EH65.book Page 1 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM Operating Instructions DVD Recorder Getting started DMR-EX75 DMR-EX85 Viewing Model No. Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and DVD-Video according to where they are sold. ≥The region number of this unit is “4”. ≥The unit will play DVD-Video marked with labels containing “4” or “ALL”. Example: 4 ALL 2 3 4 Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
EH65.book Page 2 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM 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.
EH65.book Page 3 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM Table of contents Getting started Editing HDD, disc and card information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Important notes for recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Disc and card handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Unit care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Included accessories . . . . . . . .
EH65.book Page 4 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM HDD, disc and card information HDD and discs you can use for recording and play Hard disk drive (HDD) ≥[DMR-EX75] 160 GB [DMR-EX85] 250 GB Disc type Logo DVD-RAM ≥4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm ≥2.8 GB, 8 cm – Indicated in these instructions by [HDD] [RAM] DVD Video Recording format This is a recording method which allows you to record and edit television broadcasts and so on. ≥You can delete unwanted parts of a title, create playlists, etc.
EH65.book Page 5 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM HDD and discs you can use for recording and play (continued) Logo Indicated in these instructions by +R DL (double layer on single side) ≥You cannot directly record to a +R DL disc on this unit (➡ 8) +R§5 ≥4.
EH65.book Page 6 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM HDD, disc and card information Play-only discs (12 cm/8 cm) Disc type DVD-Video DVD-Audio DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format) [DVD-A] [-RW‹VR›] Logo Indicated in these [DVD-V] instructions by Instructions High quality movie and music discs High fidelity music DVD-RW recorded on another DVD Recorder discs ≥You can play programmes that allow “One time only recording” ≥Played on this unit if they have been recorded to a CPRM compatible disc.
EH65.book Page 7 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM Type SD Memory Card miniSD Card§ MultiMediaCard Indicated in these instructions by [SD] Data that can be recorded and played Still pictures Video (MPEG2) Instructions You can insert directly into the SD card slot. A miniSD card adaptor included with the miniSD card is necessary. ≥You can play and copy still pictures taken on a digital camera etc. (➡ 36, 52).
EH65.book Page 8 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM Important notes for recording When recording a bilingual programme [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] Select the main or secondary audio before recording (➡ 62, Bilingual Audio Selection) [HDD] [RAM] Both main and secondary audio can be recorded. You can change the audio during playback.
EH65.book Page 9 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care The HDD is a high precision recording instrument and because of its long recording capability and high speed operation it is a very special device that is easily susceptible to damage. As a basic rule, save important content to a disc as backup.
EH65.book Page 10 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM Disc and card handling ∫ How to hold a disc or card ∫ Handling precautions Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface. ≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause disc warping and un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.) ≥Write on the label side of the disc only with a soft, oil-based felt pen. Do not use ballpoint pens or other hard writing implements.
EH65.book Page 11 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM Included accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. (Product numbers correct as of September 2006. These may be subject to change.) ∏ 1 Remote control 1 AC mains lead (EUR7659T20) ∏ 2 RF coaxial cables ∏ 2 Batteries for remote control ∏ 1 Audio/video cable ≥For use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment. Also, do not use cords for other equipment with this unit.
EH65.book Page 12 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM Control reference guide Remote control Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control. > DVD 1 2 TV Í Í VOLUME CH DRIVE SELECT AV ? PAGE 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INPUT 0 SELECT SKIP CH ANALOGUE CH G-Code ; @ A B C SLOW/SEARCH 5 STOP 9 : ; < = RQT8388 12 PROG/CHECK ENTER SUB MENU TIONS FUNC 8 PLAY/x1.
EH65.book Page 13 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM Main unit 5 4 OPEN/CLOSE REC DRIVE SELECT k1.3 1.3 CH DV IN S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L/MONO -AUDIO IN- R AV3 6 7 Opening the front panel 8 9 : ; < = Press down on the part with your finger 1 Standby/on switch (Í/I) (➡ 18) 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.
