME SLIP X CH W Auto-Setup in progress, please wait. RETURN: to abort Í DVD VOLUME INPUT SELECT RETURN... -
Page 10: Step 3 Set Up To Match Your Television And Remote Control
STEP up to match your television and remote control Press [3, 4] to select “Connection” and press [1]. TV operation VOLUME Press [3, 4] to select “TV Aspect” buttons INPUT SELECT and press [ENTER]. Press [3, 4] to select the TV aspect Numbered and press [ENTER]. -
Page 11: When Other Panasonic Products Respond To This Remote Control
You can configure the remote control TV operation buttons to turn If other Panasonic products are placed close together, change the the television on/off, change the television input mode, select the remote control code on the main unit and the remote control (the television channel and change the television volume. -
Page 12: Disc Information
≥This unit is compatible with 1k–4k recording speed discs. ≥We recommend using Panasonic discs. DVD-R from other manufacturers may not be recorded or played due to the condition of the recording. ≥This unit cannot record to discs containing both PAL and NTSC signals. Play of discs recorded with both PAL and NTSC on another unit is not guaranteed. -
Page 13: Disc Handling
Disc handling ∫ How to hold a disc Do not touch the recorded surface. ∫ If there is dirt or condensation on the disc [RAM] [DVD-R] ≥Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (LF-K200DCA1, where available). ≥Do not use cleaners for CDs or cloths. [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]... -
Page 14: Recording
Recording television programmes Press [W X CH] to select the channel. - AM DVD R OPEN/CLOSE TIME SLIP To select with the numbered buttons: PULL OPEN TIME SLIP e.g., S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN L/MONO [-/--] Time Slip indicator ∫... -
Page 15: Recording Modes And Approximate Recording Times
Recording modes and approximate Playing while you are recording recording times [RAM] Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may Playing from the beginning of the title you are become shorter than indicated. recording—Chasing playback (Unit: hour) DVD-RAM Press [1] (PLAY). -
Page 16: Flexible Recording
Recording television programmes Refer to the control reference on page 14. Recording from an external equipment Flexible Recording [RAM] [DVD-R] [RAM] [DVD-R] Preparation ≥Connect a video cassette recorder, etc. to this unit’s input The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording terminals. -
Page 17: Timer Recording
Timer recording Press [ENTER]. The settings are stored. TIMER VOLUME Remain 1:58 SP INPUT SELECT RECORDING 12:55:00 15. 7. TUE Disc No. Name Date Start Stop Mode space Check to make sure 15/ 7 TUE 19:00 20:00 SP OK New Timer Programme “OK”... -
Page 18: Manually Programming Timer Recordings
Timer recording [RAM] Refer to the control reference on page 17. Even if the unit is in timer recording standby, play starts when you [RAM] [DVD-R] press [1] (PLAY) or [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Timer recording works even during play. You can enter up to 16 programmes up to a month in advance. (Each daily or weekly programme is counted as one programme.) ∫... -
Page 19: Check, Change Or Delete A Programme
Check, change or delete a programme ≥Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer recording list by pressing [PROG/CHECK]. Press [PROG/CHECK]. Icons [ This programme is currently recording. W The times overlap those in another programme. Recording of the programme with the later start time starts when the earlier programme finishes recording. -
Page 20: Playing Discs
Playing discs ∫ Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play ∫ [RAM] [DVD-R] 1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. OPEN/CLOSE DIRECT NAVIGATOR TITLE VIEW TIME SLIP TIME SLIP DVD-RAM X CH W TIME SLIP D, E ARD 10/10 FRI ARD 11/10 SAT VOLUME Previous 02/02 Next... -
Page 21: Operations During Play
Operations during play Press [∫]. - AM DVD R The stopped position is memorized. Stop The indicator on the right appears in the unit’s display (excluding play lists). Resume play function Press [1] (PLAY) to restart from this position. Press [;]. Pause Press again to restart play. -
Page 22: Editing Operations During Play
Playing discs Refer to the control reference on page 20. Editing operations during play 1 Press [ERASE]. Erase 2 Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER]. ≥A title cannot be restored once it is erased. Make certain before proceeding. [RAM] [DVD-R] ≥You cannot erase when recording and playing at the same time. -
