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Operating Instructions

使用說明書

DVD Video Recorder

DVD 錄影機

Model No. DMR-E500H

型號 : DMR-E500H

HARD DISK DRIVE

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.

親愛的用戶

感謝您購買本產品。

為獲得最佳的性能及安全性，請仔細閱讀這些說明。

連接、操作或調節本產品前，請通讀這些說明。

請妥善保管本說明書以備後用。

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 “3”.

≥The unit will play DVDs marked with labels

containing “3” or “ALL”.

本機支持的區域編號

根據 DVD 影碟機銷售的地區將區域編號分配給

DVD 影碟機和軟體。

≥ 本機的區域編號為 “3”。

≥ 本機可以播放標記了包含“3”或 “ALL”標籤

的 DVD。

Example:

例如︰

3 ALL

RQT7756-G

GCS

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Summary of content (76 pages)

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7756g.book 1 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 Operating Instructions 使用說明書 DVD Video Recorder DVD 錄影機 Model No. 型號 : DMR-E500H DMR-E500H 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 “3”. ≥The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing “3” or “ALL”.
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7756g.book 2 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 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.
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7756g.book 3 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 Table of contents Transfer (Dubbing) Connections for the Network function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Connecting a LAN cable to this unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 STEP 2 Channel reception settings . . . . . . . . . . . 11 STEP 3 Set up to match your television and remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 To enjoy progressive video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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7756g.book 4 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 Useful features This DVD Video recorder records high quality images to rapid random access capable HDD (Hard disk drive) and DVD-RAM. This has resulted in many new features that outperform older tape formats. The following information summarizes a few of these features. Instant recording You no longer need to search for empty disc space. By pressing the recording button, the unit finds available recording space and begins recording right away.
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7756g.book 5 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 Control reference guide Remote control DVD TV Turn the unit on (➡ page 11) AV HDD Select channels and title numbers etc.
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7756g.book 6 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６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.
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756g.book 7 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 Connecting a television with AUDIO/VIDEO, S-VIDEO or COMPONENT VIDEO terminals and VCR indicates included accessories. indicates accessories not included. 1 4 are required connections. Connect in the numbered order. When making this connection, ensure you connect the audio cables to the corresponding audio input terminals on the television.
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7756g.book 8 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 STEP 1 Connection Connecting an amplifier or system component Enjoy multi-channel surround sound on DVD by connecting an amplifier and speakers. There are two types of connection, digital and analog.
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7756g.book 9 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 Connections for the Network function ≥If this unit is connected to a computer, the following operations are possible. –Giving names to video titles –Playback of MPEG4 titles –Viewing JPEG ≥If this unit is connected to other network compatible DVD recorders, the following operation is possible.
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7756g.book 10 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 STEP 1 Connection Connecting a LAN cable to this unit SUB WOOFER CENTER R - SURROUND - L R L Y jLAN (10/100) R - AUDIO - L 5.1ch FRONT AV1 (TV) VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/BITSTREAM) PR AV4 IN OPTICAL AC IN R - AUDIO - L RF IN PB AUDIO OUT AV2 (DECODER/EXT) VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (NTSC:480p/480i, PAL:576p/576i) RF OUT Getting started This unit LAN cable (not included) Use category 5 cable.
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7756g.book 11 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 STEP 2 Channel reception settings Auto-Setup Í/ l When connecting to a television with the corresponding terminal (➡ page 7). OPEN/CLOSE EJECT PC CARD TIME SLIP HDD TIME SLIP HDD DVD SD CH PC DRIVE SELECT REC DVD X CH W /x1.3 This unit’s Auto-Setup function automatically tunes all available TV stations.
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7756g.book 12 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６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 INPUT SELECT AV HDD Numbered buttons 4 SD/PC DVD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 -/-- 5 CH Press [3, 4] to select the TV aspect and press [ENTER]. G-Code CANCEL Tuning Others Disc Picture Sound Display Connection Network SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.
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7756g.book 13 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６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.
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7756g.book 14 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 STEP 4 Multi-channel speaker setting Icon examples: Surround speaker (LS) DVD TV AV HDD Select when the speaker supports low-frequency (under 100 Hz) reproduction. LS Select when the speaker does not support lowfrequency reproduction. VOLUME CH INPUT SELECT LS SD/PC DVD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 No sound is output from the speaker.
