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Panasonic DMR-E500HS Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

DVD Video Recorder
DMR-E500H
Model No.
HARD DISK DRIVE
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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:
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4
ALL
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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RQT7758-L

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions DVD Video Recorder DMR-E500H Model No. HARD DISK DRIVE 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...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Network When more than one network compatible Panasonic DVD recorder is on the Network ... . . 18 Operating the DVD recorder by computer ..55 HDD, disc and card information .

  • Page 4: Useful Features

    This also allows playback of MPEG4 titles and viewing of JPEG. You can also Time Slip connect to another network compatible Panasonic DVD recorder for more video playback choice. During play and also while recording, you ≥The SD/PC card slots of this unit let you transfer (dub) digital...

  • Page 5: Control Reference Guide

    Control reference guide Remote control Turn the unit on (➡ page 11) Television operations (➡page 13) VOLUME INPUT SELECT Input select (AV3, AV4 or DV) (➡ page 49) Select drive (HDD, DVD, SD or PC) SD/PC (➡ page 22, 28, 33) Channel select (➡...

  • Page 6: Step 1 Connection

    ∫ Examples of equipment you can connect to this unit’s terminals Television Amplifier Computer or other network compatible Panasonic DVD recorder From AUDIO OUT terminals or From AUDIO/VIDEO OUT or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals Via the LAN terminal...

  • 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 Enjoy multi-channel surround sound on DVD by connecting an amplifier and speakers. There are two types of connection, digital and analog. ∫ Digital connection ∫ Analog connection To enjoy multi-channel surround sound on DVD-Video connect an To enjoy multi-channel surround sound on DVD-Video and DVD- amplifier with Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG decoders using an Audio connect an amplifier using the AUDIO OUT 5.1ch...

  • Page 9: Connections For The Network Function

    ≥Use a router that supports 100BASE-TX. ≥It may not be possible to connect this unit to the Internet depending upon router security settings. Visit Panasonic’s homepage for more information about the Network function of the DVD recorder. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/dvd/index.html ≥Refer to the router’s operating instructions or contact your Internet service provider for information about router connections and settings.

  • Page 10: Connecting A Lan Cable To This Unit

    Use category 5 cable. following marks. e.g., To router, computer, other network compatible Panasonic DVD recorder, etc ∫ To prevent improper use ∫ Connecting to the Internet ≥The unit’s network password: The Internet connection may not work if not used for years. Please –Please do not reveal your password to anyone or let it be seen...

  • Page 11: Step 2 Channel Reception Settings

    STEP Channel reception settings Press [3, 4] to select the country Í/ l and press [ENTER]. Auto-Setup starts. This takes about 5 minutes. OPEN/CLOSE EJECT SD CARD PC CARD TIME SLIP DRIVE SELECT Auto-Setup TIME SLIP X CH W Auto-Setup in progress, please wait. RETURN: to abort Í...

  • Page 12: Step 3 Set Up To Match Your Television And Remote Control

    STEP Set 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” INPUT SELECT buttons and press [ENTER]. SD/PC Press [3, 4] to select the TV aspect Numbered and press [ENTER].

  • Page 13: 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 14: Step 4 Multi-Channel Speaker Setting

    STEP Multi-channel speaker setting Icon examples: Surround speaker (LS) Select when the speaker supports low-frequency (under 100 Hz) reproduction. VOLUME INPUT SELECT Select when the speaker does not support low- frequency reproduction. SD/PC No sound is output from the speaker. G-Code If the subwoofer is set so that no sound is output, the front speakers will automatically be set to support low-frequency...

  • Page 15: Step 5 Setting Up The Network

    “SETUP” and press [ENTER]. ∫ To change unit names When more than one network compatible Panasonic DVD recorder Press [3, 4] to select “Network” and is connected, you need to give each a unique unit name so that they can be distinguished.
  • Page 16 STEP Setting up the Network To set the IP address manually ∫ To check and set the computer’s IP address On the computer VOLUME INPUT SELECT Click [start] [Control Panel]. ➜ SD/PC Double-click [Network Connections]. Numbered Right-click the [Local Area buttons G-Code §...
  • Page 17 ∫ To manually enter the DVD recorder’s IP Address On the DVD recorder After step 6 (➡ page 15) Press [3, 4] to select “Manual” and press [ENTER]. SETUP TCP / IP Settings IP Address Tuning Subnet Mask Others Default Gateway Disc DNS Server Picture...