Page 23: Using Menus To Play Mp3
Using menus to play MP3 Using the tree screen to find a group While the file list is displayed Press [1] while a track is highlighted VOLUME INPUT SELECT to display the tree screen. Selected group no. /Total group no. If the group has no track, “–... -
Page 24: Using On-Screen Menus
Using on-screen menus Disc menu—Setting the disc content § Soundtrack VOLUME INPUT SELECT [RAM] [DVD-R] The disc’s audio attributes appear. [DVD-A] [DVD-V] Select the audio and language ( below, Audio attribute, Language). G-Code CANCEL § MANUAL SKIP Subtitle -/-- [RAM] [DVD-R] (Only discs that contain subtitle on/off information) SKIP SLOW/SEARCH [DVD-A] [DVD-V]... -
Page 25: Play Menu-Change The Play Sequence
Play menu—Change the play sequence This function works only when the elapsed play time is displayed. Repeat Play ≥All [VCD] [CD] (excluding MP3 discs) ≥Chapter [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] ≥Group [DVD-A] [CD] (MP3 discs only) ≥PL (Play list) [RAM] ≥Title [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] ≥Track [DVD-A] [VCD]... -
Page 26: Editing Titles/Chapters
Editing titles/chapters Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters VOLUME Preparation INPUT SELECT page 31). [RAM] Release protection (cartridge page 12, disc Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title. G-Code DIRECT NAVIGATOR TITLE VIEW CANCEL MANUAL SKIP DVD-RAM -/-- SKIP... -
Page 27: Title Operations
Title operations Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER]. § Erase [RAM] [DVD-R] ≥The available recording time on DVD-R does not increase when you erase titles. Information (e.g., time and date) is shown. Properties Properties Dinosaur Time 12:19 Date 11/10/2004 Rec time... -
Page 28: Creating, Editing And Playing Play Lists
Creating, editing and playing play lists Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “PLAY LIST” and press [ENTER]. VOLUME PLAY LIST PLAY LIST VIEW INPUT SELECT DVD-RAM Create G-Code Previous 01/01 Next ENTER RETURN CANCEL MANUAL SKIP -/-- Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Create” SKIP SLOW/SEARCH and press [ENTER]. -
Page 29: Editing And Playing Play Lists/Chapters
Editing and playing play lists/chapters Play list operations While stopped Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and press § Erase Press [FUNCTIONS]. [ENTER]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “PLAY Play list information (e.g., time and date) is shown. LIST”... -
Page 30: Disc Management
DISC MANAGEMENT [RAM] [DVD-R] Preparation Release protection. [RAM] VOLUME INPUT SELECT (cartridge page 12, disc right) While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. G-Code FUNCTIONS Disc Protection Off CANCEL Cartridge Protection Off DVD-RAM MANUAL SKIP -/-- Playback DIRECT NAVIGATOR SKIP SLOW/SEARCH Recording TIMER RECORDING Dubbing FLEXIBLE REC PLAY LIST... -
Page 31: Disc Name
Disc Name Auto-Play Select [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-R] page 32, Entering text Select whether to show the top menu after finalizing the disc. The disc name is displayed in the FUNCTIONS window. Do this before finalizing the disc. Press [3, 4] to select “Top Menu” or Documentary FUNCTIONS Disc Protection Off... -
Page 32: Entering Text
Entering text Show Enter Name screen. Page VOLUME INPUT SELECT Title Title (timer recording) 17, 18 Play list Numbered Disc buttons G-Code CANCEL MANUAL SKIP Name field: shows the text you have entered ¢ CANCEL -/-- SKIP SLOW/SEARCH Enter Name STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3... -
Page 33: Functions Window And Status Messages
FUNCTIONS window and Status messages Status messages Status messages appear on the television when you operate the unit to show the condition of the unit. VOLUME INPUT SELECT Press [STATUS]. The display changes each time you press the button. Disc indication DVD-RAM Recording or play status/input channel G-Code... -
Page 34: Changing The Unit's Settings
Changing the unit’s settings Common procedures While stopped < OPEN/CLOSE ∫ Press [FUNCTIONS]. OPEN/CLOSE Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “SETUP” TIME SLIP TIME SLIP and press [ENTER]. Menus Options Tabs SETUP Remote Control DVD 1 Clock VOLUME INPUT SELECT Power Save Tuning Country... - Page 35 Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) Disc Language Choose the language for audio, subtitle and disc menus. [DVD-V] ≥Press [ENTER] to show the following settings. ≥Some discs start in a certain language despite any changes you make here. ≥Enter a code ( page 37) when you selecting “Other ¢¢¢¢”.
