EH55.book Page 1 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM Operating Instructions DVD Recorder Model No. DMR-EH55 DMR-EH56 Region number supported by this unit HARD DISK DRIVE Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and DVD-Video according to where they are sold. ≥The region number of this unit is “2”. ≥The unit will play DVD-Video marked with labels containing “2” or “ALL”. Example: 2 ALL 2 3 5 Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product.
EH55.book Page 2 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM SUOMI 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.
EH55.book Page 3 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM 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 . . . . . . .
EH55.book Page 4 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM HDD, disc and card information HDD and discs you can use for recording and play DVD-RAM ≥4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm ≥2.8 GB, 8 cm Hard disk drive (HDD) ≥160 GB Disc type Logo – 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.
EH55.book Page 5 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM HDD and discs you can use for recording and play (continued) Logo Indicated in these instructions by – – [+R] before finalization [+R]DL] before finalization [DVD-V] after finalization [DVD-V] after finalization Compatible with high speed recording§3 – [+RW] ≥Digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” cannot be recorded. Video Video Video t t Y Only after finalizing the disc (➡ 62, 81).
EH55.book Page 6 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM 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.
EH55.book Page 7 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM Type SD Memory Card miniSDTM 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 miniSDTM card adaptor included with the miniSDTM card is necessary. ≥You can play and copy still pictures taken on a digital camera etc. (➡ 40, 56).
EH55.book Page 8 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM Important notes for recording When recording a bilingual programme [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] Select the main or secondary audio before recording (➡ 67, Bilingual Audio Selection) [HDD] [RAM] Both main and secondary audio can be recorded. You can change the audio during playback.
EH55.book Page 9 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM 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.
EH55.book Page 10 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM 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.
EH55.book Page 11 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM Included accessories ∏ ∏ ∏ ∏ ∏ 1 AC mains lead ≥For use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment. Also, do not use cords for other equipment with this unit. 2 RF coaxial cables 2 Batteries for remote control 1 Audio/video cable (EUR7659Y60) 1 Remote control The remote control information ∫ Batteries ∫ Use ≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control.
EH55.book Page 12 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : PAGE 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INPUT 0 SELECT SKIP CH A ShowView B DELETE C D SLOW/SEARCH 5 STOP 9 PROG/CHECK E F G GUIDE DIRECT NAVIGATO R 8 PLAY/x1.
EH55.book Page 13 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM Main unit 5 4 OPEN/CLOSE EXT LINK DV IN REC DRIVE SELECT k1.3 1.3 CH S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L/MONO -AUDIO IN- R AV3 6 7 8 Opening the front panel 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.
EH55.book Page 14 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM 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. Using a 21-pin Scart cable ≥You can use a variety of Q Link functions by connecting the unit to a Q Link compatible television (➡ 59).
C Page 15 Thursday, January 19, 2006 Connecting a television and digital/satellite receiver or decoder To the aerial Aerial cable 1 1:58 PM Television’s rear panel VHF/UHF RF IN RF coaxial cable (included) To household mains socket (AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz) AV IN RF coaxial cable (included) 2 Connecting a terminal other than the 21-pin Scart terminal (➡ 16) AC mains lead (included) Connect only after all other connections are complete.
EH55.book Page 16 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM STEP 1 Connection Other connections Connecting a television with S VIDEO terminals Connecting a television with AUDIO/VIDEO terminals The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the television.
EH55.book Page 17 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM Connecting an amplifier or system component ∫ Connecting a stereo amplifier ≥To enjoy multi-channel surround sound DVD-Video, connect an amplifier with Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG decoders. [Required]setting] “Digital Audio Output” in the Setup menu (➡ 67) ≥Before purchasing an optical digital audio cable (not included), check the terminal shape of the connected equipment. ≥You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not suited to DVD.
EH55.book Page 18 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM STEP 2 Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings ≥If the Country setting menu appears on the television. e.g.
EH55.book Page 19 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM GUIDE Plus+ system settings 3 One of the following screens will appear Confirm the message on the screen. 12.1. Wed 15:05 Landscape 12.1 Wed Prog. Type All Types 7th Heaven 15:05~16:05 The GUIDE Plus+ system is available in the following countries: Austria/Belgium/France/Germany/Italy/Netherlands/ Spain/Switzerland 16:00 16:30 15:00 ARD ZDF RTL SAT1 ***06 PRO7 MDR Ta... Abenteuer... Fliege-Die Talkshow ... Derrick Heute in ... Bianca-Wege.
