7540en-p01-02.fm 1 ページ 2004年3月1日 月曜日 午後4時14分 Operating Instructions DVD Video Recorder Model No. DMR-E55EB/EBL (Model suffix: “EB” for UK model, “EBL” for Ireland model) Region number supported by this unit Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software according to where they are sold. ≥The region number of this unit is “2”. ≥The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing “2” or “ALL”. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.
7540en.book 2 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午後12時58分 Caution for AC Mains Lead 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.
7540enTOC.fm 3 ページ 2004年2月26日 木曜日 午前11時16分 Table of contents Editing Caution for AC Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Useful features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 The remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Control reference guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 STEP 1 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7540en.fm 4 ページ 2004年2月12日 木曜日 午後12時10分 Accessories Getting started Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers when asking for replacement parts. ∏ ∏ ∏ ∏ ∏ 1 Remote control (EUR7720KB0) 1 AC mains lead (RJA0044-3C) ≥For use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment.
7540en.book 5 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午後12時58分 Control reference guide Remote control DVD TV Turn the unit on (➡ page 11) Select channels and title numbers etc.
7540en.book 6 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午後12時58分 STEP 1 Connection ≥The equipment connections described are examples. ≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. ≥Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated.
540en.book 7 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午後12時58分 Connecting a television with 21-pin Scart terminal and Satellite receiver ≥When there is no 21-pin Scart terminal on the television (➡page 8) ≥Change the “AV2 Input” setting to match the output from a satellite receiver and set the “AV2 Connection” setting to “Normal” in the SETUP menu (➡ page 41) after tuning is completed (➡page 11, 12). indicates included accessories. BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 2 BEFORE CONNECTION.
7540en.book 8 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午後12時58分 STEP 1 Connection Connecting a television with AUDIO/VIDEO, S-VIDEO or COMPONENT VIDEO terminals and VCR Connecting to the television using the 21-pin Scart leads (➡ page 7) indicates included accessories. BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 2 BEFORE CONNECTION. indicates accessories not included. 1 are required connections. Connect in the numbered order.
7540en.book 9 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午後12時58分 [For]the[United]Kingdom]only[ Connecting a television with RF socket only and Satellite receiver Connect in the numbered order. If you do not have a Satellite receiver, connect the aerial to the RF Input socket of this unit and skip step 3. To the aerial BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 2 BEFORE CONNECTION. indicates included accessories. indicates accessories not included.
7540en.book 10 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午後12時58分 STEP 1 Connection Connecting a decoder or digital receiver ≥Decoder here means the device used to decode scrambled broadcasts (Pay TV). ≥Change the “AV2 Input” and “AV2 Connection” settings in the SETUP menu to match the connected equipment (➡page 41) after tuning is completed (➡page 11, 12).
7540en.book 11 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午後12時58分 STEP 2 TV Tuning 3 Í/ l When downloading has completed, the Owner ID settings screen appears. Press [1] and press the numbered buttons to enter a 4-digit PIN number. OPEN/CLOSE REC TIME SLIP /x1.3 TIME SLIP CH Owner ID X CH W PIN number ¢¢¢¢ DVD Name House No.
7540en.book 12 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午後12時58分 Refer to the control reference on page 11. STEP 2 TV Tuning Auto-Setup (Setup without Q Link functions) Getting started ≥When connecting to a television with the VIDEO OUT, S-VIDEO OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal (➡ page 8). ≥When connecting to a television that does not have the Q Link function (➡page 46).
7540en.book 13 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午後12時58分 VIDEO Plus+ numbers for Satellite/ Cable TV stations Removing Interference TV screen Picture with interference In some cases, interference (lines or patterning) or a very poor picture may appear on the TV screen when this unit is connected. ≥When connecting to a television with RF leads only (➡page 9) Follow the steps below to change the video playback channel (RF output channel) to remove the interference.