EH65.book Page 14 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM STEP 1 Connection Make sure to use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cables Use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cables only when you make connections to the unit through its RF IN and RF OUT terminals. Striping may appear and disrupt images on the TV if you use different cables for connection. ≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.
Page 15 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM B Connecting a television and VCR Connect the unit directly to the television If you connect the unit through an AV selector or video cassette recorder to the television, video signal will be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture may not be shown correctly. ≥When connecting to a television with a built-in VCR Connect to the input terminals on the television side if there are both television and VCR input terminals.
EH65.book Page 16 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM STEP 1 Connection Other connections Connecting a television with S VIDEO terminals The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the television.
EH65.book Page 17 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM Connecting with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) terminal Connecting to a TV Connecting to an amplifier/receiver Television’s rear panel HDMI IN This unit’s rear panel HDMI IN HDMI OUT HDMI IN HDMI AV OUT Television’s rear panel Amplifier/receiver’s rear panel OUT STEP 1 Connection HDMI is the next-generation interface for digital devices.
EH65.book Page 18 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM STEP 2 Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings 3 Í/ l OPEN/CLOSE Press [3, 4] to select your area and press [ENTER]. TV Aspect REC DRIVE SELECT k1.3 1.3 16:9 WIDE TV 16:9 4:3 TV 4:3 Letterbox DVD Í DVD TV Í SELECT Í ENTER VOLUME CH DRIVE SELECT RETURN AV PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INPUT 0 SELECT Numbered buttons SKIP STOP 4 CH Press [3, 4] to select the TV aspect and press [ENTER].
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EH65.book Page 20 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM STEP 3 Set up to match your television and remote control Refer to the control reference on page 19. When other Panasonic products respond to this remote control Television operation You can configure the remote control TV operation buttons to turn the television on/off, change the television input mode, select the television channel and change the television volume. Use “DVD 1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances.
EH65.book Page 21 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM Watching television Í/ l Digital channel information While stopped REC DRIVE SELECT k1.3 1.3 DVD Í DVD TV Í Í VOLUME CH DRIVE SELECT AV PAGE Numbered buttons 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INPUT 0 SELECT SKIP STOP CH CH W X ANALOGUE CH ANALOGUE CH G-Code PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 Category ENTER SUB MENU RETURN S AUDIO CREATE CHAPTER REC REC MODE DISPLAY DELETE MANUAL SKIP Change the category (➡ below).
EH65.book Page 22 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM Recording television programmes 2 5 OPEN/CLOSE k1.3 1.3 3 1 TV Í 1 Numbered buttons REC S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L/MONO -AUDIO IN- R AV3 DVD Í ∫ You can also select the channel with the numbered buttons. e.g.
EH65.book Page 23 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM Recording modes and approximate recording times HDD [DMR-EX75] (160 GB) [DMR-EX85] (250 GB) Singlesided (4.7 GB) Doublesided§1 (9.4 GB) DVD-R DVD-RW +R +RW (4.7 GB) XP (High picture quality recording mode) 36 hours 55 hours 1 hour 2 hours 1 hour 1 hour 45 min. 1 hour 45 min. SP (Standard recording mode) 70 hours 111 hours 2 hours 4 hours 2 hours 3 hours 35 min. 3 hours 35 min.
EH65.book Page 24 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM Recording television programmes OPEN/CLOSE Recording settings for High Speed Copy REC DRIVE SELECT k1.3 1.3 ∫ ¥ REC 1 DRIVE SELECT DVD TV Í DRIVE SELECT Numbered buttons Í AV PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INPUT 0 SELECT SKIP ∫ VOLUME CH DRIVE SELECT ANALOGUE CH G-Code SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE STOP CH PLAY/x1.3 Refer to the “Important notes for recording” for more information (➡ 8).
Page 25 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM 5 Flexible Recording When you want to start recording Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Start” and press [ENTER]. (Recording that fits the remaining disc space) [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording within the remaining disc space. The recording mode becomes FR mode. ∫ Using “Flexible Rec” is convenient in these kinds of situations.