- Page 36 Changing the unit’s settings Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) PLAY k1.3 & Audio during Search ≥On: Audio is heard during first level search forward. Sound ≥Off: Audio is not heard during search. Quick View ( page 21) You may hear sound regardless of this setting with some discs.
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Page 37: Language Code List
Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) ≥16:9 ≥4:3 ≥Letterbox Connection TV Aspect ( page 10) ≥On ≥Off Progressive ( page 10) ≥PAL ≥NTSC TV System ( page 39) ≥Video (with component) AV1 Output ≥S-Video (with component) Selects the output from the AV1 terminal. ≥RGB (without component) Select “RGB (without component)”... -
Page 38: Tuning
Changing the unit’s settings Refer to the control reference on page 34. ∫ To change the tuning settings for individual programme position Tuning Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a While stopped programme position and press Press [FUNCTIONS]. [ENTER]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “SETUP”... -
Page 39: Tv System
Auto-Setup Restart TV System You can restart auto channel setting if Auto-Setup ( page 9) fails for Change this setting if you connect an NTSC television or to record some reason. NTSC video from another source. Press [3, 4] to select “Auto-Setup While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. -
Page 40: Clock Settings
Changing the unit’s settings Refer to the control reference on page 34. Clock settings In the case of a power failure, the clock setting remains in memory for approximately 60 minutes. While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “SETUP” and press [ENTER]. Press [3, 4] to select the “Others”... -
Page 41: Specifications
Specifications Recording system DVD Video Recording format (DVD-RAM), Video DVD-Video format (DVD-R) Video System: Recordable discs PAL colour signal, 625 lines, 50 fields DVD-RAM: 12 cm 4.7 GB, 12 cm 9.4 GB, 8 cm 2.8 GB NTSC colour signal, 525 lines, 60 fields DVD-R: 12 cm 4.7 GB, 8 cm 1.4 GB (for General Ver. -
Page 42: Glossary
Glossary Bitstream Pan&Scan/Letterbox This is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel) In general, DVD-Video are produced with the intention that they be before it is decoded into its various channels. viewed on a widescreen television (16:9 aspect ratio), so images often don’t fit regular (4:3 aspect ratio) televisions. -
Page 43: Frequently Asked Questions
If you have a CRT television or a multi system television using PAL mode that is compatible with progressive scan, we cannot recommend progressive output as some flickering can occur. ≥All Panasonic televisions that have 576P (625P)/480P (525P) input Is my television progressive output —... -
Page 44: Error Messages
Error messages On the television Page ≥The programme was copy-protected. Cannot finish recording — ≥The disc may be full. completely. — ≥The disc may be dirty or scratched. Cannot record on the disc. Please check the disc. Unable to format. ≥Create space by erasing any unnecessary titles. -
Page 45: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions. The following do not indicate a problem with this unit: ≥Regular disc rotating sounds. - Page 46 — and remove the disc or switch the unit on and off while a disc is loaded, a total of fifty times. ≥A DVD-R recorded on this unit may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD recorders. — ≥The timer programme is incorrect or different timer programme times overlap. Correct the Timer recording does not work properly.
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Page 47: Safety Precautions
Play Page ≥Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up. Play fails to start even when ≥You tried to play a blank DVD-RAM/DVD-R, or discs unplayable on this unit. [1] (PLAY) is pressed. Play starts but then stops immediately. ≥Some DVD-Video cannot be played when you change the ratings level. -
Page 48: Index
Corporation. The G- system is manufactured under license CODE otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse from Gemstar Development Corporation. engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ RQT7444-L F0204YH0...