EH55.book Page 20 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM GUIDE Plus+ system settings Refer to the control reference on page 18. Editing programme lists GUIDE Plus+ data download 1 2 Press [GUIDE]. Press [SUB MENU]. 12.1. Wed 15:05 There are 2 ways to download GUIDE Plus+ data. –Download automatically when the unit is turned off. –Download manually from “Data Download” in the Setup menu. HDD REC PLAY CH DC BS DUB EXT Link MPEG4 DVD REC PLAY SD PC D.MIX NET Prog.
Page 21 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM Host Channel Changing the settings You can change the basic settings for your GUIDE Plus+ list. 1 2 Press [GUIDE]. Press [SUB MENU]. 12.1. Wed 15:05 Landscape 12.1 Wed Time: List of Host Channel (As of end of February, 2006) Prog. Type All Types Gilmore girls 16:05~17:05 15:00 15:30 16:00 ... Derrick Heute in ... Bianca-Wege... Das Familiengericht Das Jugendgericht Richterin Barbara Sa... Richter Alexander... Detektiv Duel M...
EH55.book Page 22 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM Set up to match your television and remote control 4 DVD TV Í Í 3 6 9 2 5 8 0 PAGE Tuning CH Disc Picture Sound SELECT Connection Others DELETE 5 SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE TV Aspect Progressive TV System AV1 Output AV2 Settnigs Display ShowView INPUT SELECT SKIP STOP Setup AV 1 4 7 Numbered buttons VOLUME CH DRIVE SELECT TV operation buttons Press [3, 4] to select “Connection” and press [1]. PLAY/x1.
Page 23 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM 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. Turn TV on/off TV DRIVE SELECT Volume Í CH VOLUME AV Input select Channel Select PAGE 1 4 2 5 3 6 CH 3 Point the remote control at the television While pressing [Í TV], enter the code with the numbered buttons. e.g.
EH55.book Page 24 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM Recording television programmes 2 5 3 Press [W X CH] to select the channel. REC OPEN/CLOSE EXT LINK DV IN 1 Numbered buttons Í VOLUME CH 4 AV PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INPUT 0 SELECT SKIP ∫ To select with the numbered buttons: e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [5] 15: [1] ➡ [5] ∫ 3 1 TV Í k1.3 1.3 S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L/MONO -AUDIO IN- R AV3 DVD DRIVE SELECT REC DRIVE SELECT CH 3 CH REC ShowView DELETE SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE PLAY/x1.
EH55.book Page 25 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM Recording modes and approximate recording times DVD-RAM Recording Mode HDD (160 GB) Single-sided (4.7 GB) Doublesided§1 (9.4 GB) DVD-R DVD-RW +R +RW (4.7 GB) DVD-R DL§3 (8.5 GB) +R DL§3 (8.5 GB) XP (High picture quality recording mode) 36 hours 1hour 2 hours 1 hour 1 hour 45 min. 1 hour 45 min. SP (Standard recording mode) 70 hours 2 hours 4 hours 2 hours 3 hours 35 min. 3 hours 35 min.
EH55.book Page 26 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM 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 STOP CH ShowView DELETE SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 Refer to the “Important notes for recording” for more information (➡ 8).
Page 27 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM 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.
EH55.book Page 28 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM Timer recording Using the GUIDE Plus+ system to make timer recordings OPEN/CLOSE EXT LINK REC DRIVE SELECT k1.3 1.3 CH S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L/MONO -AUDIO IN- R DV IN AV3 ∫ EXT LINK ¥ REC DRIVE SELECT DVD Numbered buttons ¢ Í AV PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INPUT 0 SELECT SKIP ∫ VOLUME CH DRIVE SELECT STOP CH W X CH 1 Landscape 15.7. Tue 15.7. Tue 15:05 ShowView DELETE Press [GUIDE]. ShowView INPUT SELECT Time: PLAY/x1.
EH55.book Page 29 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM Operations in the GUIDE Plus+ system Selecting the programme from the desired category Press [GUIDE] to switch between Landscape view and Portrait view. Landscape 15.7. Tue ARD ZDF RTL SAT1 RTL2 VOX PRO7 16:30 1 ... Derrick Heute in ... Bianca-Wege... Das Familiengericht Das Jugendgericht Richterin Barbara Sa... Richter Alexander... Detektiv Duel M... Beyblade ... 7th Heaven Die Abschl... Freunde... RETURN Yu-... Gilmore... S.O.S Style & ...
EH55.book Page 30 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM Timer recording Refer to the control reference on page 28. Manually programming timer recordings Using SHOWVIEW number to make timer recordings Entering SHOWVIEW numbers is an easy way of timer recording. You can find these numbers in TV listings in newspapers or magazines. 1 1 Timer Recording Press [ShowView]. ShowView Record F 01 Input ShowView Number 0-9, and press ENTER. Press the numbered buttons to enter the SHOWVIEW number.