EH65.book Page 26 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM Timer recording Using G-CODE system to make timer recordings Entering G-CODE numbers is an easy way of timer recording. You can find these numbers in TV listings in newspapers and magazines. DVD TV Í DRIVE SELECT Numbered buttons Í VOLUME CH DRIVE SELECT [Note] ≥The G-CODE system is not supported for digital broadcasts. AV PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INPUT 0 SELECT SKIP STOP 1 CH Press [G-Code].
EH65.book Page 27 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM Manually programming timer recordings Press [PROG/CHECK]. Timer Recording HDD 30:24 SP Remain No. Name Date Start DVD 1:58 SP 12:56:00 15. 7. TUE Drive space HDD DVD Mode Stop New Timer Programme 2 3 Press [3, 4] to select “New Timer Programme” and press [ENTER]. Press [1] to move through the items and change the items with [3, 4]. Timer Recording DVD 1:58 SP HDD 30:24 SP Remain Timer recording 1 12:56:00 15. 7.
EH65.book Page 28 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM Timer recording To cancel recording when recording has already begun 1 DVD Í Í DRIVE SELECT DRIVE SELECT ¢ AV Stop Recording PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INPUT 0 SELECT SKIP ∫ VOLUME CH STOP Timer recording in progress. Stop this timer recording? It will be cancelled if you stop. CH ANALOGUE Stop Recording CH G-Code ENTER PAUSE 2 PLAY/x1.
Page 29 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM Check, change or delete a programme ≥Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer recording list by pressing [PROG/CHECK]. Relief Recording Icons When the recording drive is “DVD” and there is not enough remaining space, recording automatically switches to the “HDD”. If there is no disc in the tray or the disc cannot be recorded on or when timer recording starts while copying, the recording drive will be altered to the HDD.
EH65.book Page 30 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play— Direct Navigator 2 [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] OPEN/CLOSE REC DRIVE SELECT k1.3 1.3 1 3 TV Í Numbered buttons Í 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INPUT 0 SELECT VIDEO DIRECT NAVIGATOR PICTURE ARD 10.10. FRI ARD 11.10. SAT --- Previous ENTER RETURN Rec time 0:52(SP) --- ANALOGUE STOP PAUSE 6, 5 3 PLAY/x1.
EH65.book Page 31 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM ∫ When a menu screen appears on the television ≥To return to the menu screen [DVD-V] Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] or [SUB MENU]. [DVD-A] Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. [VCD] Press [RETURN]. [Note] ≥It is not possible to play continuously from one side of a double sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it over. ≥Depending on the disc, it may take time for the menu screen, pictures, sound, etc. to start.
EH65.book Page 32 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Refer to the control reference on page 30. Operations during play (continued) Slow-motion While paused, press [6] or [5]. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [DVD-A] (Motion picture parts only) [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] The speed increases up to 5 steps. ≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play. ≥[VCD] Forward direction [5] only.
EH65.book Page 33 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) DivX Playable discs [-R] [CD] File format DivX ≥Files must have the extension “.DIVX”, “.divx”, “.AVI” or “.avi”. Number of folders Maximum number of folders recognizable: 300 folders (including the root folder) Number of files Maximum number of files recognizable§1: 200 files Support version DivX ver.3.11, 4.x, 5.
EH65.book Page 34 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) Playing DivX discs [-R] [CD] You can play DVD-R and CD-R/CD-RW discs which contain DivX video contents that have been recorded on a computer. DVD TV Í Í DVD Í DRIVE SELECT VOLUME CH DRIVE SELECT Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. AV PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INPUT 0 SELECT Numbered buttons SKIP CH 1 ANALOGUE Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
Page 35 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM Regarding DivX VOD content Playing MP3 discs 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. Follow the on line instructions for purchasing DivX VOD content to enter the unit’s registration code and register the unit. For more information about DivX VOD, visit www.divx.com/vod Display the unit’s registration code.
