Operating Instructions DVD Video Recorder Model No. Dear customer DMR-E55 [For\U.S.A.]only] Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. The warranty can be found on page 46. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. The warranty can be found on page 47.
Getting started CAUTION! 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. pDO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED.
This DVD Video recorder records high quality images to rapid random access capable DVD-RAM media. This has resulted in many new features that out perform older tape formats. The following information summarizes a few of these features. Instant recording You no longer need to search for empty disc space. By pressing the recording button, the unit finds available recording space and begins recording right away. There is no need to worry about overwriting already recorded content.
Accessories Getting started Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. Only for U.S.A.: To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 46. For other areas:To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase. u u 1 Remote control (N2QAKB000050) 1 AC power supply cord [For\U.S.A.
Control reference guide Remote control TV POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO VOLUME CH Getting started DVD POWER Turn the unit on (➡ page 10) Television operations (➡ page 14) Input select (L1, L2 or L3) Select channels and title numbers etc./ Enter numbers 1 2 3 4 5 6 CH Channel select (➡ page 11, 16) AUDIO 7 8 9 VCR Plus+ CM SKIP CANCEL Cancel 0 SKIP STOP SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE Select audio (➡ page 17, 24) Skip a minute forward (➡ page 23) Show VCR PlusT screen (➡ page 19) PLAY/x1.
STEP 1 Connection w Examples of equipment you can connect to this unit’s terminals Amplifier Getting started Television From AUDIO/VIDEO OUT terminals From AUDIO OUT terminals or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal This unit To L1 or L3 input terminals (rear) To L2 input terminals (front) Video cassette recorder Camcorder Other equipment Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment that may become hot.
pThe equipment connections described are examples. pBefore connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. pPeripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated. indicates included accessories. indicates accessories not included. are required connections. Connect in the numbered order. – Television Cable TV When making this connection, ensure you connect the audio cables to the corresponding audio input terminals on the television.
STEP 1 Connection Connecting a cable TV box/satellite receiver Getting started pYou need to subscribe to a cable TV or satellite TV service, to enjoy viewing their programming. pConsult your service provider regarding appropriate cable TV box or satellite receiver. To AUDIO/VIDEO IN Audio/video cable § Television pYou can record and view simultaneously scrambled and unscrambled channels if connections are made as shown in the diagram below.
Connecting an amplifier or system component w To enjoy multi-channel surround sound on DVD-Video Amplifier’s rear panel Connect an amplifier with a built-in decoder displaying these logo marks using an optical digital audio cable and change the settings in Digital Audio Output (➡ page 37). AUDIO IN R L pYou cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not suited to DVD. pEven if using this connection, output will be only 2 channels when playing DVD-Audio.
STEP 2 Plug-in Auto Tuning POWER Í/I OPEN/CLOSE REC POWER Getting started TIME SLIP /x1.3 TIME SLIP CH X CH W Preparation pTurn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. pIf you connect the unit through a cable TV box or satellite receiver (➡ page 8), tune to your local PBS for Auto Clock Setting to work. If there is no local PBS, set the clock manually (➡ page 38, Manual Clock Setting). 1 DVD POWER Í DVD POWER Press [¦ DVD POWER].
w If the clock is an hour slower or faster than the actual time Select “U1” or “T1” in “Time Zone Adjust” in the SETUP menu (➡ page 38). Add or delete channels if necessary channels are not set or unnecessary channels are set. w If the unit couldn’t set the clock automatically 1 Set the time manually (➡ page 38, Manual Clock Setting). Unit’s display w To start Plug-in Auto Tuning again (after relocation, for example) TV Mode (Airwaves) e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [5] 15: [1] ➡ [5] CATV Mode (Cable) e.g.
STEP 3 Channel settings 1 DVD POWER TV POWER SETUP Getting started VOLUME CH INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Channel Set Up Disc Video Audio Display TV Screen CH AUDIO 9 Antenna System VCR Plusi CH Setting 0 SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE Press [ , ] to select “Channel” and press [ ]. 3 Press [ , ] to select “VCR PlusT CH Setting” and press [ENTER]. FUNCTIONS TOP MENU 3421 ENTER ENTER RETURN SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY ADD/DLT 2 PLAY/x1.3 DIRECT NAVIGATOR e.g.