7540en.book 14 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午後12時58分 STEP 3 Set up to match your television and remote control 3 Press [3, 4] to select “Connection” and press [1]. Press [3, 4] to select “TV Aspect” and press [ENTER]. DVD TV VOLUME CH DIRECT TV REC AV Numbered buttons 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TV operation buttons 4 5 CH Press [3, 4] to select the TV aspect and press [ENTER].
2004年2月10日 火曜日 午後12時58分 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. Point the remote control at the television While pressing [Í TV], enter the code with the numbered buttons. e.g.
7540en.book 16 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午後12時58分 Disc information Discs you can use for recording and play (12 cm/8 cm) Disc type Logo Instructions Re-writable discs ≥You can record up to 16 hours [in EP (8 Hour) mode on double-sided disc. You cannot record or play continuously on two sides] (➡ page 19, Recording modes and approximate recording times). ≥You can perform chasing playback (➡page 19). ≥Scratch and dust resistant cartridge discs and large capacity double sided discs (9.
7540en.book 17 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午後12時58分 Disc handling ∫ How to hold a disc Do not touch the recorded surface. ∫ If there is dirt or condensation on the disc [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry. ∫ Handling precautions ≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause disc warping and un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.) ≥Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing instrument.
7540en.book 18 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午後12時58分 Recording television programmes 1 1 2 4 Press [W X CH] to select the channel. DVD - R AM SP OPEN/CLOSE REC TIME SLIP /x1.3 PULL OPEN TIME SLIP AV3 S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L/MONO AUDIO IN To select with the numbered buttons: e.g.
ページ 2004年2月26日 木曜日 午前11時17分 Recording modes and approximate recording times Playing while you are recording [RAM] Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated. (Unit: hour) DVD-RAM DVD-R Mode Single-sided Double-sided (4.7 GB) (4.7 GB) (9.
7540en.book 20 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午後12時58分 Recording television programmes Refer to the control reference on page 18. Recording from an external equipment Flexible Recording [RAM] [DVD-R] The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording within the remaining disc space. e.g., Recorded Remain Perfectly fit! 45 minutes in SP mode Recording rate between SP and LP e.g.
7540en.book 21 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午後12時58分 Timer recording ≥You can also press [REC MODE] to change the recording mode. ≥PDC (➡ below) ON!)OFF (– – –) ≥Programme Name Press [2, 1] to select “Programme Name” and press [ENTER] (➡ page 36). DVD TV VOLUME CH AV Numbered buttons ¢ CANCEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 4 CH VIDEO Plus+ CANCEL The settings are stored.
7540en.book 22 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午後12時58分 Timer recording Refer to the control reference on page 21. [RAM] [DVD-R] You can enter up to 16 programmes up to a month in advance. (Each daily or weekly programme is counted as one programme.) [RAM] Even if the unit is in timer recording standby, play starts when you press [1] (PLAY) or [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Timer recording works even during play. ∫ To release the unit from recording standby Manually programming timer recordings 1 Press [PROG/CHECK].
ページ 2004年2月26日 木曜日 午前11時36分 To record programmes from satellite receiver by RGB signals Preparation ≥Change the settings in the SETUP menu as follows (➡page 41). –“AV2 Input”: “RGB (Not NTSC)” –“AV2 Connection”: “Normal” Follow the steps indicated for manually programming timer recordings (➡ page 22). ≥Make sure you connect to the “TV Scart terminal” of a Sky Digital STB with a 21-pin Scart lead. ≥Set your Sky Digital STB to output “RGB” signals.
7540en.book 24 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午後12時58分 Playing discs 1 1 2 ∫ ∫ Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play [RAM] [DVD-R] 1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. OPEN/CLOSE REC TIME SLIP /x1.
7540en.fm 25 ページ 2004年2月26日 木曜日 午前11時17分 Operations during play Press [∫]. Stop Pause The stopped position is memorized. 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. DVD - R AM Press [;]. Press again to restart play. Press [6] or [5]. Skip Press [:] or [9]. ≥On the main unit, press [D] or [E]. ≥Each press increases the number of skips.
