DVD Video Recorder Operating Instructions Model No. DMR-E30 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
Contents Contents ...................................................................................... 2 Releasing disc protection ............................................................ 37 Erase all programmes ................................................................. 38 Format......................................................................................... 38 Finalize—Creating DVD-Video.................................................... 39 Control reference guide .................
Keep this page open as you read through the Operating Instructions. Refer to it for the control and component names and numbers which appear in the text. The illustration shows DMR-E30EB for the United Kingdom.
Control reference guide Remote control Main unit Page (1) DVD on/off button (Í, DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 ≥ To switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In the standby mode, the unit is still connected to the mains. ≥ In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power. (2) VIDEO Plus+ button (VIDEO Plus+) (For the United Kingdom) G-CODE button (G-Code) (For Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control reference guide (continued) The unit’s display Rotating (REC): recording Stopped (REC): recording paused (1) (2) Rotating (REC, PLAY): recording and playing simultaneously or Time Slip is in progress (5) (4) (3) Rotating (PLAY): playing Stopped (PLAY): play paused (6) EXT Link (7) (8) (1) Recording indicator (REC) On: while recording (2) Timer programme display On: when a programme for timer recording is on Flashes: when there are less than 10 minutes to go before timer recording is pro
Warning and Important Information CAUTION! Notes on these instructions 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. Displays These operating instructions describe operations mainly using the remote control.
Dear Customer Checking the Accessories Check that you have the accessories shown May we take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic DVD Video Recorder. We would particularly advise that you carefully study the Operating Instructions before attempting to operate the unit and that you note the listed precautions. Tick off as you unpack the accessories.
The remote control Batteries [A] Use [B] ≥ Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control. ≥ Do not use rechargeable type batteries. Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m directly in front of the unit. ≥ Keep the transmission window and the unit’s sensor free from dust. ≥ Operation can be affected by strong light sources, such as direct sunlight, and the glass doors on cabinets.
The remote control (continued) Television operation Operation: On and off: Video input mode: Channels: Volume: Numeric: You can control televisions by changing the remote control code. Preparation ≥ Turn on the television. ≥ Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “TV”. 1 Refer to the chart below for the code for your television. ª The 3 methods for switching to the AV input on your Panasonic TV 2 Press and hold [TV, Í] (14) and enter the two-digit code with the numeric buttons.
Discs Discs you can use ≥ 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. The features you can use with the different types of discs are indicated as follows.
Discs (continued) Discs that cannot be played Audio format logos Dolby Digital (pages 54 and 70) This unit can play Dolby Digital in stereo (2 channels). Connect an amplifier with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder to enjoy surround sound. ≥ DVD-Video with a region number other than the number for this unit or “All” ≥ Some DVD-R ≥ DVD-RAM (2.6 GB/5.2 GB) ≥ DVD-ROM ≥ DVD-RW ≥ DVD-Audio ≥iRW ≥ CD-ROM ≥ CDV ≥ CD-G ≥ CVD ≥ SVCD ≥ SACD ≥ MV-Disc ≥ PD ≥ Photo CD ≥ Divx Video Disc, etc.
Connections (with Scart leads) Follow the step-by-step guide below.
Connections (without Scart leads) If you do not have any scart leads and your TV is not Q Link type, you can connect your DVD Recorder to a TV and Satellite Receiver using RF leads. Using this connection method may however be difficult to obtain a clear picture from the Satellite Receiver. For this reason it is not recommended for inexperienced users. (See preferred connection on page 12.
Connections (with S-Video cable) Connections and preparations for a TV with S-Video socket. The conventional video sockets of DVD Recorder’s output (input) a combination of the luminance signal (Y) and colour signal (C) which are recorded on the disc. The S (Separate)-Video socket allows separate transmission of signals in order to obtain clearer pictures. The connection with S-Video Cable can also be used for playback of any disc. The “S” in the “S-Video socket” stands for “SEPARATED Y/C” not for “S-VHS”.
Auto Setup (with Q Link Functions) If you do not have a Q Link TV, ignore this page and go to page 16. The Preset Download function can automatically copy the tuning position of all available TV stations into the DVD Recorder’s memory when you connect the DVD Recorder using a fully-wired 21-pin Scart lead to a TV equipped with the Q Link function.
Auto Setup (with Q Link Functions) (continued) To Set Up this DVD Recorder with an existing Q Link TV 1 2 3 4 Switch the TV on. Select the AV input on your TV. Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”. Press [Í Í] (1) to switch the DVD Recorder on. Downloading of the setup data starts automatically. Download Pos 4 Download in progress, please wait. RETURN : to abort RETURN 5 To set up the Owner ID, repeat the steps 3-8 on the previous page. Owner ID PIN number ¢¢¢¢ Name House No.
