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Operating Instructions

DVD Video Recorder

Model No. DMR-E85H

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance

and safety, please read these instructions carefully.

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read

these instructions completely.

Please keep this manual for future reference.

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 “1”.

≥The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing “1” or

“ALL”.

Example:

ALL

[For\U.S.A.]only]

The warranty can be found on page 52.

[For\Canada]only]

The warranty can be found on page 53.

La referencia rápida en español se puede encontrar

en la página 54.

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Summary of content (75 pages)

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7305en.book 1 ページ２００４年３月４日木曜日午後７時３９分 Operating Instructions DVD Video Recorder Model No. DMR-E85H Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software according to where they are sold.
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7305en.book 2 ページ２００４年３月４日木曜日午後７時３９分 CAUTION! - VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. (FDA 21 CFR) AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. CAUTION - VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. (IEC60825-1) ATTENTION - RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE. EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU. ADVARSEL - SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING. UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING. DANGER THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
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7305en.book 3 ページ２００４年３月４日木曜日午後７時３９分 Table of contents Transfer (Dubbing) IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Useful features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 STEP 1 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . .
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7305en.book 4 ページ２００４年３月４日木曜日午後７時３９分 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 52. Only for Canada:To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.
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7305en.book 5 ページ２００４年３月４日木曜日午後７時３９分 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 12) Input select (L1, L2 or L3) HDD DRIVE SELECT DVD Select drive (➡ page 16, 24) PAGE Select channels and title numbers, etc.
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7305en.book 6 ページ２００４年３月４日木曜日午後７時３９分 STEP 1 Connection ∫ Examples of equipment you can connect to this unit’s terminals Amplifier Getting started Television From OUT1 or OUT2 terminals From AUDIO OUT terminals or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal This unit To L2 input terminals (front) To L3 input terminals (rear) To L1 input terminals (rear) Video cassette recorder Camcorder Cable TV box/satellite receiver Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment that may become hot.
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305en.book 7 ページ２００４年３月４日木曜日午後７時３９分 ≥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. A to X are indexes for Spanish Quick Reference. A 1–4 indicates included accessories. indicates accessories not included. are required connections. Connect in the numbered order.
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7305en.book 8 ページ２００４年３月４日木曜日午後７時３９分 STEP 1 Connection Connecting a cable TV box/satellite receiver Getting started ≥You need to subscribe to a cable TV or satellite TV service to enjoy viewing their programming. ≥Consult your service provider regarding appropriate cable TV box or satellite receiver. ≥This unit is not compatible with TV Guide On Screen systems broadcast by satellite. A to Q are indexes for Spanish Quick Reference.
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7305en.book 9 ページ２００４年３月４日木曜日午後７時３９分 Connecting an amplifier or system component ∫ 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 42). AUDIO IN R L ≥You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not suited to DVD. ≥Even if using this connection, output will be only 2 channels when playing DVD-Audio.
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7305en.book 10 ページ２００４年３月４日木曜日午後７時３９分 STEP 2 Setting up the TV Guide On Screen system POWER Í/I Getting started OPEN/CLOSE REC POWER TIME SLIP HDD DVD TIME SLIP DRIVE SELECT /x1.3 CH Preparation ≥Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. ≥When using the cable TV box, check the following. –Make sure the IR Blaster is connected and positioned properly (➡ page 8). –Make sure the cable TV box is turned on.
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２００４年３月４日木曜日午後７時３９分 If you are using a cable TV box, set the following: ≥Cable TV box connection channel (Ch2/Ch3/Ch4/L3) –If you are connecting the cable TV box to this unit’s L3 terminal, select “L3”. –If you are connecting the cable TV box to this unit’s RF terminal, select “Ch2”, “Ch3” or “Ch4”, according to the cable TV box setting. ≥Cable TV box brand (Select “Not listed” if you cannot find your cable TV box on the list.