  • Page 18: When More Than One Network Compatible Panasonic Dvd Recorder Is On The Network

    Panasonic DVD recorders on the Network. If any DVD recorders are not displayed despite When more than one network compatible Panasonic DVD recorder selecting “Refresh”, add them manually (➡below, Manually adding is connected, the terms “server” and “client” are used.

  • Page 19: Hdd, Disc And Card Information

    Conventional recorded programmes ≥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. (However, both types of programmes can be recorded onto the HDD.) Play of discs recorded with both PAL and NTSC on another unit is not guaranteed.

  • Page 20: Recording

    DVD-RAM to a card by converting to MPEG4 format (➡ page 52). Mobile hard disk) ≥Compatible with: FAT 12 or FAT 16 ≥We recommend using a Panasonic SD card. You can insert ≥You cannot use SD cards that exceed 2 GB.

  • Page 21: Setup Precautions

    ∫ 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 the case any type of repair is made to the unit (including any other non-HDD related component).

  • Page 22: Recording Television Programmes

    Recording television programmes HDD, DVD indicator When transferring (dubbing) in high speed mode to DVD-R after you have recorded to the HDD. When transferring (dubbing) a title using the high speed mode to a DVD-R, set “DVD-R Rec for High Speed mode” to “On” before OPEN/CLOSE recording to the HDD (➡...

  • Page 23: Recording Modes And Approximate Recording Times

    ∫ To specify a time to stop recording—One Touch Playing while you are recording Recording You can change the drive and play while recording on this unit. Also, During recording while recording to the HDD or to DVD-RAM you can view the title Press [¥...

  • Page 24: Flexible Recording

    Recording television programmes Refer to the control reference on page 22. [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] Flexible Recording The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording within the remaining disc space. The recording mode becomes FR mode. e.g., Recorded Remain Perfectly fit!

  • Page 25: Timer Recording

    Timer recording Press [ENTER]. The settings are stored. Í DVD VOLUME TIMER Remain HDD 30:24 SP 1:58 SP INPUT SELECT RECORDING 12:55:00 15. 7. TUE Disc No. Name Date Start Stop Mode space HDD, DVD Check to make sure “OK” 15/ 7 TUE 19:00 20:00...

  • Page 26: Manually Programming Timer Recordings

    Timer recording Refer to the control reference on page 25. ∫ To release the unit from recording standby [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] Press [F TIMER]. You can enter up to 32 programmes up to a month in advance. “F” goes out. (Each daily or weekly programme is counted as one programme.) ≥Be sure to press [F TIMER] before the programme start time to put the unit on recording standby.

  • Page 27: 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 28: Playing Recorded Video Contents/Playing Play

    Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs ∫ Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play— HDD, DVD indicator Direct Navigator ∫ [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] 1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. OPEN/CLOSE EJECT ≥Thumbnail Display ≥Table Display PC CARD DRIVE SELECT SD CARD TIME SLIP TIME SLIP DIRECT NAVIGATOR TITLE VIEW...

  • Page 29: Operations During Play

    Operations during play Stop Press [∫]. Link Link Link The stopped position is memorized. PLAY PLAY PLAY LP LP The indicator on the right appears in the unit’s display. (Excluding when playing from the Direct Navigator and when playing a play list.) Resume play function Press [1] (PLAY) to restart from this position.

  • Page 30: Editing Operations During Play

    Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Refer to the control reference on page 28. Editing operations during play Erase 1 Press [ERASE]. 2 Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER]. [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] ≥A title cannot be restored once it is erased. Make certain before proceeding. ≥You cannot erase while recording or transferring (dubbing).

  • Page 31: 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. SD/PC Selected group No. /Total groups If the group has no track, “–...

  • Page 32: Playing Still Pictures

    Playing still pictures Inserting/Removing the SD/PC card DRIVE SELECT PC card slot Only insert or remove the SD/PC card after turning the unit off. When the card indicator (“SD” or “PC”) on the unit’s display is OPEN/CLOSE EJECT flashing, the card is being read from or written to. Do not turn off the PC CARD TIME SLIP DRIVE SELECT...

  • Page 33: Useful Functions During Still Picture Play

    [HDD] [RAM] [SD] [PC] ∫ To select the still pictures in another folder (➡ page 67, Structure of folders displayed by this unit) Press [HDD], [DVD] or [SD/PC] to 1 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Folder” and press select the drive.