Video Plus+ Codes for Satellite Receivers/Cable TV Auto Setup (without Q Link Functions) (continued) Removing Interference For the United Kingdom: This unit is not designed to control (switch on or change channel) your satellite receiver or Cable TV box, however, it can be taught to recognise Video Plus+ Codes for Satellite stations. The Satellite receiver or Cable TV box must be switched on and the correct station selected. Some receivers have their own timer facility for this purpose.
Selecting TV screen type The aspect ratio is factory set to 4:3 for a regular television. You do not have to change this setting if you have a regular 4:3 aspect television. Preparation ≥ Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. ≥ Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”. 1 Press [DVD, Í] (1) to turn this unit on. 2 Press [FUNCTIONS] (11) to show the FUNCTIONS window. 3 Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “SETUP” and press [ENTER] (10).
Playing discs [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] When a menu screen appears on the television [DVD-V] [VCD] Operate menus with the following operations. Actual operations depend on the disc. Press the numeric buttons (4) to select an item, or move [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select an item and press [ENTER] (10). ≥ You can return to menus after you start play by pressing [TOP MENU] (9) or [MENU] (22) (DVD-Video), or [RETURN] (23) (Video CD). Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.
Playing discs (continued) Starting play from where you stopped it (Resume Function) Fast forward and rewind—SEARCH [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] During play 1 [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] Press [6, SLOW/SEARCH] or [5, SLOW/SEARCH] (20). During play Press [∫] (7). [6]: backward [5]: forward ≥ The unit remembers the position. 2 Press [1] (21). DVD-RAM ≥ Play starts from where you stopped it.
Playing discs (continued) Skipping Manual Skip [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] [RAM] [DVD-R] You can skip to the beginning of tracks (page 71) and chapters (page 71) and restart play from there. On DVD-RAM and DVD-R, you can skip to the start of a programme and start play from there. The section between the point where recording is started and the point where it is stopped is called a “programme”. Remote control only During play or while paused Press [MANUAL SKIP] (34).
Playing discs (continued) Changing audio ª When you have connected the unit to other equipment with an optical digital cable [RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD] You cannot change the audio type when you have used only an optical digital cable for connection in the following cases: ≥ While playing stereo or bilingual broadcasts recorded on DVDRAM. ≥ While playing something recorded from other equipment. Remote control only You can change the audio being received or played with the following procedure.
Playing discs (continued) Programme play Random play [CD] [VCD] [CD] [VCD] You can select up to 100 tracks to play in the order you choose. The unit plays the tracks on a disc in random order. Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”. Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”. 1 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS] (11). 2 Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “PROGRAMME PLAY” and press [ENTER] (10). While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS] (11).
Playing discs (continued) Marking places to play again — MARKER Note [RAM] ≥ This feature doesn’t work while using a play list. ≥ Markers cannot be added to or removed from discs that are protected (page 37, 73). [RAM] [DVD-R] You can mark up to 999 points on a disc to return to later. These marks are recorded directly onto DVD-RAM, but are cleared when you removed or finalized DVD-R. [RAM] [DVD-R] ≥ The markers are ordered by time.
Recording television programmes [RAM] [DVD-R] Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”. ª Re-inserting double-sided discs 1 Press [DVD, Í] (1) to turn the unit on. 2 Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] (39) to open the tray and 3 insert a disc. 2 1 ≥ Insert one disc only within the tray’s guides. ≥ Use a disc that can be recorded on and that has enough space available. ≥ Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] (39) to close the tray.
Recording television programmes (continued) Flexible recording mode (FR) One Touch Recording—Specify a time to stop recording The unit calculates a recording rate that enables the recording to fit in the time you set (within the remaining time on the disc) and with the best possible picture quality. [RAM] [DVD-R] Main unit only 1 While stopped This is a simple way of making timer recordings when you are in a hurry or before you go to bed. You can set the time up to 4 hours in advance.
Recording television programmes (continued) ª To immediately record the same TV programme that you are viewing on the TV (Direct TV Recording) This function allows you to immediately start recording the same programme that you are viewing on the TV. The programme position selected on the unit automatically changes to that of the TV programme that you are viewing on the TV. When you stop the recording, the unit automatically switches back to the previously selected programme position.
Playing while you are recording Playing from the beginning of the programme you are recording—Chasing play Simultaneous recording and play [RAM] You can start play of the programme you are recording or play a programme previously recorded. [RAM] You can start play from the beginning of a programme while continuing to record it. Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”. Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”. 1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] (9).
Using the FUNCTIONS window Playing while you are recording (continued) Checking the recording during recording (TIME SLIP) About the FUNCTIONS window Most of the features and functions of this unit can also be controlled with icons. The examples show the FUNCTIONS window when a DVD-RAM is being used. Actual menus depend on the type of disc being used. [RAM] You can play the programme being recorded to check that it is being recorded correctly. You can also check parts that were recorded previously.
