Panasonic DMR-E55EBL Operating Instructions Manual
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Operating Instructions
DVD Video Recorder
DMR-E55EB/EBL
Model No.
(Model suffix: "EB" for UK model, "EBL" for Ireland model)
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
EB
EBL
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 "2".
≥The unit will play DVDs marked with labels
containing "2" or "ALL".
Example:
2
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.
[Note]
"EB" on the packaging indicates the United
Kingdom.
2
3
5
RQT7540-2B
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
≥The region number of this unit is “2”. ≥The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing “2” or “ALL”. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com Example: Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. -
Page 2: Caution For Ac Mains Lead
Caution for AC Mains Lead CAUTION! (For United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland) THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. (“EB” and “EBL” area code model only) USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR For your safety, please read the following text carefully. PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Getting started Editing Caution for AC Mains Lead ....2 Editing titles/chapters..... . 30 Useful features . -
Page 4: Accessories
≥Visit our website for product information ≥All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided ≥E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.uk directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. ≥It couldn’t be simpler! Direct Sales at Panasonic UK ≥Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide ≥Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease... -
Page 5: Control Reference Guide
Control reference guide Remote control Turn the unit on ( page 11) Television operations ( page 15) VOLUME DIRECT TV REC Direct TV recording ( page 19) Channel select ( page 18) Select channels and title numbers etc./ Enter numbers VIDEO Plus+ Show VIDEO Plus+ screen ( page 21) Cancel... - Page 6 46). Make sure to connect a fully wired 21-pin Scart lead to the television if using the Q Link function. The following systems from other manufacturers have similar function to Q Link from Panasonic. For details, refer to your television’s operating instructions or consult your dealer.
- Page 7 Connecting a television with 21-pin Scart terminal and Satellite receiver ≥When there is no 21-pin Scart terminal on the television ( page 8) ≥Change the “AV2 Input” setting to match the output from a satellite receiver and set the “AV2 Connection” setting to “Normal” in the SETUP menu ( page 41) after tuning is completed ( page 11, 12).
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Page 8: Step 1 Connection
STEP Connection Connecting a television with AUDIO/VIDEO, S-VIDEO or COMPONENT VIDEO terminals and VCR Connecting to the television using the 21-pin Scart leads ( page 7) indicates included accessories. BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS indicates accessories not included. LEAD ON PAGE 2 BEFORE CONNECTION. - Page 9 [For]the[United]Kingdom]only[ Connecting a television with RF socket only and Satellite receiver Connect in the numbered order. If you do not have a Satellite receiver, connect the aerial to the RF Input socket of this unit and skip step 3. To the indicates included accessories.
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Page 10: Connecting An Amplifier Or System Component
STEP Connection Connecting a decoder or digital receiver ≥Decoder here means the device used to decode scrambled broadcasts (Pay TV). ≥Change the “AV2 Input” and “AV2 Connection” settings in the SETUP menu to match the connected equipment ( page 41) after tuning is completed ( page 11, 12). -
Page 11: Step 2 Tv Tuning
STEP TV Tuning When downloading has completed, the Owner ID Í/ l settings screen appears. Press [1] and press the numbered OPEN/CLOSE TIME SLIP buttons to enter a 4-digit PIN number. TIME SLIP Owner ID X CH W ¢¢¢¢ PIN number Name House No. - Page 12 Refer to the control reference on page 11. STEP TV Tuning Auto-Setup (Setup without Q Link functions) ≥When connecting to a television with the VIDEO OUT, Press [1]. S-VIDEO OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal ( page 8). Press [3, 4] to select a letter and ≥When connecting to a television that does not have then press [1].
- Page 13 VIDEO Plus+ numbers for Satellite/ Cable TV stations [For]the[United]Kingdom]only[ This unit doesn’t recognise Video Plus+ numbers for Satellite stations or Cable TV stations. Removing Interference The following operation also allows you to use Video Plus+ numbers to make timer recordings for satellite and cable TV TV screen stations.