Channel captions 1 Press [SETUP]. SETUP Channel Set Up Disc Video Audio Display TV Screen 2 Getting started You can give 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. Antenna System CATV Auto Channel Setting Channel Captions Preset Channel Captions Manual Channel Captions VCR Plusi CH Setting Press [ , ] to select “Channel” and press [ ].
STEP 4 Set up to match your television and remote control Television operation Getting started DVD POWER TV POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO Numbered buttons VOLUME CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 TV operation buttons While pressing [¦ POWER TV], enter the code with the numbered buttons. CH e.g., 01: [0] ➡ [1] Manufacturer and Code No. AUDIO 7 8 9 Panasonic National QUASAR VCR Plus+ CM SKIP CANCEL 0 SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.
Disc information Discs you can use for recording and play (12 cm/8 cm) Disc type Logo Instructions pYou can record up to 16 hours [in EP (8H) mode on double-sided disc. You cannot record or play continuously on two sides.] (➡ page 17, Recording modes and approximate recording times). pYou can perform chasing playback (➡ page 17). pScratch and dust resistant cartridge discs and large capacity double sided discs (9.4GB) are commercially available.
Recording television programs 1 4 ∫ 2 Press [9 : CH] to select the channel. DVD - R AM 1 SP CH OPEN/CLOSE REC To select with the numbered buttons: TV Mode (Airwaves) e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [5] 15: [1] ➡ [5] CATV Mode (Cable) e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5] 15: [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5] 115: [1] ➡ [1] ➡ [5] POWER TIME SLIP /x1.
Recording modes and approximate recording times Playing while you are recording [RAM] XP (High quality) 1 2 1 SP (Normal) 2 4 2 LP (Long play) 4 8 EP (Extra long play) a Picture quality Time Slip indicator on the main unit lights. Playing a title previously recorded while recording— Simultaneous rec and play 16 (12 ) a 8 (6 ) XP SP LP Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Press [ , , , ] to select a title and press [ENTER]. EP (6H)§ Time Slip indicator on the main unit lights.
Recording television programs Refer to the control reference on page 16. Flexible Recording [RAM] [DVD-R] The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording within the remaining disc space. e.g., 45 minutes in SP mode [RAM] [DVD-R] Preparation Connect a video cassette recorder to this unit’s input terminals.
Timer recording 3 Í DVD POWER Press [ENTER]. TV POWER TIMER RECORDING CH INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO Remaining Recording Time 1:58 SP 3/26 TUE12:53 PM VOLUME CHANNEL DATE ON 39 4 / 1 MON 4:20 PM 3 4 1 Numbered buttons 2 Enter Name 3 CH 4 5 pWhen “XP” is displayed in the unit’s display, the recording mode automatically changes to “FR” in order to prevent loss of recording when there is not enough space. Change to “XP” mode if you want to set the timer recording using “XP” mode.
Timer recording 6 Refer to the control reference on page 19. You can enter up to 16 programs up to a month in advance. (Each daily or weekly program is counted as one program.) Recording pWhen connecting a cable TV box or satellite receiver, select the channel on the cable TV box or satellite receiver before the timer recording starts. Manually programming timer recordings 1 The unit turns off and “&” lights on the unit’s display to indicate timer recording standby has been activated.
Check, change or delete a program pEven when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer recording list by pressing [PROG/CHECK]. Press [PROG/CHECK]. w To change a program This program is currently recording. The times overlap those in another program. Recording of the program with the later start time starts when the earlier program finishes recording. You stopped a weekly or daily timer recording. The icon disappears the next time the timer starts recording.
Playing discs w Selecting recorded programs (titles) to play 1 2 ∫ REC CH TIME SLIP X CH W 45 Playing back 3 4 5 6 7 8 To exit the screen Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. CM SKIP 65 PLAY/x1.3 Direct Navigator screen icons 2 Title protected. FUNCTIONS ENTER RETURN RETURN SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY STATUS TIME SLIP ERASE REC MODE REC OPEN/CLOSE SETUP CHAPTER F Rec TIME SLIP CHAPTER pIt is not possible to play continuously from one side of a double sided disc to the other.