EH65.book Page 36 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) Refer to the control reference on page 34. 3 Playing still pictures DIRECT NAVIGATOR Picture (JPEG) View HDD [HDD] [RAM] [CD] [SD] ≥You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB (➡ 7). ≥You can playback still pictures recorded onto a CD-R/CD-RW on a PC. ≥You cannot playback still pictures while recording or copying.
EH65.book Page 37 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM Start Slide Show You can display still pictures one by one at a constant interval. Slide Show Setting [HDD] [RAM] [SD] 1 While the Album View screen is displayed Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the album. 2 Press [1] (PLAY). You can also start Slide Show with the following steps. While the Album View screen is displayed 1 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the desired album and press [SUB MENU]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Start Slide Show” and press [ENTER].
TV EH65.book VOLUME CH DRIVE SELECT AV Page 38 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM PAGE CH Using on-screen menus/Status message ANALOGUE CH G-Code 0 SELECT SKIP STILL-P (Still picture) [DVD-A] SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE STOP Selects the play method for still pictures. Slide Show: Plays according to the default order on the disc. Page: Select the still picture number and play. ≥RANDOM: Plays in random order. ≥Return: Returns to the default still picture on the disc. PLAY/x1.
Page 39 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM Transfer§ [When “Progressive” (➡ 38) is set to “On”.] Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of title being played (➡ 76, Film and video). When the output signal is PAL (When the tray is opened, the setting will return to “Auto”.) ≥Auto: ≥Video: ≥Film: Automatically detects the film and video content, and appropriately converts it. Select when using “Auto”, and the content is distorted.
EH65.book Page 40 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM Editing titles/chapters TV Í DRIVE SELECT 1 Í VOLUME CH DRIVE SELECT AV Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INPUT 0 SELECT SKIP CH 2 [HDD] [RAM] 3 Press the “Red” button to select “VIDEO”. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title. ANALOGUE CH G-Code SLOW/SEARCH :, 9 ; STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.
EH65.book Page 41 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM Title operations After performing steps 1–5 (➡ 40) Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER]. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] ≥Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding. ≥The available recording space on DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL does not increase when you delete titles.
EH65.book Page 42 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM Creating, editing and playing playlists 3 DVD TV Í Í VOLUME CH DRIVE SELECT AV DRIVE SELECT 4 PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INPUT 0 SELECT SKIP CH ANALOGUE Press [3, 4] to select “Playlists” and press [ENTER]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Create” and press [ENTER]. Playlists HDD CH Playlist View -- G-Code SLOW/SEARCH -- STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.
Page 43 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM Editing and playing playlists/chapters [HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] (Play only) 1 2 3 4 Playlist operations After performing steps 1–5 (➡ left) Delete§ While stopped [HDD] [RAM] Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [3, 4] to select “To Others” and press [ENTER]. Press [3, 4] to select “Playlists” and press [ENTER]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the playlist. Properties [HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] Properties No. 10 Chapters 002 -- 01 12.10.
EH65.book Page 44 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM Editing still pictures 1 2 TV Í DRIVE SELECT Í 3 VOLUME CH AV PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INPUT 0 SELECT SKIP :, 9 STOP ≥When you want to create an album using “Create Album”, press [SUB MENU] without selecting album. ANALOGUE CH G-Code Editing a still picture: SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 1 Select the album which contains the still picture to edit and press [ENTER]. 2 Select the still pictures to edit and press [SUB MENU].
EH65.book Page 45 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM Album and picture operation After performing steps 1–4, page 44 [HDD] [RAM] [SD] Enter Album Name [HDD] [RAM] [SD] Set up Protection§ Cancel Protection§ [HDD] [RAM] [SD] DPOF § [SD] Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER]. ≥Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding. ≥When deleting an album, files other than the still picture files inside the album will also be deleted.