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Page 14: 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” DIRECT TV REC buttons and press [ENTER]. Press [3, 4] to select the TV aspect Numbered and press [ENTER]. -
Page 15: Television Operation
You can configure the remote control TV operation buttons to turn the television on/off, change the television input mode, select the If other Panasonic products are placed close together, change the television channel and change the television volume. remote control code on the main unit and the remote control (the two must match). -
Page 16: 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 17: 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 18: 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 L/MONO AUDIO IN Time Slip indicator ∫ 1 TIME SLIP AV3 input terminals Press [REC MODE] to select the... -
Page 19: 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 20: Flexible Recording
Recording television programmes Refer to the control reference on page 18. Recording from an external equipment Flexible Recording [RAM] [DVD-R] [RAM] [DVD-R] Preparation ≥Connect a video cassette recorder, decoder or satellite/digital The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording receiver, etc. -
Page 21: Timer Recording
Timer recording ≥You can also press [REC MODE] to change the recording mode. ≥PDC ( below) ON!)OFF (– – –) VOLUME DIRECT TV REC ≥Programme Name Press [2, 1] to select “Programme Name” and press [ENTER] ( page 36). Press [ENTER]. Numbered buttons The settings are stored. -
Page 22: Manually Programming Timer Recordings
Timer recording [RAM] Refer to the control reference on page 21. 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 23: To Record Programmes From Satellite Receiver By Rgb Signals
∫ To change a programme To record programmes from satellite Press [3, 4] to select the programme and press [ENTER]. receiver by RGB signals ( page 22, step 3) ∫ To delete a programme Preparation ≥Change the settings in the SETUP menu as follows ( page 41). Press [3, 4] to select the programme and press [¢... -
Page 24: 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 BBC 10/10 FRI BBC 11/10 SAT Previous 02/02 Next VOLUME... -
Page 25: Operations During Play
Operations during play Press [∫]. - AM DVD R The stopped position is memorized. The indicator on the right appears in the unit’s display (Excluding when playing Stop from the Direct Navigator and when playing a play list.) Resume play function Press [1] (PLAY) to restart from this position. -
Page 26: Editing Operations During Play
Playing discs Refer to the control reference on page 24. Editing operations during play 1 Press [ERASE]. Erase 2 Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER]. [RAM] [DVD-R] ≥A title cannot be restored once it is erased. Make certain before proceeding. ≥You cannot erase when recording and playing at the same time. -
Page 27: 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 DIRECT TV REC to display the tree screen. Selected group no. /Total group no. If the group has no track, “–... -
Page 28: Using On-Screen Menus
Using on-screen menus Disc menu—Setting the disc content § Soundtrack VOLUME DIRECT TV REC [RAM] [DVD-R] The disc’s audio attributes appear. [DVD-A] [DVD-V] Select the audio and language ( below, Audio attribute, Language). VIDEO Plus+ CANCEL INPUT SELECT § MANUAL SKIP Subtitle [RAM] [DVD-R] (Only discs that contain subtitle on/off information) SKIP... -
Page 29: 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 30: Editing Titles/Chapters
Editing titles/chapters Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters VOLUME Preparation DIRECT TV REC page 35). [RAM] Release protection (cartridge page 16, disc Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title. VIDEO Plus+ DIRECT NAVIGATOR TITLE VIEW CANCEL INPUT SELECT MANUAL SKIP DVD-RAM... -
Page 31: Title Operations
Title operations Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER]. § Erase ≥The available recording time on DVD-R does not increase when you erase titles. [RAM] [DVD-R] Information (e.g., time and date) is shown. Properties Properties Dinosaur Time 12:19 Date 11/10/2004 Rec time... -
Page 32: 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 DIRECT TV REC DVD-RAM Create VIDEO Plus+ Previous 01/01 Next ENTER RETURN CANCEL INPUT SELECT MANUAL SKIP Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Create”... -