Operations during play Press [w]. Pause PLAY Press [ ]. Press again to restart play. Press [ ] or [ ]. Search Skip pOn the main unit, press and hold [ ] or [ ]. pThe speed increases up to 5 steps. pPress [ ] (PLAY) to restart play. pAudio is heard during first level search forward. You can turn off the sound during search (➡ page 37, “Search Audio & PLAY M1.3”). Audio is heard during all level of search.
Playing discs Refer to the control reference on page 22. Editing operations during play 1 Press [ERASE]. 2 Press [ , ] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER]. Erase [RAM] [DVD-R] pA title cannot be restored once it is erased. Make certain before proceeding. pYou cannot erase when recording and playing at the same time. Create chapters Press [CHAPTER]. Playing back [RAM] pPress [ , ] to skip to the start of a chapter. pYou cannot divide when recording and playing at the same time.
Using menus to play MP3 Using the tree screen to find a group While the file list is displayed TV POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO Numbered buttons 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 VOLUME CH Selected group no. /Total group no. If the group has no track, “– –” is displayed as group number. CH AUDIO MENU G 8 T 14 TOTAL 40/111 9 VCR Plus+ CM SKIP CANCEL 0 SKIP STOP SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE No. 0 – 9 PLAY/x1.
Using on-screen menus Disc menu–Setting disc content DVD POWER TV POWER VOLUME CH INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Sound tracka [RAM] [DVD-R] The disc’s audio attributes appear. [DVD-A] [DVD-V] Select the audio and language (Audio attribute, Language ➡ below). CH AUDIO 9 VCR Plus+ CM SKIP CANCEL Subtitlea [RAM] [DVD-R] (Only discs that contain subtitle on/off information) [DVD-A] [DVD-V] 0 Playing back SKIP STOP SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE PLAY/x1.
Play menu–Change play sequence This function works only when the elapsed play time is displayed. pAll [VCD] [CD] (excluding MP3 discs) pChapter [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] pGroup [DVD-A] [CD] (MP3 discs only) pPL (Play list) [RAM] pTitle [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] pTrack [DVD-A] [VCD] [CD] Select “OFF” to cancel.
Editing titles/chapters DVD POWER Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters TV POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO 1 2 3 4 5 6 Preparation Release protection (cartridge ➡ page 15, disc ➡ page 33). [RAM] VOLUME CH 1 2 CH Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Press [ , , , ] to select the title. AUDIO 7 8 9 DIRECT NAVIGATOR DVD-RAM VCR Plus+ CM SKIP CANCEL 0 SKIP :9 STOP Title View -- 07 08 10 10/27 Mon 8 10/27 Mon -- -- SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE PLAY/x1.
Title operations Erasea [RAM] [DVD-R] Press [ , ] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER]. pThe available recording time on DVD-R does not increase when you erase titles. Information (e.g., time and date) is shown. Properties Properties Dinosaur Start 10:00 AM No. 01 Date 6/20/2002 Wed Rec time 2:15 (SP) CH 4 [RAM] [DVD-R] Enter Name ➡ page 34, Entering text [RAM] [DVD-R] If set, this will protect the title from accidental erasure.
Creating, editing and playing play lists 2 DVD POWER TV POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO VOLUME CH Press [ , , , ] to select “PLAY LIST” and press [ENTER]. PLAY LIST DVD-RAM Play List View -- 1 2 -- CH 5 6 7 8 9 -- -- -- Create 3 4 -- AUDIO 01/01 Previous VCR Plus+ CM SKIP CANCEL Next 0 SKIP STOP SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE 3 PLAY/x1.
Editing and playing play lists/chapters 2 3 While stopped Erasea Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [ , , , ] to select “PLAY LIST” and press [ENTER]. Press [ , , , ] to select the play list. Press [ , ] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER]. Play list information (e.g., time and date) is shown. Properties Properties Dinosaur No. Chapters To start play ➡ Press [ENTER]. To edit ➡ Step 4.