  • Page 34: Playing Mpeg4 Titles

    Playing MPEG4 titles [HDD] [RAM] [SD] [PC] (Mobile hard disk only) DRIVE SELECT ∫ Preparation Insert a disc or a card (➡page 28, 32). OPEN/CLOSE EJECT SD CARD PC CARD TIME SLIP DRIVE SELECT Press [HDD], [DVD] or [SD/PC] to TIME SLIP select the drive.

  • Page 35: Useful Functions During Mpeg4 Title Play

    Useful functions during MPEG4 title play Pause Press [;]. The status display will be shown automatically (➡below). [HDD] [RAM] [SD] [PC] (Mobile hard Press again to restart play. disk only) Search Press [6] or [5]. While searching, the title being played is displayed as a still picture. The elapsed play time display [HDD] [RAM] [SD] [PC] (Mobile hard will be shown automatically to indicate the current position (➡below).

  • Page 36: Using On-Screen Menus And Status Messages

    Using on-screen menus and Status messages Disc menu—Setting the disc content § Soundtrack VOLUME INPUT SELECT [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] SD/PC The disc’s audio attributes appear. [DVD-A] [DVD-V] Select the audio and language (➡ below, Audio attribute, Language). G-Code § Subtitle CANCEL MANUAL SKIP -/--...

  • Page 37: Status Messages

    Play menu—Change the play sequence Status messages This function works only when the elapsed play time is displayed. Status messages appear on the television when you operate the unit to show the condition of the unit. Repeat Play Press [STATUS]. ≥All [VCD] [CD] (excluding MP3 discs)

  • Page 38: Editing Titles/Chapters

    Editing titles/chapters Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters Preparation VOLUME INPUT SELECT ≥Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the drive. ≥Release protection (➡page 58). [RAM] HDD, DVD SD/PC Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “VIDEO” G-Code CANCEL MANUAL SKIP tab and press [ENTER].

  • Page 39: Title Operations

    Title operations Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER]. § Erase [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] ≥Once erased, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding. ≥The available recording time on DVD-R does not increase when you erase titles. Properties Information (e.g., time and date) is shown.

  • Page 40: 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 HDD, DVD SD/PC Create Previous 01/01 Next G-Code ENTER RETURN CANCEL MANUAL SKIP -/-- Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Create”...

  • Page 41: Editing And Playing Play Lists/Chapters

    Editing and playing play lists/chapters Play list operations Press [FUNCTIONS]. § Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and press Erase Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “PLAY [ENTER]. LIST” and press [ENTER]. Properties Play list information (e.g., time and date) is shown.

  • Page 42: Editing Still Pictures

    Editing still pictures Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select VOLUME INPUT SELECT “PICTURE” tab and press [ENTER]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the still HDD, DVD, SD/PC SD/PC picture. ≥To show other pages/Multiple editing (➡ page 38) G-Code ≥To select the still pictures in another folder (➡...

  • Page 43: Editing Mpeg4 Titles

    Editing MPEG4 titles Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select VOLUME INPUT SELECT “MPEG4” tab and press [ENTER]. HDD, DVD, Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title. SD/PC SD/PC DIRECT NAVIGATOR TITLE VIEW MEPG4 PICTURE SD CARD - - - G-Code...

  • Page 44: Entering Text

    Entering text Show Enter Name screen. Title (timer recording) Select “Programme Name” in step 3 on page 25, 26. VOLUME INPUT SELECT Title Select “Enter Name” in step 4 on page 38. SD/PC Play list Numbered Select “Enter Name” in step 4 on page 41. buttons Disc G-Code...

  • Page 45: Transferring (Dubbing) Titles Or Play Lists

    Transferring (dubbing) titles or play lists [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] You can select from a variety of methods to transfer (dub) on this unit. When transferring (dubbing) MPEG4 motion pictures or video titles by converting them to MPEG4 format (➡page 52). ∫...

  • Page 46: One Touch Transfer (Dubbing)

    Transferring (dubbing) titles or play lists Transferring (dubbing) using the transferring (dubbing) list [HDD] ,-. [RAM] VOLUME INPUT SELECT [HDD] > [DVD-R] You can order titles and play lists for transfer (dubbing) as desired as SD/PC well as select the speed and picture quality. Numbered Preparation buttons...
  • Page 47 3 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the titles or play lists and Transferring (dubbing) list indicators press [ENTER]. Titles and play lists that can be transferred ≥To select a multiple number of items together, press [;] (dubbed) in high speed mode to DVD-R to add the check mark and press [ENTER] (➡...