EH55.book Page 31 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM To cancel recording when recording has already begun While the unit is on Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive and press [∫]. Stop Recording Timer recording in progress. Stop this timer recording? It will be cancelled if you stop. Stop Recording Cancel ENTER RETURN Press [2, 1] to select “Stop Recording” and press [ENTER]. If you stop a timer recording, it will be cancelled.
EH55.book Page 32 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM Timer recording Refer to the control reference on page 28. Relief Recording 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. ≥The Direct Navigator shows which programmes were reliefrecorded (“ ” is displayed.) (➡ 34).
EH55.book Page 33 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM Recording broadcasts from an external equipment [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] See also “Important notes for recording” (➡ 8). Making timer recordings on the television To record programmes from digital/satellite receiver using timer programming (e.g., of digital broadcasts) Preparation ≥Make sure you connect the AV2 input terminal of this unit to the Scart terminal of a VCR or a digital/satellite receiver with a 21-pin Scart cable (➡ 15).
EH55.book Page 34 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM 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 DVD Í 1 Numbered buttons 1 3 Í 3 PLAY/x1.
EH55.book Page 35 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM ∫ 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.
EH55.book Page 36 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Refer to the control reference on page 34. 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.
EH55.book Page 37 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM 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.
EH55.book Page 38 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) Playing DivX discs DVD Í DVD TV Í Í VOLUME CH DRIVE SELECT DRIVE SELECT [-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. AV PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INPUT 0 SELECT Numbered buttons SKIP Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. CH 1 ShowView DELETE Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
Page 39 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM 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.
EH55.book Page 40 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) Refer to the control reference on page 38. 3 Playing still pictures DIRECT NAVIGATOR Picture (JPEG) View HDD [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [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 DVD-R or CD-R/ CD-RW on a PC. ≥You cannot playback still pictures while recording or copying.
EH55.book Page 41 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM 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].
EH55.book Page 42 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM Using on-screen menus/Status message Disc menu—Setting the disc content DVD Soundtrack§ [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] The disc’s audio attributes appear. [DVD-V] [DVD-A] Select the audio and language (➡ below, Audio attribute, Language). [VCD] (SVCD) and DivX Select the soundtrack number. ≥Soundtrack numbers are displayed even when there is only one audio type.
Page 43 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM Play menu—Change the play sequence This function works only when the elapsed play time is displayed. Select the item for repeat play. Depending on the disc, the items that can be selected will differ.
EH55.book Page 44 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM Editing titles/chapters TV Í DRIVE SELECT Í 1 VOLUME CH DRIVE SELECT AV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INPUT 0 SELECT SKIP PAUSE STOP CH 2 [HDD] [RAM] 3 Press the “Red” button to select “VIDEO”. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title. ShowView DELETE SLOW/SEARCH :, 9 PLAY/x1.3 ; 1 DIRECT NAVIGATOR HDD GUIDE R DIRECT NAVIGATO ENTER ARD 10.10. FRI ARD 11.10.
EH55.book Page 45 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM Title operations After performing steps 1–5 (➡ 44) 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.
EH55.book Page 46 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM Creating, editing and playing playlists TV Í VOLUME CH DRIVE SELECT AV DRIVE SELECT 3 Press [3, 4] to select “Playlists” and press [ENTER]. 4 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Create” and press [ENTER]. PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INPUT 0 SELECT SKIP CH ShowView DELETE SLOW/SEARCH Playlists HDD Playlist View -- STOP PAUSE -- -- -- -- PLAY/x1.
Page 47 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM 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.
EH55.book Page 48 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM Editing still pictures 1 2 3 TV Í Í VOLUME CH DRIVE SELECT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INPUT 0 SELECT SKIP ≥When you want to create an album using “Create Album”, press [SUB MENU] without selecting album. CH ShowView Editing a still picture: DELETE 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].
EH55.book Page 49 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM Album and picture operation After performing steps 1–4, page 48 [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.
EH55.book Page 50 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM Delete Navigator Using the DELETE Navigator to delete DVD TV Í DRIVE SELECT Í VOLUME CH DRIVE SELECT 1 While stopped 2 Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [3, 4] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER]. AV PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INPUT 0 SELECT SKIP CH ShowView DELETE Navigator 007 PAUSE VIDEO PICTURE --- 008 DELETE ARD 10.10. FRI ARD 11.10. SAT --- --- SLOW/SEARCH :, 9 STOP Title View HDD DELETE ; PLAY/x1.