EH65.book Page 46 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM Delete Navigator Using the DELETE Navigator to delete DVD TV Í DRIVE SELECT 1 While stopped 2 Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [3, 4] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER]. Í VOLUME CH DRIVE SELECT AV PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INPUT 0 SELECT SKIP CH DELETE Navigator Title View VIDEO HDD ANALOGUE 007 PICTURE --- 008 CH ARD 10.10. FRI ARD 11.10. SAT --- --- G-Code --- SLOW/SEARCH :, 9 Previous STOP PAUSE ENTER PLAY/x1.
EH65.book Page 47 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM Copy Easy copying from HDD to DVD with no difficult settings.
EH65.book Page 48 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM Copying titles or playlists 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Copy” and press [ENTER]. DVD COPY Navigator TV Í HDD Í AV Rec time 0:52(SP) PAGE Numbered buttons 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INPUT 0 SELECT SKIP STOP Page 01/01 ENTER RETURN 3 CH G-Code ; 1 PLAY/x1.3 Multiple editing Select with [3, 4] and press [;]. (Repeat.) Press [ENTER] to register. ≥A check mark appears. Press [;] again to cancel.
Page 49 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM Copying using the copying list– Advanced Copy 6 Register titles and playlists for copy. ≥If you are going to copy a registered list without making any changes to it (➡ step 7). 1 Press [3, 4] to select “Create List” and press [1]. [HDD] ,-. [RAM] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] > [HDD] [HDD] > [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [SD] > [HDD] [RAM] You can order titles and playlists as desired for copy to disc.
EH65.book Page 50 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM Copying titles or playlists (Continued) Refer to the control reference on page 48. ∫ To stop copying Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds. (You cannot stop while finalizing) When High-speed copying All titles that have completely copied at the point cancelled are copied. When Normal Speed copying Copies until the point cancelled.
Page 51 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM Copying a finalized DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and +R DL 8 When the top menu is displayed Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title you want to start copying, and press [ENTER]. [DVD-V] > [HDD] You can copy the content of finalized DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, and +R DL to the HDD and re-edit. While playing a disc, the content being played is copied to the HDD according to the set time.
EH65.book Page 52 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM Copying still pictures 6 ≥If you are going to copy a registered list without making any changes to it (➡ step 7). DVD TV Í Í You can register still pictures or still picture folders. ≥Still pictures and folders cannot be registered on the same list. VOLUME CH DRIVE SELECT DRIVE SELECT AV PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INPUT 0 SELECT Numbered buttons Register still pictures for copy.
Page 53 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM 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. Press [;] again to cancel. Copying all the still pictures on a card— Copy All Pictures [SD] > [HDD] [RAM] Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the SD drive.
EH65.book Page 54 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM Copying from a video cassette recorder TV Í DRIVE SELECT 3 Í VOLUME CH DRIVE SELECT AV When you want to start recording Press [¥ REC]. PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INPUT 0 SELECT SKIP PAUSE To skip unwanted parts Press [;] to pause recording. (Press again to restart recording.) To stop recording Press [∫]. ANALOGUE CH G-Code INPUT SELECT SLOW/SEARCH STOP ∫ Recording starts. CH PLAY/x1.
EH65.book Page 55 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM HDD, disc and card management Setting the protection [RAM] DVD TV Í Í Preparation ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. VOLUME CH DRIVE SELECT DRIVE SELECT AV SKIP After performing steps 1–3 (➡ left) CH 4 ANALOGUE CH G-Code SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE STOP Copying from a video cassette recorder/HDD, disc and card management PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INPUT 0 SELECT 5 PLAY/x1.
EH65.book Page 56 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM HDD, disc and card management Refer to the control reference on page 55. Deleting all titles and playlists—Delete all titles [HDD] [RAM] Preparation ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive. ≥Release protection (➡ 55). After performing steps 1–3 (➡ 55) 4 5 Press [3, 4] to select “Delete all titles” and press [ENTER]. Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER]. Press [2, 1] to select “Start” and press [ENTER].
Page 57 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM Selecting the background style–Top Menu [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] You can select the background that will be displayed as the DVDVideo top menu after finalizing. Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. After performing steps 1–3 (➡ 55) 4 5 Press [3, 4] to select “Top Menu” and press [ENTER]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the background and press [ENTER].