Page 33: 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 34: Disc Management
DISC MANAGEMENT [RAM] [DVD-R] Preparation Release protection. [RAM] VOLUME DIRECT TV REC (cartridge page 16, disc right) While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. VIDEO Plus+ FUNCTIONS Disc Protection Off CANCEL INPUT SELECT Cartridge Protection Off DVD-RAM MANUAL SKIP Playback DIRECT NAVIGATOR SKIP SLOW/SEARCH Recording TIMER RECORDING... -
Page 35: Disc Name
DVD-R finalized on this unit may not be playable on other players Press [ENTER]. due to the condition of the recording. To stop formatting ≥Visit Panasonic’s homepage for more information about DVDs. Press [RETURN]. http://www.panasonic-europe.com ≥You can cancel formatting if it takes more than 2 minutes. The disc must be reformatted if you do this. -
Page 36: Entering Text
Entering text Show Enter Name screen. Title (timer recording) Select “Programme Name” in step 3 on page 21, 22. VOLUME DIRECT TV REC Title Select “Enter Name” in step 3 on page 30. Play list Numbered Select “Enter Name” in step 4 on page 33. buttons Disc VIDEO Plus+... -
Page 37: 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 DIRECT TV REC Press [STATUS]. The display changes each time you press the button. Disc indication DVD-RAM Recording or play status/input channel... -
Page 38: 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]. Tabs Options Menus SETUP Remote Control DVD 1 VOLUME Clock DIRECT TV REC Owner ID Tuning Shipping Condition... - Page 39 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 40 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 25) You may hear sound regardless of this setting with some discs.
- Page 41 Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) ≥16:9 ≥4:3 ≥Letterbox Connection TV Aspect ( page 14) ≥On ≥Off Progressive ( page 14) ≥PAL ≥NTSC TV System ( page 43) ≥Video (with component) AV1 Output ≥S-Video (with component) Selects the output from the AV1 terminal. ≥RGB (without component) Select “RGB (without component)”...
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Page 42: Tuning
Changing the unit’s settings Refer to the control reference on page 38. ∫ To change the tuning settings for individual programme position Tuning Press [3, 4, 2, 1] Manual Tuning Name While stopped to select a Channel NICAM Auto Press [FUNCTIONS]. Title Page programme position CHANGE... -
Page 43: Tv System
Auto-Setup Restart, Download TV System You can restart auto channel setting if Preset Download or Auto- Change this setting if you connect an NTSC television or to record Setup ( page 11, 12) fails for some reason. NTSC video from another source. ∫... -
Page 44: Clock Settings
Changing the unit’s settings Refer to the control reference on page 38. Clock settings Usually, the unit’s Preset Download or Auto-Setup function ( page 11, 12) automatically adjusts the clock to correct time. Under some reception conditions, however, the unit cannot set the clock automatically. In this case, follow the operation steps below to manually set the clock. -
Page 45: 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 46 DVD-Video. Your television must be compatible to enjoy progressive video. Panasonic televisions with 625 (576)/50I · 50P, 525 (480)/60I · 60P Letterbox: Black bands appear at the top and input terminals are progressive compatible.
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Page 47: Frequently Asked Questions
If you have a CRT television that is compatible with progressive scan, we cannot recommend progressive output as some flickering can occur. Is my television progressive output All Panasonic televisions that have 625 (576)/50I · 50P, 525 (480)/60I · — compatible? 60P) input terminals are compatible. -
Page 48: 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 49: 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 50 — 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 51: 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. ≥When recording to DVD-RAM using “EP (8 Hour)” mode, play may not be possible on DVD Play starts but then stops immediately. -
Page 52: Index
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse The VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under license from engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Gemstar Development Corporation. Environment friendly printed on chlorine free bleached paper. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ RQT7540-2B F0204NS2034...