EH55.book Page 51 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM Copy Easy copying from HDD to DVD with no difficult settings.
EH55.book Page 52 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM Copying titles or playlists TV VOLUME CH DRIVE SELECT AV 3 PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INPUT 0 SELECT Numbered buttons SKIP Press [3, 4] to select the title you want to copy and press [ENTER]. CH ShowView To show other pages Press [:, 9] to show other pages. DELETE SLOW/SEARCH :, 9 Multiple editing Select with [3, 4] and press [;]. (Repeat.) Press [ENTER] to register. ≥A check mark appears. Press [;] again to cancel.
Page 53 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM 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.
EH55.book Page 54 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM Copying titles or playlists ∫ To edit the copying list (Continued) Refer to the control reference on page 52. ∫ 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 55 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM 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.
EH55.book Page 56 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM Copying still pictures 6 DVD Í Í Numbered buttons VOLUME CH DRIVE SELECT DRIVE SELECT Register still pictures for copy. ≥If you are going to copy a registered list without making any changes to it (➡ step 7). TV AV You can register still pictures or still picture folders. ≥Still pictures and folders cannot be registered on the same list.
Page 57 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM 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] or [RAM] Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the SD drive.
EH55.book Page 58 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM Copying from a video cassette recorder TV 3 VOLUME CH DRIVE SELECT 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 ∫ Recording starts. CH ShowView DELETE INPUT SELECT SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE STOP Almost all videos and DVD-Video on sale have been treated to prevent illegal copying. Any software that has been so treated cannot be recorded using this unit. ; PLAY/x1.
EH55.book Page 59 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM Linked operations with the TV (Q Link) Preparation ≥Connect this unit to your TV with a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable (➡ 14). Download from the TV When you connect the unit to a TV, the station list data is automatically copied from the TV to the unit, and the TV stations are assigned to the programme positions on the unit in the same order as on the TV (➡ 18).
EH55.book Page 60 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM HDD, disc and card management Setting the protection DVD Í VOLUME CH DRIVE SELECT DRIVE SELECT [RAM] TV Í Preparation ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. AV PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INPUT 0 SELECT SKIP After performing steps 1–3 (➡ left) CH 4 ShowView DELETE SLOW/SEARCH 5 PAUSE STOP PLAY/x1.3 Press [3, 4] to select “Disc Protection” and press [ENTER]. Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].
Page 61 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM Deleting all titles and playlists—Delete all titles [HDD] [RAM] Deleting all the contents of a disc or card—Format Preparation ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive. ≥Release protection (➡ 60). [HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] [SD] [+R] [+R]DL] (New disc only) Preparation ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD, DVD or SD drive. ≥Release protection (➡ 60).
EH55.book Page 62 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM HDD, disc and card management Refer to the control reference on page 60. 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 (➡ 60) 4 5 Press [3, 4] to select “Top Menu” and press [ENTER].
EH55.book Page 63 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM Entering text TV VOLUME CH DRIVE SELECT AV Numbered buttons ¢ SKIP CH ShowView Repeat this step to enter other characters. DELETE ≥To delete a character Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the character in the name field and press [;]. (The selected characters are deleted.) SLOW/SEARCH :, 9 ∫ PAUSE STOP ≥Using the numbered buttons to enter characters ; PLAY/x1.3 e.g., entering the letter “R” 1 Press [7] to move to the 7th row.
EH55.book Page 64 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM FUNCTIONS window By using the FUNCTIONS window you may access the main functions quickly and easily. 1 DVD TV Í Í 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 Press [FUNCTIONS]. VOLUME CH CH FUNCTIONS Remain 30:00 SP HDD ShowView Playback Recording DELETE Delete Copy SLOW/SEARCH To Others ENTER RETURN PAUSE STOP PLAY/x1.
Page 65 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM Changing the unit’s settings Common procedures OPEN/CLOSE EXT LINK DV IN 1 REC DRIVE SELECT k1.3 1.3 CH S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L/MONO -AUDIO IN- R AV3 ∫ 2 < OPEN/CLOSE 3 4 DVD TV Í Í CH DRIVE SELECT Numbered buttons SKIP VOLUME Tabs PAGE Setup CH Tuning Disc Picture Sound Display Connection Others ShowView DELETE SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE 5 PLAY/x1.
EH55.book Page 66 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM Changing the unit’s settings (continued) Refer to the control reference on page 65. Summary of settings The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. Tabs Tuning Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) Manual (➡ 69) Auto-Setup Restart (➡ 70) Download from TV (➡ 70) Disc Settings for playback ≥Press [ENTER] to show the following settings. Ratings Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.