EH65.book Page 58 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM Entering text 2 DVD TV Í Í CH DRIVE SELECT ¢ VOLUME Repeat this step to enter other characters. PAGE ≥To delete a character Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the character in the name field and press [;]. (The selected characters are deleted.) AV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INPUT 0 SELECT Numbered buttons SKIP CH ANALOGUE ≥Using the numbered buttons to enter characters CH G-Code e.g., entering the letter “R” 1 Press [7] to move to the 7th row.
Page 59 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM FUNCTIONS window By using the FUNCTIONS window you may access the main functions quickly and easily. 1 DVD TV Í Press [FUNCTIONS]. VOLUME CH DRIVE SELECT AV Functions displayed depend on the selected drive or type of disc. PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INPUT 0 SELECT SKIP While stopped CH FUNCTIONS Remain 30:00 SP HDD Playback ANALOGUE CH Recording G-Code Delete Copy SLOW/SEARCH To Others ENTER RETURN PAUSE STOP PLAY/x1.
EH65.book Page 60 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM Changing the unit’s settings Common procedures X CH W OPEN/CLOSE REC DRIVE SELECT DV IN 1 While stopped k1.3 1.3 CH Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [3, 4] to select “To Others” and press [ENTER]. Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and press [ENTER]. Press [3, 4] to select the tab and press [1].
Page 61 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM Tabs Disc Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) 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. ≥8 No Limit: All DVD-Video can be played. ≥1 to 7: Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding ratings recorded on them.
EH65.book Page 62 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM Changing the unit’s settings Refer to the control reference on page 60. Tabs Sound Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) Dynamic Range Compression [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital only) Change the dynamic range for late night viewing. ≥On ≥Off Bilingual Audio Selection Select whether to record the main or secondary audio type when: –Recording or copying to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVDVideo format), +R, +R DL and +RW.
Page 63 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM Tabs Menus Connection TV Aspect (➡ 18) Progressive (➡ 19) This setting is fixed with “Off” if you set “AV1 Output” to “RGB 1 (without component)” or “RGB 2 (without component)”. Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) Set to match the type of television connected. TV System (➡ 67) ≥16:9 ≥4:3 ≥On ≥Off ≥PAL ≥NTSC ≥Letterbox HDMI Settings ≥Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.
EH65.book Page 64 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM Changing the unit’s settings Refer to the control reference on page 60. Tabs Others Menus Remote Control (➡ 20) Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) ≥DVD 1 ≥DVD 2 ≥DVD 3 Clock (➡ 67) Power Save ≥Refer to the following when “Power Save” is set to “On”. –“FL Display” is automatically set to “Automatic” (➡ 62). –The “Quick Start” function does not work. (It is automatically turned to “Off”.
Page 65 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM ∫ To change the name of a group Tuning 1 2 3 4 After performing steps 1–6 While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [3, 4] to select “To Others” and press [ENTER]. Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and press [ENTER]. Press [3, 4] to select “Tuning” and press [1]. Setup Edit Favourites 1 Press [1]. 2 Press the “Red” button. ➡ 58, Entering text To browse through the list Press [W X CH]. To exit the screen Press [RETURN] several times.
EH65.book Page 66 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM Changing the unit’s settings Refer to the control reference on page 60. Auto-Setup Restart Manual You can delete analogue channels and set the analogue channel details. You can restart auto channel setting for terrestrial digital and analogue channels if set up (➡ 18) fails for some reason. However, if you perform “Auto-Setup Restart”, the order of analogue channels will change.
Page 67 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM TV System Clock Setting Change the setting to match the equipment you are connecting with, or to match the title when there are both PAL and NTSC titles on the HDD. 1 2 3 4 5 6 While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [3, 4] to select “To Others” and press [ENTER]. Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and press [ENTER]. Press [3, 4] to select “Connection” and press [1]. Press [3, 4] to select “TV System” and press [ENTER].