Using the FUNCTIONS window (continued) ª FUNCTIONS window icons CREATE PLAY LIST DISC INFORMATION CREATE PLAY LIST DISC INFORMATION Enter Title: Disc Protection: Erase all programmes: Format: Finalize: Creating play lists: [RAM] [DVD-R] (page 36) [RAM] (page 37) [RAM] (page 38) [RAM] (page 38) [DVD-R] (page 39) [RAM] (page 45) PLAY LIST PLAY LIST Play Scenes: Playing Play Lists: Edit: PL Copy: PL Erase: Enter Title: Properties: TIMER RECORDING TIMER RECORDING Checking the timer programming:[RAM] [
Timer recording Using VIDEO Plus+* (G-CODE) number to make timer recording 4 If the programme is correct Press [ENTER] (10). ≥ The Timer Programme List screen appears. * VIDEO Plus+ : for the United Kingdom. G-CODE : for Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China. G-CODE and VIDEO Plus+ are different trademarks used to represent the same easy recording feature. However, for simplicity, only the term VIDEO Plus+ will be used.
Timer recording (continued) ª To change the programme TIMER RECORDING Note ≥ The built-in clock employs 24-hour system. ≥ The actual time recorded may be longer than the programme itself when television programmes are recorded using VIDEO Plus+ (G-CODE). ≥ “Invalid Entry” is displayed when you enter the wrong code. Reenter the code. ≥ “FULL” is displayed in there are already 16 items programmed. Delete unnecessary items (page 34).
Timer recording (continued) Manual programming To put the unit on recording standby Press [Á, TIMER] (12). Ensure “Á” lights on the unit’s display. [RAM] [DVD-R] Remote control only To change the timer recording programme You can set your own programming conditions (up to 16 programmes). 1) While the Timer Programme List Screen is being shown, use [3, 4] (10) to select the programme you want to change, and press [ENTER] (10) to show the Timer Programme Correction screen.
Timer recording (continued) To check programmes Starting and canceling programmes Press [PROG/CHECK] (13). ª To put the unit on recording standby Press [Á, TIMER] (12). The Timer Programme List screen appears. TIMER RECORDING A No. 01 W 02 F 03 04 X 05 Name BBC 1 BBC 1 BBC 1 BBC 1 BBC 1 The unit turns off and “Á” lights on the unit’s display. Remain 1:58 SP 1:19:00 16.
Recording from a video cassette player When connected to the other equipment [RAM] [DVD-R] You can record audio and video being played on a video cassette player or a video camera connected to the input terminals. Preparation ≥ Before connecting any cables, first make sure that the power for both units is off. Then after connecting any cable, turn on the both units. ≥ Connect the other equipment to this unit’s input terminals (page 57). ≥ Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.
Entering titles DISC INFORMATION [RAM] [DVD-R] About DISC INFORMATION [RAM] [DVD-R] You can: ≥ Title discs with the DISC INFORMATION in the FUNCTIONS window. ≥ Title programmes with the DIRECT NAVIGATOR (page 41). ≥ Or title play lists with the PLAY LIST screen (page 50).
DISC INFORMATION (continued) Disc Protection Releasing disc protection [RAM] [RAM] This allows you to protect discs from accidental erasure. This allows you to release disc protection. Preparation ≥ Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥ Insert the disc you want to protect. Preparation ≥ Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥ Insert the disc you want to release protection. 1 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS] (11). 2 Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “DISC INFORMATION” and press [ENTER] (10).
DISC INFORMATION (continued) Erase all programmes 1 2 Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “DISC All programmes and play lists created from them will be erased irretrievably when you use this procedure. INFORMATION” and press [ENTER] (10). Preparation ≥ Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥ Insert a disc you have recorded on. 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS] (11). [RAM] DISC INFORMATION 3 Use [3, 4] (10) to select “Format” and press While stopped [ENTER] (10). Press [FUNCTIONS] (11).
DISC INFORMATION (continued) Finalize — Creating DVD-Video [DVD-R] You can play DVD-R on compatible DVD players by finalizing them on this unit, effectively making them into DVD-Video. The menus you create with this unit can also be used on the player. Preparation ≥ Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥ Insert the disc you want to finalize. 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS] (11). 2 Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “DISC INFORMATION” and press [ENTER] (10).
Using the DIRECT NAVIGATOR Selecting programmes to play About the programme list [RAM] [DVD-R] DIRECT NAVIGATOR NAVIGATOR DIRECT A list of programmes is created as you record them. You can use this list to find the programmes you want to watch. i a c 1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] (9). e ≥ The programme list appears. ≥ The images for the currently highlighted list are played in the background. g b d f TOTAL 5 h DIRECT NAVIGATOR No.