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7305en.book 12 ページ２００４年３月４日木曜日午後７時３９分 STEP 3 Set up to match your television and remote control Getting started DVD POWER Television operation TV POWER HDD VOLUME CH INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO TV operation buttons DVD DRIVE SELECT While pressing [Í POWER TV], enter the code with the numbered buttons. PAGE 1 Numbered buttons 2 3 CH 4 5 7 8 6 e.g., 01: [0] ➡ [1] Manufacturer and Code No. AUDIO 9 VCR Plus+ CM SKIP CANCEL 0 SKIP STOP SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE PLAY/x1.
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7305en.book 13 ページ２００４年３月４日木曜日午後７時３９分 Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products close together. Use “1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances. 1 2 3 4 Press [SETUP]. Press [3, 4] to select “Set Up” and press [1]. Press [3, 4] to select “Remote Control Code” and press [ENTER]. Press [3, 4] to select the code (1, 2, or 3) and press [ENTER].
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7305en.book 14 ページ２００４年３月４日木曜日午後７時３９分 HDD and disc information HDD and discs you can use for recording and play Type Logo Instructions Getting started Temporary storage Hard disk drive (HDD) ≥120 GB Indicated in these instructions with [HDD] ≥You can record up to 213 hours [in EP (8H) mode] (➡ page 17, Recording modes and approximate recording times). ≥You can perform chasing playback or Time Slip (➡ page 17). ≥You can record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording”.
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２００４年３月４日木曜日午後７時３９分 Disc handling ∫ How to hold a disc Do not touch the recorded surface. ∫ If there is dirt or condensation on the disc [RAM] [DVD-R] ≥Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (LF-K200DCA1, where available). ≥Do not use cleaners for CDs or cloths. [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.
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7305en.book 16 ページ２００４年３月４日木曜日午後７時３９分 Recording television programs 2 1∫ HDD, DVD indicator 5 3 Press [W X CH] to select the channel. HDD 1 SP CH OPEN/CLOSE REC POWER TIME SLIP PULL OPEN DVD TIME SLIP L2 S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L/MONO AUDIO IN Time Slip indicator TIME SLIP DVD POWER To select with the numbered buttons: /x1.3 CH TV Mode (Airwaves) e.g.
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２００４年３月４日木曜日午後７時３９分 Recording modes and approximate recording times Playing while you are recording [HDD] [RAM] Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated. (Unit: hour) HDD DVD-RAM DVD(120GB) R Mode SingleDouble(4.7 sided sided GB) (4.7 GB) (9.
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7305en.book 18 ページ２００４年３月４日木曜日午後７時３９分 Recording television programs Refer to the control reference on page 16. Flexible Recording [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording within the remaining disc space. e.g., Remain Recording Recorded 45 minutes in SP mode Recording from a video cassette recorder [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] Preparation ≥Connect a video cassette recorder to this unit’s input terminals.
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7305en.book 19 ページ２００４年３月４日木曜日午後７時３９分 Timer recording Í DVD POWER ≥As long as the setting is not changed, the program is recorded to the HDD in the recording mode selected by the unit. To change the setting ➡ below. TV POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO HDD VOLUME CH DVD DRIVE SELECT PAGE Numbered buttons 1 2 3 4 5 6 PAGE X CH W CH AUDIO 7 8 ∫ To change the setting 1Press [3] several times to select “LISTINGS”. 2Press [2, 1] to select “SCHEDULE”.
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7305en.book 20 ページ２００４年３月４日木曜日午後７時３９分 Timer recording DVD POWER Í DVD POWER ≥To enter the channel Press [3, 4] to select “Channel” and press the numbered buttons. –To select the input channel (L1/L2/L3) Press [DUBBING] (Blue). TV POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO HDD VOLUME CH ≥To change the recording mode Press [3, 4] to select “Quality” and press [DUBBING] (Blue).
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２００４年３月４日木曜日午後７時３９分 Using VCR Plusi system to make timer recordings Entering PlusCode® number is an easy way of timer recording. You can find them in TV listings in newspapers and magazines. ≥You can enter up to 8 days in advance. ≥VCR Plusi system works only after this unit downloads the television program list (➡ page 10). 1 Press [VCR Plusr].
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7305en.book 22 ページ２００４年３月４日木曜日午後７時３９分 Timer recording ∫ To change the recording frequency DVD POWER Í DVD POWER Press [CHAPTER] (Green). TV POWER HDD ∫ To change the time, recording mode and recording drive VOLUME CH INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO Press [ENTER]. (➡ page 19, To change the setting, step 4) DVD DRIVE SELECT PAGE Numbered buttons 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 PAGE X CH W CH ∫ To delete the program Press [DUBBING] (Blue).