Disc setting DVD POWER [RAM] [DVD-R] TV POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Preparation Release protection. [RAM] (cartridge ➡ page 15, disc ➡ right) VOLUME CH 1 CH Press [FUNCTIONS]. AUDIO 9 VCR Plus+ CM SKIP CANCEL DVD 0 DVD-RAM SKIP STOP While stopped SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE Record PLAY/x1.
Disc Name Select First play [RAM] [DVD-R] ➡ page 34, Entering text The disc name is displayed in the FUNCTIONS window. DVD DVD-RAM DOCUMENTARY DISC PROTECTION OF CARTRIDGE PROTECTION OF [DVD-R] Select whether to show the top menu after finalizing the disc. Do this before finalizing the disc. Press [ , ] to select “Top Menu” or “Title 1” and press [ENTER]. Play back DIRECT NAVIGATOR Top Menu: The top menu appears first. Title 1: The disc content is played without displaying the top menu.
Entering text 1 DVD POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO Numbered buttons 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Title (timer recording) Select “Enter Name” in step 3 on page 19, 20. VOLUME CH Title Select “Enter Name” in step 3 on page 28. Play list Select “Enter Name” in step 4 on page 31. CH AUDIO ¢ CANCEL 9 Disc Select “Disc Name” in step 3 on page 32. VCR Plus+ CM SKIP CANCEL 0 SKIP STOP ∫ ; Show Enter Name screen. TV POWER SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE Name field: shows the text you have entered PLAY/x1.
FUNCTIONS window and Status messages Status messages DVD POWER Status messages appear on the television when you operate the unit to show the condition of the unit. TV POWER VOLUME CH INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO Press [STATUS]. The display changes each time you press the button. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CH AUDIO 9 VCR Plus+ CM SKIP CANCEL 0 STOP SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE PLAY/x1.
Changing the unit’s settings Summary of settings See page 38 for details on menu operation. The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. Tabs Channel Set Up Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) Antenna System (➡ page 11) pTV Auto Channel Setting (➡ page 11) L pCATV Preset Channel Captions (➡ page 13) L Manual Channel Captions (➡ page 13) L VCR PlusT CH Setting (➡ page 12) L Off Timer Select how long the unit remains on when it is not being used.
Tabs Continued Audio Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) Input Level Adjusts the black level of the input signal. pLighter pDarker Output Level (Composite/S Video) Adjusts the black level of the output signal from the VIDEO OUT and S-VIDEO OUT terminal. pLighter pDarker Output Level (Component) Adjusts the black level of the output signal from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y/PB/PR) terminals. pLighter pNormal Search Audio & PLAY M1.
Changing the unit’s settings Numbered buttons 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 pIf the time was not set correctly, use manual clock setting or time zone adjust. pDST, Daylight Saving Time, shows the summertime setting. pTIME ZONE shows the time difference from Greenwich meantime (GMT).
Specifications DVD Video Recording format (DVD-RAM), DVD-Video format (DVD-R) Optical pick-up: System with 1 lens, 2 integration units (658 nm wavelength for DVDs, 795 nm wavelength for CDs) Recordable discs: 12 cm (5S) 4.7 GB DVD-RAM discs 12 cm (5S) 9.4 GB DVD-RAM discs 8 cm (3S) 2.8 GB DVD-RAM discs 12 cm (5S) 4.7 GB DVD-R discs (for General Ver. 2.0) 8 cm (3S) 1.4 GB DVD-R discs (for General Ver. 2.0) 12 cm (5\) 4.7 GB DVD-R discs (for General Ver. 2.0/4M–SPEED DVD-R Revision 1.0) Recording time: Max.
Glossary Bitstream This is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel) before it is decoded into its various channels. CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) CPRM is technology used to protect broadcasts that are allowed to be recorded only once. Such broadcasts can be recorded only with CPRM compatible recorders and discs. Down-mixing This is the process of remixing the multi-channel audio found on some discs into two channels for stereo output.