Page 67 Thursday, January 19, 2006 Tabs Sound 1:58 PM 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. –“Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On” (➡ 26).
EH55.book Page 68 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM Changing the unit’s settings Refer to the control reference on page 65. Tabs Menus Connection TV Aspect (➡ 18) Set to match the type of television connected. Progressive (➡ 22) This setting is fixed with “Off” if you set “AV1 Output” to “RGB 1 (without component)” or “RGB 2 (without component)”. TV System (➡ 70) AV1 Output Selects the output from the AV1 terminal. Select “RGB 1 (without component)” or “RGB 2 (without component)” for RGB output.
Page 69 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM Tuning ∫ To change the tuning settings for individual programme position 1 While stopped 2 Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [3, 4] to select “To Others” and press [ENTER]. 3 Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and press [ENTER]. Press [3, 4] to select “Tuning” and press [1]. 4 Setup 6 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a programme position and press [ENTER].
EH55.book Page 70 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM Changing the unit’s settings Refer to the control reference on page 65. TV System Restart set up You can restart auto channel setting if set up (➡ 18) fails for some reason. After performing steps 1–4 (➡ 69) 5 Press [3, 4] to select “Auto-Setup Restart” or “Download from TV” and press [ENTER]. The confirmation screen appears. Select “Download from TV” when you connect the unit to a Q Link compatible TV with a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable.
EH55.book Page 71 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM Manual Clock Setting Usually, the unit’s setup function (➡ 18) 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. 1 Changing the unit’s settings ≥In the case of a power failure, the clock setting remains in memory for approximately 60 minutes. While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS].
EH55.book Page 72 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM 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) 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. — — 24 Cannot playback. TV system is different from the setting.
EH55.book Page 73 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM 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. DVD (“∑” stands for a number.) ≥The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote control. 23 ≥GUIDE Plus+ data is being downloaded. 20 HARD ERR ≥If there is no change after turning the unit on and off, consult the dealer where the unit was purchased.
EH55.book Page 74 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM Frequently asked questions Refer to the following items if you have any doubts about unit operations. Set up What equipment is necessary to play multi channel surround sound? — ≥You cannot directly connect them to the unit. Connect through the amplifier etc. The television has a Scart terminal and component video input terminal.
Page 75 Thursday, January 19, 2006 GUIDE Plus+ Why is the GUIDE Plus+ system only available after approx. 2 hours? 1:58 PM ≥The data rate, at which GUIDE Plus+ is sent, is limited. Depending on the country, signal quality and number of channels received, the time until the GUIDE Plus+ system is ready can vary. — The Host Channel in France is Canal Plus.
EH55.book Page 76 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions 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. ≥Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions. ≥Image disturbance during search.
Page 77 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM Sound No sound. Low volume. Distorted sound. Cannot hear the desired audio type. Cannot switch audio. Page ≥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. –When playing bilingual broadcast programmes.
EH55.book Page 78 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM Troubleshooting guide Recording, timer recording and copying Cannot record. Cannot copy. 4, 5 61 60 81 45, 50, 61 — 45, 50, 61 — — — — ≥Check that the connection is correct. Timer recording does not work properly. ≥The timer programme is incorrect or different timer programme times overlap. Correct the programme. ≥The programme is not in timer recording standby. (The timer icon “F” in the timer recording list is not on.) 1 Press [PROG/CHECK].
Page 79 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM Play Play fails to start even when [1] (PLAY) is pressed. Play starts but then stops immediately. Audio and video momentarily pause. Page ≥Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up. ≥The disc is dirty. ≥You tried to play a blank disc or disc unplayable on this unit. ≥You tried to play a +RW that needs to be finalized on the equipment used for recording.
EH55.book Page 80 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM Troubleshooting guide Still pictures Cannot display Direct Navigator screen. ≥This screen cannot be displayed during recording or copy or while the unit is standing by for linked timer recording with external equipment. — Cannot edit or format a card. ≥Release the card’s protection setting. (With some cards, the “Write Protection Off” message sometimes appears on the screen even when protection has been set.
EH55.book Page 81 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM Glossary DTS (Digital Theater Systems) This surround system is used in many movie theaters. There is good separation between the channels, so realistic sound effects are possible. Dynamic range Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound that can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest level of sound before distortion occurs.
EH55.book Page 82 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM 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: DVD-R: DVD-RW: Ver. 2.0 Ver. 2.1/3X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 1.0 Ver.2.2/5X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 2.0 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.
EH55.book Page 83 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM 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.
EH55.book Page 84 Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 PM Index Album Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Aspect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Audio Attribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Receiving . . . . .