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7305en.book 23 ページ２００４年３月４日木曜日午後７時３９分 Utilizing TV Guide On Screen system ∫ Customizing the channel line-up Press [TV GUIDE]. 1 Press [3] several times to select “LISTINGS”. 2 Press [2, 1] to select “SETUP” and press [4]. 3 Press [3, 4] to select “Change channel display” and press [ENTER]. 4 Press [3, 4] to select the channel. ≥Press [PAGE X CH W] to skip one screen.
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7305en.book 24 ページ２００４年３月４日木曜日午後７時３９分 Playing discs 3 2 1∫ 3 HDD, DVD indicator OPEN/CLOSE REC POWER TIME SLIP HDD DVD DRIVE SELECT TIME SLIP /x1.3 CH TIME SLIP X CH W DVD POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO Playing back 45 TV POWER HDD DRIVE SELECT DVD PAGE Numbered buttons 1 2 3 4 5 6 CH 7 8 9 VCR Plus+ CM SKIP 0 :9 ; SKIP STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.
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7305en.book 25 ページ２００４年３月４日木曜日午後７時３９分 Operations during play Press [∫]. Pause PLAY Press [;]. Press again to restart play. Press [6] or [5]. Search Skip ≥On the main unit, press and hold [D] or [E]. ≥The speed increases up to 5 steps. ≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play. ≥Audio is heard during first level search forward. You can turn off the sound during search (➡ page 41, “Search Audio & PLAY k1.3”). Audio is heard during all levels of search.
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7305en.book 26 ページ２００４年３月４日木曜日午後７時３９分 Playing discs Refer to the control reference on page 24. Editing operations during play Erase [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] ≥A title cannot be restored once it is erased. Make certain before proceeding. ≥You cannot erase while recording or transferring (dubbing). Create chapters Press [CHAPTER]. [HDD] [RAM] Playing back 1 Press [ERASE]. 2 Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER]. ≥Press [:, 9] to skip to the start of a chapter.
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7305en.book 27 ページ２００４年３月４日木曜日午後７時３９分 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 HDD 1 VOLUME CH Press [1] while a track is highlighted to display the tree screen. DVD DRIVE SELECT Selected group no. /Total groups If the group has no track, “– –” is displayed as group number.
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7305en.book 28 ページ２００４年３月４日木曜日午後７時３９分 Using on-screen menus and Status messages Disc menu–Setting the disc content DVD POWER TV POWER Sound track§ HDD VOLUME CH INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO DRIVE SELECT [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] The disc’s audio attributes appear. [DVD-A] [DVD-V] Select the audio and language (➡ below, Audio attribute, Language).
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7305en.book 29 ページ２００４年３月４日木曜日午後７時３９分 Play menu–Change the play sequence Audio menu–Change the sound effect This function works only when the elapsed play time is displayed. ≥All [VCD] [CD] (excluding MP3 discs) ≥Chapter [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] ≥Group [DVD-A] [CD] (MP3 discs only) ≥PL (Play list) [HDD] [RAM] ≥Title [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] ≥Track [DVD-A] [VCD] [CD] Select “OFF” to cancel. V.S.S.
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7305en.book 30 ページ２００４年３月４日木曜日午後７時３９分 Editing titles/chapters DVD POWER Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters TV POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO HDD VOLUME CH DVD DRIVE SELECT HDD, DVD PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CH AUDIO 9 Preparation ≥Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the drive. ≥Release protection (cartridge ➡ page 14, disc ➡ page 39). [RAM] 1 2 VCR Plus+ CM SKIP CANCEL SKIP STOP SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE ; PLAY/x1.
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7305en.book 31 ページ２００４年３月４日木曜日午後７時３９分 Title operations Erase§ [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER]. ≥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. 01 Start 10:00 AM Date 6/20/2002 Wed Rec time 2:15 (SP) CH 4 [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] Enter Name ➡ page 34, Entering text [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] If set, this will protect the title from accidental erasure.
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7305en.book 32 ページ２００４年３月４日木曜日午後７時３９分 Creating, editing and playing play lists 2 DVD POWER TV POWER VOLUME CH INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “PLAY LIST” and press [ENTER]. PLAY LIST Play List View HDD -- HDD DVD DRIVE SELECT PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 HDD, DVD -- -- -- -- Create -- CH AUDIO 9 01/01 Previous VCR Plus+ CM SKIP CANCEL Next 0 SKIP STOP SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE 3 PLAY/x1.