  • Page 48: Transferring (Dubbing) A Finalized Dvd-R

    Transferring (dubbing) titles or play lists [Note] Refer to the control reference on page 46. ≥The screen on the right (screen saver) is recorded at the beginning. Transferring (dubbing) a finalized ≥Recorded as 1 title from the start of transfer DVD-R (dubbing) to the end.

  • Page 49: Recording From A Video Cassette Recorder

    Recording from a video cassette recorder Manual recording [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] Preparation VOLUME ≥Connect a video cassette recorder to this unit’s input terminals. INPUT SELECT INPUT SELECT ≥Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the recording drive. ≥To adjust the audio recording level (➡ below) HDD, DVD SD/PC ≥When recording bilingual programmes...

  • Page 50: Dv Automatic Recording (Dv Auto Rec)

    Recording from a video cassette recorder Transferring (dubbing) still pictures Refer to the control reference on page 49. SD/PC SD/PC DV automatic recording (DV AUTO REC) [HDD] [RAM] G-Code When the “DV AUTO REC” function is used, programmes are recorded as a title while at the same time chapters are created at CANCEL MANUAL SKIP each break in the images and the play list is created automatically.

  • Page 51: Transferring (Dubbing) All The Still Pictures On A Card-Copy All Pictures

    ∫ To register on a folder by folder basis Transferring (dubbing) all the still 1 Press [3, 4] to select “Picture/Folder” and press [ENTER]. pictures on a card—COPY ALL DUBBING Create dubbing list. PICTURES Picture/Folder Picture Cancel All Destination Capacity: 4343MB Dubbing Direction No.

  • Page 52: Transferring (Dubbing) Mpeg4/Mpeg2 Titles

    (Some equipment may display messages such as “Press the RESET button” when playing a non- compatible title.) ∫ Approximate recording time when recording a MPEG4 title on Panasonic SD Memory Card ≥Not all of the capacity is available for recording or transferring (dubbing) because the copyright information is also included.

  • Page 53: One Touch Transfer (Dubbing)

    Transferring (dubbing) using the transferring (dubbing) list [HDD] [RAM] [SD] [PC] (Mobile hard disk only) VOLUME INPUT SELECT Preparation Select the audio type to be used when transferring (dubbing) a video SD/PC title by converting to MPEG4 format, from “Bilingual Audio Selection” in the SETUP menu (➡...
  • Page 54 § Transferring (dubbing) MPEG4/MPEG2 titles § MPEG2 data taken on a SD Video Camera ∫ To edit the transferring (dubbing) list Erase All Select the item in step 5 (➡left) Refer to the control reference on page 53. When transferring (dubbing) MPEG4 titles in “High Erase §...

  • Page 55: Operating The Dvd Recorder By Computer

    (This should be done before trying to operate the unit from the [OK]. computer.) http://panasonic.jp/support/dvd/e500h/use_info/env_e.html To exit the operation Click [Log Out]. ≥The DVD recorder will switch off if left for 30 minutes.

  • Page 56: Playing Back Video Titles Recorded On Another Dvd Recorder's Hdd

    Panasonic DVD recorder (➡ page 9, 10). ≥Set “This unit’s network setting” (➡ page 15). TITLE VIEW screen icons ≥Set “When more than one network compatible Panasonic DVD Title cannot be played. ≥Title currently being recorded on the server. recorder is on the Network” (➡ page 18).

  • Page 57: Functions Window

    FUNCTIONS window By using the FUNCTIONS window you may access the main functions quickly and easily. VOLUME While stopped INPUT SELECT Press [FUNCTIONS]. SD/PC FUNCTIONS Disc Remaining 68:00 SP DVD SD/PC Playback DIRECT NAVIGATOR Recording TIMER RECORDING G-Code Dubbing DUBBING FLEXIBLE REC Edit CANCEL...

  • Page 58: Hdd, Disc And Card Management

    HDD, disc and card management Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER]. DISC VOLUME INPUT SELECT Title No. 11 Remain 5:38 (EP) MANAGEMENT Used 0 : 22 DVD-RAM HDD, DVD, Disc Name SD/PC SD/PC Disc Protection Erase all titles Erase all titles (MPEG4) SELECT G-Code...