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7756g.book 15 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 STEP 5 Setting up the Network 6 Press [3, 4] to select “TCP/IP Settings” and press [ENTER]. 7 Press [3, 4] to select “Automatic (DHCP)” and press [ENTER]. DVD TV VOLUME AV HDD SD/PC DVD 1 2 3 4 5 6 CH When connecting directly to a computer or via a router with its DHCP disabled Press [3, 4] to select “Manual” and press [ENTER] (➡ page 17, To manually enter the DVD recorder’s IP Address).
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7756g.book 16 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 STEP 5 Setting up the Network To set the IP address manually ∫ To check and set the computer’s IP address DVD TV On the computer VOLUME CH INPUT SELECT AV HDD Numbered buttons 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 CH G-Code 7 8 9 0 -/-- CANCEL MANUAL SKIP ¢ CANCEL Getting started 1 SD/PC DVD SKIP :, 9 SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE Click [start] ➜ [Control Panel]. Double-click [Network Connections].
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7756g.book 17 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 ∫ To manually enter the DVD recorder’s IP Address On the DVD recorder After step 6 (➡ page 15) Press [3, 4] to select “Manual” and press [ENTER]. TCP / IP Settings SETUP Tuning Others Disc Picture Sound Display Connection Network 2 3 IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DNS Server . . . . . . . . . . . Getting started 1 . Set Press “Set” to store the values after input.
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7756g.book 18 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 STEP 5 Setting up the Network Refer to the control reference on page 16. When more than one network compatible Panasonic DVD recorder is on the Network Getting started You can playback video titles on other network compatible Panasonic DVD recorders on the Network. When more than one network compatible Panasonic DVD recorder is connected, the terms “server” and “client” are used.
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7756g.book 19 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 HDD, disc and card information HDD and discs you can use for recording and play Type Logo Data that can be recorded and played Instructions Temporary storage — ≥You can record up to 709 hours [in EP (8 Hour) mode] (➡ page 23, Recording modes and approximate recording times). ≥You can view the title being recorded from the beginning (Chasing playback, Time Slip) (➡page 23). ≥You can record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording”.
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7756g.book 20 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 HDD, disc and card information Play-only discs (12 cm/8 cm) Getting started Disc type Logo DVD-Audio [DVD-A] High fidelity music discs DVD-Video [DVD-V] High quality movie and music discs Video CD [VCD] ≥This unit plays CD-R/CD-RW discs (audio recording discs) which have been recorded under one of the following standards: CD-DA, MP3 and Video CD. Close the session or finalize the disc after recording.
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7756g.book 21 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care ∫ The HDD is a device that is not built to withstand vibration/shock or dust Depending on the setup environment and handling of the HDD some content may become damaged and play and recording may no longer be possible. Especially during operation, do not subject the unit to any vibration, shock, or remove the AC mains lead from the household mains socket.
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7756g.book 22 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 Recording television programmes HDD, DVD indicator 2 1 OPEN/CLOSE EJECT SD CARD PC CARD TIME SLIP HDD DVD TIME SLIP HDD SD PC /x1.3 DRIVE SELECT REC CH DVD HDD, DVD indicator Time Slip indicator 3 ∫ 1 5 TIME SLIP When transferring (dubbing) in high speed mode to DVD-R after you have recorded to the HDD.
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ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 ∫ To specify a time to stop recording—One Touch Recording During recording Press [¥ REC] on the main unit to select the recording time. Each time you press the button: 30 (min.) ""# 60 (min.) ""# 90 (min.) ""# 120 (min.) ^" Counter (cancel) ,"" 240 (min.) ,"" 180 (min.) ,} ≥This does not work during timer recordings (➡page 25) or while using Flexible Recording (➡ page 24). To stop recording partway Press [∫].
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7756g.book 24 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 Recording television programmes Refer to the control reference on page 22. [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] Flexible Recording The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording within the remaining disc space. The recording mode becomes FR mode. e.g., Recorded Remain Perfectly fit! 45 minutes in SP mode Recording Recording rate between SP and LP 60 minutes Programme to be recorded Preparation ≥Select the channel to record.
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7756g.book 25 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 Timer recording 4 DVD VOLUME CH INPUT SELECT TIMER RECORDING AV HDD Numbered buttons SD/PC DVD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 -/-- HDD, DVD G-Code CANCEL G-Code SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.