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7305en.book 33 ページ２００４年３月４日木曜日午後７時３９分 Editing and playing play lists/chapters 1 2 3 Play list operations Press [FUNCTIONS]. Erase§ Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “PLAY LIST” and press [ENTER]. Play list information (e.g., time and date) is shown. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the play list. Properties Properties To start play ➡ Press [ENTER]. To edit ➡ Step 4. PLAY LIST Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER]. Dinosaur No. Chapters 01 012 Date 6/20/2002 Wed Time 0:30.
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7305en.book 34 ページ２００４年３月４日木曜日午後７時３９分 Entering text 1 DVD POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO HDD Title Select “Enter Name” in step 3 on page 30. VOLUME CH Play list Select “Enter Name” in step 4 on page 33. DVD DRIVE SELECT PAGE Numbered buttons ¢ CANCEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Disc Select “Disc Name” in step 3 on page 38. CH AUDIO 9 VCR Plus+ CM SKIP CANCEL Name field: shows the text you have entered 0 SKIP ; Show Enter Name screen.
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7305en.book 35 ページ２００４年３月４日木曜日午後７時３９分 Transferring (dubbing) titles or play lists [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] You can select from a variety of methods to transfer (dub) on this unit. ∫ Transferring (dubbing) direction You can transfer (dub) your favorite titles and play lists to an archive disc. ≥Transferring (dubbing) a play list will create a title. When you want to re-edit finalized content on a DVD-R, etc.
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7305en.book 36 ページ２００４年３月４日木曜日午後７時３９分 Transferring (dubbing) titles or play lists DVD POWER Transferring (dubbing) using the transferring (dubbing) list TV POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO HDD DRIVE SELECT [HDD] ,-. [RAM] [HDD] > [DVD-R] You can order titles and play lists for transfer (dubbing) as desired as well as select the speed and picture quality.
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7305en.book 37 ページ 7 ２００４年３月４日木曜日午後７時３９分 Press [3, 4] to select “Start dubbing” and press [ENTER]. Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER] to start transferring (dubbing). ≥Almost all DVD-Video on sale have been treated to prevent illegal copying, and cannot be transferred (dubbed). ≥The following cannot be transferred (dubbed): DVD-Audio, Video CD, Audio CD and so on.
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7305en.book 38 ページ２００４年３月４日木曜日午後７時３９分 FUNCTIONS window Disc setting [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] DVD POWER TV POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO HDD VOLUME CH DVD DRIVE SELECT HDD, DVD PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 Preparation ≥Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the drive. ≥Release protection. [RAM] (cartridge ➡ page 14, disc ➡ right) 1 CH 7 8 While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS].
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２００４年３月４日木曜日午後７時３９分 Disc Name TOP MENU [RAM] [DVD-R] ➡ page 34, Entering text The disc name is displayed in the FUNCTIONS window. HDD DVD DVD-RAM DOCUMENTARY DISC PROTECTION OF CARTRIDGE PROTECTION OF Play back DIRECT NAVIGATOR [DVD-R] Prior to finalizing, you can select the background that will be displayed as the DVD-Video top menu after finalizing. ≥You can change thumbnails displayed in the Top menu.
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7305en.book 40 ページ２００４年３月４日木曜日午後７時３９分 Changing the unit’s settings HDD DRIVE SELECT Common procedures DVD 1 PAGE 1 Numbered buttons 2 3 CH 4 5 6 7 8 9 While stopped Press [SETUP]. AUDIO Tabs VCR Plus+ CM SKIP CANCEL ¢ CANCEL Menus Options 0 SKIP STOP SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE SETUP DIRECT NAVIGATOR Antenna System 3,4,2,1 ENTER ENTER SUB MENU RETURN RETURN 2 Press [3, 4] to select the tab and press [1]. 3 Press [3, 4] to select the menu and press [ENTER].
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２００４年３月４日 Tabs Disc Continued Video 木曜日午後７時３９分 Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) Ratings Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. ≥8 No Limit: ≥1 to 7: 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. ≥0 Lock All: Recording Time in EP Mode Select the maximum number of hours for recording in EP mode (➡ page 17, Recording modes and approximate recording times).
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7305en.book 42 ページ２００４年３月４日木曜日午後７時３９分 Changing the unit’s settings Tabs Menus Audio Select MTS Select the audio recording type, main or secondary (SAP) audio when: –Recording or transferring (dubbing) to a DVD-R. –Recording or transferring (dubbing) sound in LPCM. (➡ below, Audio for XP Recording) You cannot select this when recording from an external source onto DVD-R. Select audio on the other equipment. Continued Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.