7540en.fm 26 ページ 2004年2月26日 木曜日 午前11時18分 Playing discs Refer to the control reference on page 24. Editing operations during play 1 Press [ERASE]. 2 Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER]. Erase ≥A title cannot be restored once it is erased. Make certain before proceeding. ≥You cannot erase when recording and playing at the same time. [RAM] [DVD-R] Create Chapter [RAM] Press [CREATE CHAPTER]. The message screen appears for 5 seconds to confirm that a chapter is created.
7540en.book 27 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午後12時58分 Using menus to play MP3 Using the tree screen to find a group DVD While the file list is displayed TV 1 VOLUME CH DIRECT TV REC AV 2 3 4 5 6 Selected group no. /Total group no. If the group has no track, “– –” is displayed as group number. CH VIDEO Plus+ 7 8 9 CANCEL MENU G 8 T 14 TOTAL 40/111 INPUT SELECT MANUAL SKIP 0 SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 DIRECT NAVIGATOR No.
7540en.book 28 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午後12時58分 Using on-screen menus Disc menu—Setting the disc content DVD TV Soundtrack§ VOLUME CH DIRECT TV REC AV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 [RAM] [DVD-R] The disc’s audio attributes appear. [DVD-A] [DVD-V] Select the audio and language (➡ below, Audio attribute, Language). CH VIDEO Plus+ 9 CANCEL INPUT SELECT MANUAL SKIP Subtitle§ [RAM] [DVD-R] (Only discs that contain subtitle on/off information) [DVD-A] [DVD-V] 0 SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.
7540en.book 29 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午後12時58分 Play menu—Change the play sequence This function works only when the elapsed play time is displayed. Repeat play ≥All ≥Chapter ≥Group ≥PL (Play list) ≥Title ≥Track [VCD] [CD] (excluding MP3 discs) [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [DVD-A] [CD] (MP3 discs only) [RAM] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [DVD-A] [VCD] [CD] Select “OFF” to cancel. Picture menu—Change the picture quality Reduces noise and picture degradation.
7540en.book 30 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午後12時58分 Editing titles/chapters Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters DVD TV VOLUME CH DIRECT TV REC Preparation Release protection (cartridge ➡ page 16, disc ➡page 35). [RAM] AV 1 2 1 2 3 CH 4 5 6 7 8 9 VIDEO Plus+ CANCEL SKIP Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title. DIRECT NAVIGATOR DVD-RAM INPUT SELECT MANUAL SKIP 0 :, 9 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
7540en.book 31 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午後12時58分 Title operations Erase§ Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER]. [RAM] [DVD-R] ≥The available recording time on DVD-R does not increase when you erase titles. Information (e.g., time and date) is shown. Properties Properties Dinosaur No.
7540en.book 32 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午後12時58分 Creating, editing and playing play lists 2 DVD TV VOLUME CH DIRECT TV REC Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “PLAY LIST” and press [ENTER]. PLAY LIST DVD-RAM AV PLAY LIST VIEW -- -- -- -- -- Create 1 2 3 -- CH 4 5 6 7 8 9 VIDEO Plus+ CANCEL Previous 0 SKIP 3 SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.
2004年2月10日 火曜日 午後12時58分 Editing and playing play lists/chapters 1 2 3 Play list operations While stopped Erase§ Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “PLAY LIST” and press [ENTER]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the play list. Play list information (e.g., time and date) is shown. Properties Properties -- 12/10 SUN 0:30 Create -- -- Previous ENTER RETURN SELECT Create ➡ page 32, Creating play lists Copy§ Press [2, 1] to select “Copy” and press [ENTER].