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7756g.book 26 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 Timer recording Refer to the control reference on page 25. [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] You can enter up to 32 programmes up to a month in advance. (Each daily or weekly programme is counted as one programme.) Manually programming timer recordings 1 Press [PROG/CHECK]. TIMER RECORDING Remain HDD 30:24 SP DVD 1:58 SP 12:56:00 15. 7. TUE HDD Disc Recording No.
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7756g.book 27 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 Check, change or delete a programme ≥Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer recording list by pressing [PROG/CHECK]. Press [PROG/CHECK]. Icons [ This programme is currently recording. W The times overlap those in another programme. Recording of the programme with the later start time starts when the earlier programme finishes recording. F The disc was full so the programme failed to record.
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7756g.book 28 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs HDD, DVD indicator 2 ∫ Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play— Direct Navigator 1∫3 [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] 1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. OPEN/CLOSE EJECT PC CARD SD CARD TIME SLIP HDD DVD TIME SLIP HDD SD CH PC DRIVE SELECT ≥Thumbnail Display /x1.3 ≥Table Display REC DVD DIRECT NAVIGATOR TITLE VIEW HDD 007 VIDEO MPEG4 PICTURE DIRECT NAVIGATOR No.
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7756g.book 29 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 Operations during play Stop Press [∫]. Pause XP SP REC PLAY LP EP HDD 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. EXT Link Press [;]. Press again to restart play. Search Press [6] or [5]. ≥On the main unit, press and hold [D] or [E].
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7756g.book 30 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Refer to the control reference on page 28. Editing operations during play Erase [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] 1 Press [ERASE]. 2 Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER]. ≥A title cannot be restored once it is erased. Make certain before proceeding. ≥You cannot erase while recording or transferring (dubbing). Create Chapter Press [CREATE CHAPTER].
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7756g.book 31 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６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 INPUT SELECT AV Numbered buttons HDD SD/PC DVD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Selected group No. /Total groups If the group has no track, “– –” is displayed as group number. CH G-Code CANCEL MENU G 8 T 14 TOTAL 40/111 MANUAL SKIP -/-- 0 SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 DIRECT NAVIGATOR No.
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7756g.book 32 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 Playing still pictures DRIVE SELECT PC card slot OPEN/CLOSE EJECT SD CARD PC CARD TIME SLIP HDD SD card slot HDD DVD SD PC DRIVE SELECT /x1.3 DVD HDD, DVD, SD, PC indicator ∫ Inserting/Removing the SD/PC card Only insert or remove the SD/PC card after turning the unit off. When the card indicator (“SD” or “PC”) on the unit’s display is flashing, the card is being read from or written to. Do not turn off the unit or remove the card.
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ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 [HDD] [RAM] [SD] [PC] 1 ∫ To select the still pictures in another folder Press [HDD], [DVD] or [SD/PC] to select the drive. ≥Each time you press [SD/PC]: SD card drive ,". PC card drive ≥On the main unit, press [DRIVE SELECT] several times. The indicator lights up on the unit. 2 SD CARD Folder 0002 0003 0004 0005 0006 0007 0008 ---- Previous ENTER RETURN 4 MPEG4 PICTURE 103__DVD 0001 0009 3 e.g., SD card drive Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
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7756g.book 34 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 Playing MPEG4 titles DRIVE SELECT ∫ 1 [HDD] [RAM] [SD] [PC] (Mobile hard disk only) Preparation Insert a disc or a card (➡page 28, 32). OPEN/CLOSE EJECT SD CARD PC CARD TIME SLIP HDD TIME SLIP HDD DVD SD CH PC DRIVE SELECT /x1.3 REC DVD HDD, DVD, SD, PC indicator 1 Press [HDD], [DVD] or [SD/PC] to select the drive. On the main unit, press [DRIVE SELECT] several times. The indicator lights up on the unit. D, E e.g.
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7756g.book 35 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 Useful functions during MPEG4 title play Pause Press [;]. [HDD] [RAM] [SD] [PC] (Mobile hard disk only) The status display will be shown automatically (➡below). Press again to restart play. Search Press [6] or [5]. [HDD] [RAM] [SD] [PC] (Mobile hard disk only) While searching, the title being played is displayed as a still picture. The elapsed play time display will be shown automatically to indicate the current position (➡below).
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7756g.book 36 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 Using on-screen menus and Status messages Disc menu—Setting the disc content DVD TV Soundtrack§ VOLUME CH INPUT SELECT AV HDD [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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ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６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 Status messages Status messages appear on the television when you operate the unit to show the condition of the unit. Press [STATUS]. [VCD] [CD] (excluding MP3 discs) [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [DVD-A] [CD] (MP3 discs only) [HDD] [RAM] [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [DVD-A] [VCD] [CD] Select “OFF” to cancel.
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7756g.book 38 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 Editing titles/chapters Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters DVD TV Preparation ≥Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the drive. ≥Release protection (➡page 58). [RAM] VOLUME CH INPUT SELECT AV HDD, DVD HDD SD/PC DVD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 CH G-Code CANCEL MANUAL SKIP 0 -/-- SKIP :, 9 3 SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.
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7756g.book 39 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 Title operations Erase§ Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER]. [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] ≥Once erased, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding. ≥The available recording time on DVD-R does not increase when you erase titles. Properties Information (e.g., time and date) is shown. Properties [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] Dinosaur No.
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7756g.book 40 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 Creating, editing and playing play lists 2 DVD TV VOLUME CH INPUT SELECT Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “PLAY LIST” and press [ENTER]. PLAY LIST HDD AV PLAY LIST VIEW -- HDD, DVD HDD SD/PC DVD 1 2 -- -- -- -- Create 3 -- CH 4 5 6 7 8 9 Previous G-Code 0 -/-- 3 SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.
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7756g.book 41 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 Editing and playing play lists/chapters 1 2 3 Play list operations Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “PLAY LIST” and press [ENTER]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the play list. Erase§ Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER]. Properties Play list information (e.g., time and date) is shown. Properties Dinosaur No. 10 Chapters 002 To start play ➡ Press [ENTER]. To edit ➡ Step 4.
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7756g.book 42 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 Editing still pictures 1 2 DVD TV CH INPUT SELECT VOLUME AV HDD SD/PC DVD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 -/-- HDD, DVD, SD/PC 3 CH STOP DIRECT NAVIGATOR 4 MANUAL SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY/x1.3 FUNCTIONS ENTER SUB MENU RETURN PROG/CHECK DISPLAY Set up Protection Cancel Protection below DPOF Start Slide Show RETURN SUB MENU Press [SUB MENU], then [3, 4] to select the operation and press [ENTER].
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7756g.book 43 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 Editing MPEG4 titles 1 2 DVD TV VOLUME CH INPUT SELECT AV HDD SD/PC DVD 1 2 3 4 5 6 HDD, DVD, SD/PC 3 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “MPEG4” tab and press [ENTER]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title.
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7756g.book 44 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 Entering text 1 Show Enter Name screen. DVD Title (timer recording) Select “Programme Name” in step 3 on page 25, 26. TV VOLUME CH INPUT SELECT AV HDD Numbered buttons ¢ CANCEL Title Select “Enter Name” in step 4 on page 38. SD/PC DVD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Play list Select “Enter Name” in step 4 on page 41. CH Disc Select “Disc Name” in step 3 on page 58.
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7756g.book 45 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６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. When transferring (dubbing) MPEG4 motion pictures or video titles by converting them to MPEG4 format (➡page 52). ∫ 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.
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7756g.book 46 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 Transferring (dubbing) titles or play lists Transferring (dubbing) using the transferring (dubbing) list DVD TV [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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ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 3 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the titles or play lists and press [ENTER]. ≥To select a multiple number of items together, press [;] to add the check mark and press [ENTER] (➡ below, Multiple editing).
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7756g.book 48 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 Transferring (dubbing) titles or play lists Refer to the control reference on page 46. Transferring (dubbing) a finalized DVD-R [DVD-V] > [HDD] While playing a disc, the content being played is transferred (dubbed) to the HDD according to the set time. ≥Operations and on screen displays during transfer (dubbing) are also recorded. ≥Almost all DVD-Video on sale have been treated to prevent illegal copying, and cannot be transferred (dubbed).
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7756g.book 49 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 Recording from a video cassette recorder Manual recording [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] Preparation ≥Connect a video cassette recorder to this unit’s input terminals. ≥Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the recording drive. ≥To adjust the audio recording level (➡ below) ≥When recording bilingual programmes [HDD] [RAM] When both M 1 and M 2 is selected on the connected equipment, you can select the audio type in playback.
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7756g.book 50 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 Transferring (dubbing) still pictures Recording from a video cassette recorder Refer to the control reference on page 49. HDD DV automatic recording (DV AUTO REC) SD/PC DVD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SD/PC CH [HDD] [RAM] When the “DV AUTO REC” function is used, programmes are recorded as a title while at the same time chapters are created at each break in the images and the play list is created automatically.
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ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 ∫ To register on a folder by folder basis Transferring (dubbing) all the still pictures on a card—COPY ALL PICTURES 1 Press [3, 4] to select “Picture/Folder” and press [ENTER]. DUBBING Create dubbing list. Cancel All 1 Dubbing Direction SD CARD > HDD Picture Picture/Folder Destination Capacity: 4343MB Name of item No. Size New item [SD] or [PC] > [HDD] or [RAM] 2 Dubbing Mode 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Folder” and press [ENTER].
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7756g.book 52 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 Transferring (dubbing) MPEG4/MPEG2§ titles § MPEG2 data taken on a SD Video Camera ∫ Transferring (dubbing) types and features High Speed mode transfer (dubbing) MPEG4 MPEG4 titles recorded on the HDD using the simultaneous MPEG4 recording function (➡ page 22), can be transferred directly, or through DVD-RAM, to a SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard at high speed.
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7756g.book 53 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 Transferring (dubbing) using the transferring (dubbing) list DVD TV [HDD] [RAM] [SD] [PC] (Mobile hard disk only) Preparation Select the audio type to be used when transferring (dubbing) a video title by converting to MPEG4 format, from “Bilingual Audio Selection” in the SETUP menu (➡ page 62). VOLUME CH INPUT SELECT AV HDD SD/PC DVD 1 2 3 4 5 6 CH G-Code 7 8 9 0 -/-- CANCEL While stopped 2 Press [FUNCTIONS].
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7756g.book 54 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 Transferring (dubbing) MPEG4/MPEG2§ titles § MPEG2 data taken on a SD Video Camera Refer to the control reference on page 53. After performing steps 1–4 (➡ page 53, right column) 5 Press [3, 4] to select “Create List” and press [1]. DUBBING Create dubbing list. Cancel All 1 Dubbing Direction HDD > SD CARD Size: 0MB Destination Capacity: 4343MB Name of item No.
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7756g.book 55 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 Operating the DVD recorder by computer Refer to the control reference on page 56. 3 Select the operation. The functions below are available if you connect your computer to the DVD recorder directly or through the Home Network. ≥Entering, and editing, the names of video titles recorded on the DVD recorder’s HDD or DVD-RAM.
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7756g.book 56 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 Playing back video titles recorded on another DVD recorder’s HDD HDD Numbered buttons 4 SD/PC DVD 1 2 3 4 5 6 CH Press [3, 4] to select a title and press [ENTER]. Server Name:Living room 7 8 9 0 -/-- CANCEL :, 9 Network List MANUAL SKIP SKIP STOP SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE PLAY/x1.
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7756g.book 57 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 FUNCTIONS window By using the FUNCTIONS window you may access the main functions quickly and easily. DVD TV 1 VOLUME CH INPUT SELECT AV HDD 1 2 Press [FUNCTIONS].
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7756g.book 58 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 HDD, disc and card management 4 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER]. DVD TV DISC MANAGEMENT Title No. 11 VOLUME CH INPUT SELECT AV HDD DVD-RAM 1 2 HDD, DVD, SD/PC SD/PC DVD Used 3 Disc Name Disc Protection 5 6 7 8 9 MANUAL SKIP The lock symbol appears closed when the disc is writeprotected. -/-SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.
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ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 Erasing all the contents of a disc or card—Format 3 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the background and press [ENTER]. You can select the background TOP MENU LIST that will be displayed as the DVD-Video top menu after finalizing. Display after finalizing ≥You can change thumbnails Thumbnail displayed in the top menu. (Still picture) (➡page 39, Change Title Name Thumbnail) [HDD] [RAM] [SD] [PC] Preparation ≥Press [HDD], [DVD] or [SD/PC] to select the drive.
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7756g.book 60 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 Changing the unit’s settings Common procedures ∫ < OPEN/CLOSE OPEN/CLOSE EJECT SD CARD PC CARD TIME SLIP HDD HDD DVD SD PC DRIVE SELECT 1 While stopped 2 Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “SETUP” and press [ENTER]. /x1.
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ページ２００４年７月２８日 Tabs Disc 水曜日午後６時２６分 Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) Preferred 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 63) with the numbered buttons when you select “Other ¢¢¢¢”. When the selected language is not available on the disc, the default language is played.
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7756g.book 62 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６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 29) does not work. Dynamic Range Compression [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital only) Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.
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ページ２００４年７月２８日 Tabs 水曜日午後６時２６分 Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) ≥16:9 ≥4:3 Progressive (➡ page 12) ≥On ≥Off TV System (➡page 65) ≥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.
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7756g.book 64 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 Changing the unit’s settings Refer to the control reference on page 60. ∫ To change the tuning settings for individual programme position Tuning 1 2 3 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]. SETUP Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a programme position and press [ENTER].
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ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 Auto-Setup Restart TV System You can restart auto channel setting if Auto-Setup (➡page 11) fails for some reason. After performing steps 1–3 (➡page 64) Change the setting to match the equipment you are connecting with, or to match the title when there are both PAL and NTSC titles on the HDD. 4 1 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]. Auto-Setup starts.
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7756g.book 66 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 Specifications Recording system 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 12 cm 4.7 GB (Ver. 2.1/3k-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 1.0) 12 cm 4.7 GB (Ver.2.2/5k-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 2.0) 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) 12 cm 4.7 GB (for General Ver.2.x/8k-SPEED DVD-R Revision 3.
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7756g.book 67 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 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.
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7756g.book 68 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 Glossary Formatting Formatting is the process of making media such as DVD-RAM recordable on recording equipment. You can format the HDD, DVD-RAM and memory cards on this unit. Formatting erases irrevocably all contents. Frames and fields Frames refer to the single images that constitute the video you see on your television. Each frame consists of two fields.
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7756g.book 69 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 Frequently asked questions Set up Page What equipment is necessary to play multi channel surround sound? ≥This unit has a built-in decoder so you can enjoy multi-channel surround sound by connecting an amplifier with AUDIO OUT 5.1 ch terminals and three or more speakers. 8 Are the headphones and speakers directly connected to the unit? ≥You cannot directly connect to the unit. Connect through the amplifier etc.
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7756g.book 70 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 Error messages On the television Page Cannot connect to the network. ≥The router etc. is not properly connected. Please check the LAN cable connection and router’s AC main’s lead and setting (DHCP server setting etc.). Cannot finish recording completely. ≥The programme was copy-protected. ≥The HDD or disc may be full. — — Cannot playback this title. TV system is different from the setting. To playback this title, please change the TV System in SETUP.
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7756g.book 71 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６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. ≥Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions. ≥Image disturbance during search.
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7756g.book 72 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 Troubleshooting guide Sound No sound. Low volume. Distorted sound. Cannot hear the desired audio type. Cannot switch audio. Page ≥Check the connections and 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 three or more speakers are connected.
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7756g.book 73 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 Recording, timer recording and transferring (dubbing) (Continued) Page Timer recording does not stop even when [∫] is pressed. ≥While using timer recording, press [F TIMER]. (“F” disappears.) The timer programme remains even after recording finishes. ≥The timer programme remains if set to daily or weekly. 26 A part or whole of a recorded title has been lost.
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7756g.book 74 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 Troubleshooting guide Edit Page Cannot format. ≥The disc is dirty. Use a special cleaner and wipe clean. ≥You tried formatting a disc that is not compatible with this unit. 75 19 Cannot create chapters. ≥The unit writes the chapter information to the disc when you turn it off or remove the disc. The information is not written if there is an interruption to the power before this. ≥These operations are not possible with still pictures.
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7756g.book 75 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 Maintenance/Disc and card handling Unit care The precision parts in this unit are readily affected by the environment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust. Cigarette smoke also can cause malfunction or breakdown. To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. ≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit. ≥Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully.
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7756g.book 76 ページ２００４年７月２８日水曜日午後６時２６分 Index Angle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Aspect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Audio Attribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Receiving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Recording level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Audio recording level . . . . . . . . . . . . .