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7305en.book 43 ページ２００４年３月４日木曜日午後７時３９分 Channel/Clock settings when TV Guide On Screen system is not used Refer to the control reference on page 40. Preparation: If the television program list has already been downloaded, return the unit to the factory preset condition using the steps indicated below. When the unit is on and stopped 1 Press and hold [X CH] and [W CH] on the main unit for about five seconds. The unit turns off. 2 Press [Í DVD POWER] to turn the unit on.
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7305en.book 44 ページ２００４年３月４日木曜日午後７時３９分 Channel/Clock settings when TV Guide On Screen system is not used Refer to the control reference on page 40. Channel captions You can use 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. ≥You can set channel captions only after “Auto Channel Setting” is completed. 1 Press [SETUP].
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7305en.book 45 ページ２００４年３月４日木曜日午後７時３９分 Specifications DVD Video Recording format (DVD-RAM) DVD-Video format (DVD-R) Recordable discs: DVD-RAM : 12 cm (5q) 4.7 GB, 12 cm (5q) 9.4 GB, 8 cm (3q) 2.8 GB 12 cm (5q) 4.7 GB (Ver. 2.1/3k-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 1.0) DVD-R : 12 cm (5q) 4.7 GB, 8cm (3q) 1.4 GB (for General Ver. 2.0) 12 cm (5z) 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.
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7305en.book 46 ページ２００４年３月４日木曜日午後７時３９分 Reference 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. Dolby Digital This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories.
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7305en.book 47 ページ２００４年３月４日木曜日午後７時３９分 Frequently asked questions Set up What equipment is necessary to play multi channel surround sound? Page ≥ DVD-Video: You can play DVD-Video multi channel surround by digitally connecting an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital and a DTS decoder. ≥DVD-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? ≥You cannot directly connect to the unit.
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7305en.book 48 ページ２００４年３月４日木曜日午後７時３９分 Error messages On the television Page Cannot finish recording completely. ≥The program was copy-protected. ≥The HDD or disc may be full. Cannot play. ≥You inserted an incompatible disc (Discs recorded in PAL video, etc.). — Cannot record on the disc. ≥The disc may be dirty or scratched. 15 — — Please check the disc. Unable to format. Cannot record. Disc is full. Cannot record. Maximum number of titles exceeded.
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7305en.book 49 ページ２００４年３月４日木曜日午後７時３９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, refer to the “Customer Services Directory” on page 52 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to the “Product information” on page 48 if you reside in Canada. The following do not indicate a problem with this unit: ≥Regular disc rotating sounds.
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7305en.book 50 ページ２００４年３月４日木曜日午後７時３９分 Troubleshooting guide Operation Cannot operate the television. The remote control doesn’t work. Page ≥Change manufacturer code. Some televisions cannot be operated even if you change the code. ≥The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote control. Press and hold [ENTER] and the indicated number button at the same time for more than 2 seconds. 12 ≥The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones.
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7305en.book 51 ページ２００４年３月４日木曜日午後７時３９分 TV Guide On Screen system Page Television program list does not display when [TV GUIDE] is pressed. ≥Leave the unit turned off over night. ≥Check the connection and set up the TV Guide On Screen system again. ≥Consult your service provider if you are using a cable TV box. ≥Television program list is not available in your area. Set the unit using “Auto Channel Setting”.
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7305en.book 52 ページ２００４年３月４日木曜日午後７時３９分 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.
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7305en.book 53 ページ２００４年３月４日木曜日午後７時３９分 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.
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7305en.book 54 ページ２００４年３月４日木曜日午後７時３９分 Guía de referencia rápida en español Conexión de un televisor y videograbadora Consulte la ilustración que aparece en la página 7 de la sección en idioma inglés. Consulte la ilustración que aparece en la página 8 de la sección en idioma inglés. ≥Las conexiones del equipo descritas son ejemplos. ≥Antes de hacer la conexión, apague todos los equipos y lea los manuales de instrucciones apropiados.