Frequently asked questions Set up What equipment is necessary to play multi channel surround sound? Page p DVD-Video: You can play DVD-Video multi channel surround by digitally connecting an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital and a DTS decoder. pDVD-Audio: This unit plays DVD-Audio in 2 channels. You cannot play multi channel surround sound. 9 — Are the headphones and speakers directly connected to the unit? pYou cannot directly connect to the unit. Connect through the amplifier etc.
Error messages On the television Page Cannot finish recording completely. pThe program was copy-protected. pThe disc may be full. Cannot play. pYou inserted an incompatible disc (Discs recorded in PAL video etc.). — Cannot record on the disc. pThe disc may be dirty or scratched. 15 — — Unable to format. Please check the disc. Cannot record. Disc is full. Cannot record. Maximum number of titles exceeded. pCreate space by erasing any unnecessary titles. [RAM] pUse a new disc.
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, refer to the “Customer Services Directory” on page 46 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to the “Product information” on page 45 if you reside in Canada. In other areas, consult your dealer. The following do not indicate a problem with this unit: pRegular disc rotating sounds.
Troubleshooting guide Sound No sound. Low volume. Distorted sound. Cannot hear the desired audio type. Cannot switch audio. Page pCheck the connections and settings. Check the input mode on the amplifier if you have connected one. pPress [AUDIO] to select the audio. pTurn off V.S.S. in the following cases. –When using discs that do not have surround sound effects such as Karaoke discs. –When playing MTS broadcast programs. pThe disc may have a restriction on the method of audio output. If “D.
Page Play fails to start even when [ ] (PLAY) is pressed. Play starts but then stops immediately. pInsert the disc correctly with the label facing up. pYou tried to play a blank DVD-RAM/DVD-R, or discs unplayable on this unit. pWhen recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play may not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM. In this case use EP (6H) mode. 22 15 36 DVD-Video is not played. pSome DVD-Video cannot be played when you change the ratings level.
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc., Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC/TECHNICS PRODUCT—LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
Instalación básica pLas conexiones del equipo descritas son ejemplos. pAntes de hacer la conexión, apague todos los equipos y lea los manuales de instrucciones apropiados. pEl equipo periférico y los cables opcionales se venden por separado a menos que se indique lo contrario. Conexión de un televisor y videograbadora – indica accesorios incluidos. indica accesorios no incluidos. son conexiones necesarias. Conecte siguiendo el orden numerado.
Ajuste de canales guía VCR PlusK Í DVD POWER Establezca estos canales guía para poder utilizar el número de programación VCR PlusK para la grabación con temporizador. Antes de iniciar los ajustes, prepare una gráfica que muestre los canales, nombres de emisoras y canales guía. Ej., TV POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO 1 2 4 5 7 8 VOLUME CH CH Nombre de emisora Canal guía Número de canal AUDIO CBS 04 04 No es necesario HBO 33 15 Introduzca el canal 15 a continuación del canal guía 33.
Grabación de programas de televisión w Para detener la grabación DVD POWER Í DVD POWER Pulse [w]. TV POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO Grabado como 1 título hasta la posición donde paró. w Para hacer una pausa en la grabación VOLUME CH Pulse [ ]. Pulse de nuevo para reiniciar la grabación. (El título no se divide en un título separado.
Reproducción de discos w Cuando aparece una pantalla de menú en el televisor VOLUME CH INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO Botones numerados [DVD-A] [DVD-V] Pulse [ , , , ] para seleccionar el elemento y pulse [ENTER]. Algunos elementos también se pueden seleccionar con los botones numerados. [VCD] Pulse los botones numerados para seleccionar el elemento. Ej., 5: [0] ➡ [5] 15: [1] ➡ [5] TV POWER 1 2 3 4 5 6 CH AUDIO 7 8 9 VCR Plus+ CM SKIP CANCEL 0 SKIP :9 ∫ ; STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.
Index Angle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Antenna system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Audio attribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . receiving, recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 11 26 36 24 17 Channel adding, deleting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Auto Channel Setting. . . . . . . . . . . .