7540en.book 34 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午後12時58分 DISC MANAGEMENT [RAM] [DVD-R] DVD Preparation Release protection. [RAM] (cartridge ➡ page 16, disc ➡right) TV VOLUME CH DIRECT TV REC AV 1 2 1 3 CH 4 5 Press [FUNCTIONS]. 6 VIDEO Plus+ 7 8 FUNCTIONS 9 CANCEL DVD INPUT SELECT MANUAL SKIP DVD-RAM 0 Playback SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP While stopped PAUSE DIRECT NAVIGATOR Recording TIMER RECORDING Dubbing Edit PLAY/x1.
7540en.book 35 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午後12時58分 Disc Name Auto-Play Select [RAM] [DVD-R] ➡ page 36, Entering text The disc name is displayed in the FUNCTIONS window. FUNCTIONS DVD DVD-RAM Playback Documentary Disc Protection Off Cartridge Protection Of [DVD-R] Select whether to show the top menu after finalizing the disc. Do this before finalizing the disc. Press [3, 4] to select “Top Menu” or “Title 1” and press [ENTER]. DIRECT NAVIGATOR Top Menu: The top menu appears first.
7540en.fm 36 ページ 2004年2月26日 木曜日 午前11時18分 Entering text 1 DVD VOLUME CH DIRECT TV REC AV Numbered buttons ¢ CANCEL Show Enter Name screen. Title (timer recording) Select “Programme Name” in step 3 on page 21, 22. TV Title Select “Enter Name” in step 3 on page 30. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Play list Select “Enter Name” in step 4 on page 33. CH Disc Select “Disc Name” in step 3 on page 34.
7540en.book 37 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午後12時58分 FUNCTIONS window and Status messages Status messages DVD Status messages appear on the television when you operate the unit to show the condition of the unit. TV VOLUME CH DIRECT TV REC AV Press [STATUS]. The display changes each time you press the button. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DVD-RAM REC PLAY NICAM LR CH VIDEO Plus+ CANCEL INPUT SELECT MANUAL SKIP 0 SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.
7540en.book 38 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午後12時58分 Changing the unit’s settings Common procedures < OPEN/CLOSE ∫ OPEN/CLOSE REC TIME SLIP /x1.3 TIME SLIP CH 1 While stopped 2 Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “SETUP” and press [ENTER].
ページ 2004年2月12日 Tabs Disc 木曜日 午後12時12分 Menus Language Choose the language for audio, subtitle and disc menus. [DVD-V] ≥Press [ENTER] to show the following settings. ≥Some discs start in a certain language despite any changes you make here. ≥Enter a code (➡ page 41) when you selecting “Other ¢¢¢¢”. Soundtrack ≥German ≥Italian ≥Spanish ≥English ≥French ≥Original: The original language of each disc will be selected.
7540en.fm 40 ページ 2004年2月26日 木曜日 午前11時19分 Changing the unit’s settings Tabs Sound Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) PLAY k1.3 & Audio during Search You may hear sound regardless of this setting with some discs. ≥On: Audio is heard during first level search forward. ≥Off: Audio is not heard during search. Quick View (➡page 25) does not work. Dynamic Range Compression [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital only) Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.
7540en.book 41 ページ 2004年2月10日 Tabs 火曜日 午後12時58分 Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) ≥16:9 ≥4:3 Progressive (➡ page 14) ≥On ≥Off TV System (➡page 43) ≥PAL ≥NTSC AV1 Output Selects the output from the AV1 terminal. Select “RGB (without component)” for RGB output. Select “Video (with component)” or “S-Video (with component)” for component output.
7540en.book 42 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午後12時58分 Changing the unit’s settings Refer to the control reference on page 38. ∫ To change the tuning settings for individual programme position Tuning 1 5 While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “SETUP” and press [ENTER]. Press [3, 4] to select “Tuning” and press [1]. 2 3 SETUP Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a programme position and press [ENTER].
2004年2月10日 火曜日 午後12時58分 Auto-Setup Restart, Download TV System You can restart auto channel setting if Preset Download or AutoSetup (➡ page 11, 12) fails for some reason. Change this setting if you connect an NTSC television or to record NTSC video from another source. ∫ Auto-Setup Restart 1 4 Press [3, 4] to select “Auto-Setup Restart” and press [ENTER]. The confirmation screen appears. 5 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER]. 2 3 Auto-Setup starts.