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２００４年３月４日木曜日午後７時３９分 Preparación del sistema de guía de TV en pantalla Seleccione el idioma y el tipo de televisión Consulte la ilustración que aparece en la página 10 de la sección en idioma inglés. Consulte la ilustración que aparece en la página 12 de la sección en idioma inglés. Después de enchufar la unidad en una toma de CA de casa y pulsar [Í DVD POWER] para encender la unidad por primera vez, ésta inicia la preparación del sistema de guía de TV en pantalla y establece los canales.
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TV GUIDE On Screen System Step 1: Introduction To the TV Guide On Screen System This DVD Recorder features the TV Guide On Screen system that provides an 8-day rolling list of TV programs available in your area. Use the TV Guide On Screen system to choose TV programs and simplify the recording of your favorite TV shows.
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2. Using the UP/DOWN arrow keys on the remote, select the country you live in and press the “ENTER” key to continue. 3. Using either the numeric keypad or the UP/DOWN arrow keys on the remote, enter your zip code. Press the “ENTER” key to continue.
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4. If you receive TV programming via cable TV, select, “Yes” using the UP/DOWN arrow keys on the remote and press “ENTER.” If you use a roof top antenna, select “No”, press the “ENTER” key and proceed to Step 11. 5. If your local cable company requires you to use a cable box select “Yes” using the UP/ DOWN arrow keys, press “ENTER” and proceed to the next step. If you are not required to use a cable box, select “No” then press “ENTER” and proceed to Step 11. 6.
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7. Using the UP/DOWN arrow keys please select the channel your cable box outputs a signal on. If your cable box offers Audio/Video outputs select “Video 1”for optimum video quality. For cable boxes without Audio/Video outputs, select the appropriate channel to receive the cable box signal. Press the “ENTER” key to proceed. 8. Verify that the IR Blaster is connected and positioned properly. This device allows your DVD Recorder to communicate with your cable box.
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9. Select the brand of cable box you have, and press “ENTER.”. 10. We’ll now begin trying various IR codes to see which one communicates properly with your cable box. It’s quite common that this phase of the setup may have to be repeated numerous times. Once your cable box properly responds to the DVD Recorder, select “Yes” using the UP/DOWN arrow keys and press “ENTER.” 11. The confirmation screen should now be displaying all of the setting made.
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12. Once at least 24 hours has passed since the setup information was entered, you're ready to perform the final step of the installation procedure. When the unit is powered up you'll see a screen asking you to select the proper channel line-up. A channel line-up is the numerical designations for each station your cable company caries. In most cases you'll have at least two choices, though it's not uncommon for larger cities to offer several. It's important to realize that only one will be correct.
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• • The TV Guide On Screen system was designed such that all TV viewing would be done using your DVD Recorder to select the channels. When a cable box is used, and the DVD Recorder is placed in the standby mode, the DVD Recorder will cause the cable box to automatically scan channels to search for program data. In this situation, if the cable box were also connected directly to the TV, it would be impossible to view one channel continuously.
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LISTINGS MODE • The [LISTINGS] mode is the first screen displayed when the “Guide” button on the remote is pressed. This mode displays the Station, Title, Time, Length and contents and ratings. It allows the user to scroll through current and future program listings. 1. Use the UP/DOWN to select the channel. 2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT arrow keys, to scroll from present to future program listings. LISTINGS MODE Record Feature: This feature is located on the Action Bar of the Menu.
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2. Press the DOWN button then use the LEFT/RIGHT arrow buttons to select RECORD. 3. Press the Green button on the remote to set the Timer. 4. Use the remote and follow the on-screen prompt to input the Date, Start Time, End Time and Channel of the program to be recorded. LISTINGS MODE “Favorites Feature:” “Favorites” feature allows the user to select programs and acts as a viewing reminder. This feature will not record the program.
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SORT MODE • The [SORT] mode provides the user with the ability to preview program listings for various categories, such as movies, sports, children’s, educational, news, variety, series and alphabetically for up to 8 days. Each category will contain individual sub-categories. 1. From Main Menu, use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons on the Remote to select [SORT] 2. Press the DOWN arrow key to move into the Main Category section. 3. Select the desired category by using the LEFT/RIGHT buttons on the remote. 4.
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• The [SCHEDULE] mode contains the list of programs designated for FAVORITES/RECORD. FAVORITES and RECORD timers are displayed on separate lists. In addition to reviewing the list, the user may also remove the shows, change the frequency or modify the start/end times (only when recording) of the shows selected. To DELETE a scheduled program: 1. From the Main Menu Bar use the LEFT/RIGHT arrow keys on the remote to select [SCHEDULE]. 2. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to highlight and select the program. 3.
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PROMOTIONS MODE • The [PROMOTIONS] mode provides the user with a list of promotional items that have appeared as Panel Ads or Channel banners during the current day. The list also displays the TV Guide On Screen “FEATURES” and “USING…” panels displayed prior to initial listings download. Promotions are updated daily during pre-designated download times. 1. From the Main Menu Bar use the LEFT/RIGHT arrow keys on the remote to select [PROMOTIONS]. 2. Press the DOWN arrow key to move into the Feature Menu.
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CHANGE CHANNEL DISPLAY MODE • The [Change Channel Display] mode allows the user to customize the list of channels displayed on-screen by turning the channels ON or OFF. Additionally, the user has the option of changing the assigned channel to a different position on the LISTINGS grid. The user may make immediate channel line-up changes should the cable company periodically revise its channel assignments. To access the Change Channel Display feature: 1.
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Note: If the Cancel button on the Action Bar is selected, it will reverse all channel number and ON/OFF changes made during the prior session. Channels that were recently turned on, will display “No Listing” until the next data download occurs. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Initial Setup 1. Does the TV Guide On Screen system work with analog and digital cable boxes? Answer: Yes. The TV Guide On Screen system works with both analog and digital cable boxes. 2.
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Answer: Refer to the TV Guide On Screen section of the owner’s manualor follow the on-screen setup diagram or your TV owner’s manual. 11. Q: I’ve entered the setup data. When will I be able to view my TV program listings and use other TV Guide On Screen system features? Answer: After the setup data has been entered, the initial data download for the TV Guide On Screen system requires your unit to be placed in the Standby mode for the first 24 hours. 12.
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4) The TV was left powered ON for an extended period of time and the TV Guide On Screen system was unable to receive program data. 5) During the data download the station from which data is downloaded had an unscheduled outage. 6) If using an off-air antenna, marginal poor reception can cause some of the data to be missed. 7) If using a cable box, it was accidently turned off. In installations using a cable box, the box MUST be left on continuously. 3.
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Menu Bar, highlight Setup and choose “Change system settings”. Verify the data you entered is correct. 2. The cable company may have recently changed their channel lineup and has not yet informed industry sources of the changes. Use the Channel Editor feature to make changes. 12.
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Answer: Yes. Highlight the LISTINGS panel on the Main Menu Bar then press the GREEN (+24hrs) or BLUE (-24hrs) keys on the remote. In the SORT mode the user can skip to the next day’s listings by pressing the LEFT or RIGHT arrow key on the remote. Note: Time slots that have already passed cannot be accessed. 7. Q: How do I schedule a show as a “FAVORITE(s)”? Answer: Use the UP/DOWN or LEFT/RIGHT keys on the remote to highlight the desired show.
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5. Q: Can I record one channel while watching another? Answer: (without a cable box) Yes. If the TV picture becomes “fuzzy” when the Recorder turns on to record, simply press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote (not necessary on “pass through” only units with no ¾ modulation). Answer: (with a cable box) No. The user cannot watch one program and record another 6. Q: How many programs can be scheduled for FAVORITE/RECORD in the GUIDE? Answer: There is NO limitation to the number of shows that can be scheduled.