  • Page 59: Erasing All The Contents Of A Disc Or Card-Format

    ≥You cannot finalize DVD-R recorded on other manufacturer’s Preparation equipment. Press [DVD] to select the DVD drive. ≥If you finalize a recorded DVD-R on Panasonic equipment other than this unit, the background selected as “Top Menu” may not display. While stopped...

  • Page 60: Changing The Unit's Settings

    Changing the unit’s settings Common procedures ∫ < OPEN/CLOSE While stopped OPEN/CLOSE EJECT PC CARD TIME SLIP DRIVE SELECT SD CARD Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “SETUP” and press [ENTER]. Menus Options Tabs VOLUME SETUP INPUT SELECT Remote Control DVD 1 Clock...
  • Page 61 –You cannot transfer (dub) titles to a MultiMediaCard if you Approximate recording time when recording a MPEG4 title select “XF” or “SF”. on Panasonic SD Memory Card) –You cannot select when Auto Renewal Recording is set. (➡ page 26) ≥8 MB ≥16 MB...
  • Page 62 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 29) You may hear sound regardless of this setting with some discs.
  • Page 63 Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) ≥16:9 ≥4:3 ≥Letterbox Connection TV Aspect (➡ page 12) ≥On ≥Off Progressive (➡ page 12) ≥PAL ≥NTSC TV System (➡page 65) ≥Video (with component) AV1 Output ≥S-Video (with component) Selects the output from the AV1 terminal. ≥RGB (without component) Select “RGB (without component)”...

  • Page 64: Tuning

    Changing the unit’s settings Refer to the control reference on page 60. ∫ To change the tuning settings for individual programme position Tuning Press [3, 4, 2, 1] Manual Name Tuning While stopped Channel to select a Fine Tuning Auto Press [FUNCTIONS].

  • Page 65: Clock Settings

    Auto-Setup Restart TV System You can restart auto channel setting if Auto-Setup (➡page 11) fails Change the setting to match the equipment you are connecting with, or for some reason. to match the title when there are both PAL and NTSC titles on the HDD. After performing steps 1–3 (➡page 64) Press [3, 4] to select “Auto-Setup While stopped...

  • Page 66: 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 12 cm 4.7 GB (Ver.

  • Page 67: Glossary

    Glossary Bitstream DTS (Digital Theater Systems) This is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel) This surround system is used in many movie theaters. There is good before it is decoded into its various channels. separation between the channels, so realistic sound effects are possible.
  • Page 68 Glossary Formatting Pan&Scan/Letterbox Formatting is the process of making media such as DVD-RAM In general, DVD-Video are produced with the intention that they be recordable on recording equipment. viewed on a widescreen television (16:9 aspect ratio), so images You can format the HDD, DVD-RAM and memory cards on this unit. often don’t fit regular (4:3 aspect ratio) televisions.

  • Page 69: 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 70: Error Messages

    Error messages On the television Page ≥The router etc. is not properly connected. Please check the LAN cable connection and Cannot connect to the network. 9, 10 router’s AC main’s lead and setting (DHCP server setting etc.). ≥The programme was copy-protected. Cannot finish recording —...

  • Page 71: 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 72 — 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.
  • Page 73 Play starts but then stops — immediately. DVD-RAM using a different Panasonic DVD Recorder to this unit’s HDD, but play is not possible due to copyright protection. ≥When recording to DVD-RAM using “EP (8 Hour)” mode, play may not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM.
  • Page 74 Troubleshooting guide Edit Page ≥The disc is dirty. Use a special cleaner and wipe clean. Cannot format. ≥You tried formatting a disc that is not compatible with this unit. ≥The unit writes the chapter information to the disc when you turn it off or remove the disc. Cannot create chapters.

  • Page 75: Maintenance/Disc And Card Handling

    Maintenance/Disc and card handling Unit care Disc and card handling ∫ How to hold a disc or The precision parts in this unit are readily affected by the environment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust. card Cigarette smoke also can cause malfunction or breakdown. Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface.

  • Page 76: Index

    Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. ≥SD logo is a trademark. ≥Portions of this product are protected under copyright law and are provided under license by ARIS/SOLANA/4C. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ RQT7758-L F0704VG0...

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