EH65.book Page 68 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM Messages On the television Page Authorization Error. ≥You are trying to play the DivX VOD content that was purchased with a different registration code. You cannot play the content on this unit. (DivX) 35 Cannot finish recording completely. ≥The programme was copy-protected. ≥The HDD or disc may be full. ≥The maximum number of times you can record the program is exceeded. — — 22 Cannot playback. TV system is different from the setting.
EH65.book Page 69 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM On the unit’s display The following messages or service numbers appear on the unit’s display when something unusual is detected during startup and use. Page ≥The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote control. HARD ERR§ ≥If there is no change after turning the unit on and off, consult the dealer where the unit was purchased.
EH65.book Page 70 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM Frequently asked questions Refer to the following items if you have any doubts about unit operations. Set up Which aerial is suitable for receiving digital terrestrial broadcasts? Can this unit receive or record High Definition (HD) broadcasts? ≥No, this unit cannot receive or record High Definition (HD) broadcasts.
EH65.book Page 71 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM Troubleshooting guide The following do not indicate a problem with this unit: ≥Regular disc rotating sounds. ≥Operations do not work due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again using a ≥Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions. Panasonic disc.) ≥Image disturbance during search. ≥The unit freezes due to one of its safety devices being activated. ≥Interruptions in reception due to periodic terrestrial broadcasting breaks.
EH65.book Page 72 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM Troubleshooting guide Sound No sound. Low volume. Distorted sound. Cannot hear the desired audio type. Cannot switch audio. ≥Check the connections and the “Digital Audio Output” settings. Check the input mode on the amplifier if you have connected one. ≥Press [AUDIO] to select the audio. ≥Turn off V.S.S. in the following cases. –When using discs that do not have surround sound effects such as Karaoke discs.
Page 73 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM Operation (Continued) Cannot tune channels. ≥Check the connections. Page 14, 15 Startup is slow. ≥Make sure that “Quick Start” is set to “On”. ≥Startup takes time in the following situations: –A disc other than a DVD-RAM is inserted. –The clock is not set. –Immediately after a power failure or the AC mains lead is connected. –For a few minutes after 5:15 am due to system maintenance of this unit. –When the unit is connected with an HDMI cable.
EH65.book Page 74 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM Troubleshooting guide Play Play fails to start even when [1] (PLAY) is pressed. Play starts but then stops immediately. Audio and video momentarily pause. 61 — 35 ≥This occurs between playlist chapters. ≥This occurs between chapters and with partially deleted titles on finalized DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW that have been copied using the high speed mode. ≥This occurs as scenes change during Quick View.
Page 75 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM To reset this unit To return all the settings other than the main ones to the factory preset ≥Select “Yes” in “Shipping Condition” in the Setup menu. All the settings except for the ratings level, ratings password and time settings return to the factory preset. The timer recording programmes are also cancelled. ≥Select “Yes” in “Default Settings” in the Setup menu.
EH65.book Page 76 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM 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. CPPM (Content Protection for Prerecorded Media) A copy protection system used for DVD-Audio files. This unit supports CPPM. CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) CPRM is technology used to protect broadcasts that are allowed to be recorded only once.
Page 77 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM MPEG2 (Moving Picture Experts Group) A standard for efficiently compressing and expanding colour video. MPEG2 is a compression standard used for DVD and satellite based digital broadcasting. This unit records programmes 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.
EH65.book Page 78 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM Specifications Recording system DVD-RAM : DVD Video Recording format DVD-R : DVD-Video format DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) : DVD-Video format DVD-RW : DVD-Video format +R +R DL (Double Layer) +RW 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.
EH65.book Page 79 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM Safety precautions Voltage Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the unit and cause a fire. Do not use a DC power source. Check the source carefully when setting the unit up on a ship or other place where DC is used. AC mains lead protection Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and not damaged. Poor connection and lead damage can cause fire or electric shock. Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead.
EH65.book Page 84 Friday, September 1, 2006 9:46 AM Index Album Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Aspect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Audio Attribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Receiving . . . . . .