7540en.book 44 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午後12時58分 Changing the unit’s settings Refer to the control reference on page 38. Clock settings Usually, the unit’s Preset Download or Auto-Setup function (➡ page 11, 12) automatically adjusts the clock to correct time. Under some reception conditions, however, the unit cannot set the clock automatically. In this case, follow the operation steps below to manually set the clock.
7540en.book 45 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午後12時58分 Specifications DVD Video Recording format (DVD-RAM), DVD Video format (DVD-R) Recordable discs DVD-RAM: 12 cm 4.7 GB, 12 cm 9.4 GB, 8 cm 2.8 GB DVD-R: 12 cm 4.7 GB, 8 cm 1.4 GB (for General Ver. 2.0) 12 cm 4.7 GB (for General Ver. 2.0/4k-SPEED DVD-R Revision 1.0) Recording time Maximum 8 hours (with 4.7 GB disc) XP: Approx. 1 hour, SP: Approx. 2 hours LP: Approx. 4 hours, EP: Approx. 6 hours/8 hours Playable discs DVD-RAM: 12 cm 4.7 GB, 12 cm 9.4 GB, 8 cm 2.
7540en.book 46 ページ 2004年2月12日 木曜日 午後2時19分 Glossary Pan&Scan/Letterbox In general, DVD-Video are produced with the intention that they be viewed on a widescreen television (16:9 aspect ratio), so images often don’t fit regular (4:3 aspect ratio) televisions. Two styles of picture, “Pan & Scan” and “Letterbox”, deal with this problem. Pan & Scan: The sides are cut off so the picture fills the screen.
7540en.book 47 ページ 2004年2月12日 木曜日 午後2時19分 Frequently asked questions Set up Page ≥DVD-Video: You can play DVD-Video multi channel surround by digitally connecting an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG decoder. ≥DVD-Audio: This unit plays DVD-Audio in 2 channels. You cannot play multi channel surround sound. 10 Are the headphones and speakers directly connected to the unit? ≥You cannot directly connect to the unit. Connect through the amplifier etc.
7540en.book 48 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午後12時58分 Error messages On the television Page Cannot finish recording completely. ≥The programme was copy-protected. ≥The disc may be full. — — Cannot record on the disc. ≥The disc may be dirty or scratched. 17 Please check the disc. Unable to format. Cannot record. Disc is full. Cannot record. Maximum number of titles recorded. Error has occurred. Please press ENTER. ≥Create space by erasing any unnecessary titles. [RAM] ≥Use a new disc.
7540en.book 49 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午後12時58分 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. The sound of the disc rotating may become louder especially when finalizing a DVD-R. ≥Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions.
7540en.book 50 ページ 2004年2月10日 火曜日 午後12時58分 Troubleshooting guide Sound (Continued) Cannot switch audio. Page ≥You cannot change the audio type when a DVD-R is in the disc tray. ≥You have used a digital connection. Set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” or connect using audio cables (analog connection). ≥There are discs which audio cannot be changed because of how the disc was created. — 40, 10 — Operation Reference Cannot operate the television. The remote control doesn’t work. ≥Change manufacturer code.
7540en.fm 51 ページ 2004年2月26日 木曜日 午前11時19分 Play Page Play fails to start even when [1] (PLAY) is pressed. Play starts but then stops immediately. ≥Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up. ≥You tried to play a blank DVD-RAM/DVD-R, or discs unplayable on this unit. ≥When recording to DVD-RAM using “EP (8 Hour)” mode, play may not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM. In this case use “EP (6 Hour)” mode. 24 16 39 DVD-Video is not played.
7540enIX.fm 52 ページ 2004年3月1日 月曜日 午後4時15分 Index Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Audio Attribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Receiving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Change Thumbnail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Channel Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .