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Operating Instructions

DVD Video Recorder

Model No. DMR-E500H

HARD DISK DRIVE

Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com

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.

]Note]

“EB” on the packaging indicates the United

Kingdom.

Region number supported by

this unit

Region numbers are allocated to DVD players

and software according to where they are sold.

≥The region number of this unit is “2”.

≥The unit will play DVDs marked with labels

containing “2” or “ALL”.

Example:

2 ALL

RQT7755-BEB

7755-B.book 1 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時５４分

Summary of content (80 pages)

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7755-B.book 1 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時５４分 Operating Instructions DVD Video Recorder Model No. DMR-E500H Region number supported by this unit Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software according to where they are sold. HARD DISK DRIVE Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com ≥The region number of this unit is “2”. ≥The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing “2” or “ALL”. Example: 2 ALL 2 3 5 Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product.
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7755-B.book 2 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時５４分 Caution for AC Mains Lead CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
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7755-B.book 3 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時５４分 Table of contents Transfer (Dubbing) Caution for AC Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Useful features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Control reference guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 STEP 1 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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7755-B.book 4 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時５４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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7755-B.book 5 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時５４分 Control reference guide Remote control DVD TV Turn the unit on (➡ page 11, 12) Television operations (➡page 15) VOLUME CH DIRECT TV REC Direct TV recording (➡ page 22) AV Select channels and title numbers etc.
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7755-B.book 6 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時５４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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755-B.book 7 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時５４分 Connecting a television with 21-pin Scart terminal and Satellite receiver ≥When there is no 21-pin Scart terminal on the television (➡page 8) ≥Change the “AV2 Input” setting to match the output from a satellite receiver and set the “AV2 Connection” setting to “Normal” in the SETUP menu (➡ page 67) after tuning is completed (➡page 11, 12). indicates included accessories. BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 2 BEFORE CONNECTION.
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7755-B.book 8 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時５４分 STEP 1 Connection Connecting a television with AUDIO/VIDEO, S-VIDEO or COMPONENT VIDEO terminals and VCR Connecting to the television using the 21-pin Scart leads (➡ page 7) indicates included accessories. indicates accessories not included. 1 4 are required connections. Connect in the numbered order. To household mains socket (AC 220–240 V, 50 Hz) Getting started BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 2 BEFORE CONNECTION.
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7755-B.book 9 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時５４分 Connecting a television with RF socket only and Satellite receiver Connect in the numbered order. If you do not have a Satellite receiver, connect the aerial to RF IN socket of this unit and skip step 3. To the aerial BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 2 BEFORE CONNECTION. indicates included accessories. indicates accessories not included.
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7755-B.book 10 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時５４分 STEP 1 Connection Connecting a digital receiver or decoder ≥Decoder here means the device used to decode scrambled broadcasts (Pay TV). ≥Change the “AV2 Input” and “AV2 Connection” settings in the SETUP menu to match the connected equipment (➡page 67) after tuning is completed (➡page 11, 12).
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7755-B.book 11 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時５４分 STEP 2 Channel reception settings 3 Í/ l When downloading has completed, the Owner ID settings screen appears. Press [1] and press the numbered buttons to enter a 4-digit PIN number. OPEN/CLOSE EJECT PC CARD SD CARD TIME SLIP HDD DVD TIME SLIP HDD SD CH PC DRIVE SELECT /x1.3 REC DVD Owner ID X CH W PIN number ¢¢¢¢ DVD Name House No.
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7755-B.book 12 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時５４分 Refer to the control reference on page 11. STEP 2 Channel reception settings Auto-Setup (Setup without Q Link functions) ≥When connecting to a television with the VIDEO OUT, S-VIDEO OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal (➡ page 8). ≥When connecting to a television that does not have the Q Link function (➡page 72).
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7755-B.book 13 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時５４分 VIDEO Plus+ numbers for Satellite/ Cable TV stations ≥When connecting to a television with RF socket only (➡page 9) TV screen This unit doesn’t recognise VIDEO Plus+ numbers for Satellite stations or Cable TV stations. The following operation also allows you to use VIDEO Plus+ numbers to make timer recordings for satellite and cable TV stations. As the settings indicated below are dummy timer recordings, delete them in step 6.
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7755-B.book 14 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時５４分 STEP 3 Set up to match your television and remote control 3 Press [3, 4] to select “Connection” and press [1]. Press [3, 4] to select “TV Aspect” and press [ENTER]. DVD TV VOLUME CH DIRECT TV REC AV HDD Numbered buttons TV operation buttons 4 SD/PC DVD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5 CH Press [3, 4] to select the TV aspect and press [ENTER].
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２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時５４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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7755-B.book 16 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時５４分 STEP 4 Multi-channel speaker setting Icon examples: Surround speaker (LS) DVD LS Select when the speaker supports low-frequency (under 100 Hz) reproduction. LS Select when the speaker does not support lowfrequency reproduction. TV CH DIRECT TV REC VOLUME AV HDD SD/PC DVD 1 2 3 4 5 6 No sound is output from the speaker.
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7755-B.book 17 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時５４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 — Video§ Still pictures MPEG4 ≥You can record up to 709 hours [in EP (8 Hour) mode] (➡ page 21, Recording modes and approximate recording times). ≥You can view the title being recorded from the beginning (Chasing playback, Time Slip) (➡page 21). ≥You can record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording”.
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7755-B.book 18 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時５４分 HDD, disc and card information Play-only discs (12 cm/8 cm) Getting started Disc type Logo Discs that cannot be played Instructions DVD-Audio [DVD-A] High fidelity music discs DVD-Video [DVD-V] High quality movie and music discs Video CD [VCD] Recorded music and video (including CD-R/RW) ≥2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm ≥3.95 and 4.
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7755-B.book 19 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時５４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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7755-B.book 20 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時５４分 Recording television programmes HDD, DVD indicator 2 1 OPEN/CLOSE EJECT SD CARD PC CARD TIME SLIP HDD DVD TIME SLIP HDD SD CH PC /x1.3 DRIVE SELECT REC DVD HDD, DVD indicator Time Slip indicator 3 TIME SLIP ∫ 1 5 DVD TV ¥ DIRECT TV REC AV Recording HDD Numbered buttons 1 VOLUME CH DIRECT TV REC When transferring (dubbing) in high speed mode to DVD-R after you have recorded to the HDD.
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２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時５４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.) ,} Playing while you are recording You can change the drive and play while recording on this unit.
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7755-B.book 22 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時５４分 Recording television programmes Refer to the control reference on page 20. Direct TV Recording [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] When connected to a television that has the Q Link function using a fully wired 21-pin Scart lead. 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 Recording Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the recording drive.
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7755-B.book 23 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時５４分 Timer recording 4 DVD VOLUME CH DIRECT TV REC AV HDD SD/PC DVD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 HDD, DVD VIDEO Plus+ 9 CANCEL ¢ CANCEL VIDEO Plus+ INPUT SELECT MANUAL SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.
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7755-B.book 24 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時５４分 Timer recording Refer to the control reference on page 23. [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 Recording 1 Press [PROG/CHECK]. TIMER RECORDING Remain HDD 30:24 SP DVD 1:58 SP No. Name 01 BBC Date Start Stop Mode PDC DVD space 15/ 7 TUE 19:00 20:00 SP OFF OK New Timer Programme 12:56:00 15. 7.
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２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時５４分 To record programmes from satellite receiver by RGB signals ∫ To change a programme Press [3, 4] to select the programme and press [ENTER]. (➡page 24, step 3) Preparation ≥Change the settings in the SETUP menu as follows (➡page 67). –“AV2 Input”: “RGB (Not NTSC)” –“AV2 Connection”: “Normal” ∫ To delete a programme Follow the steps indicated for manually programming timer recordings (➡ page 24).
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7755-B.book 26 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時５４分 Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs HDD, DVD indicator 2 1∫3 EJECT PC CARD TIME SLIP HDD DVD TIME SLIP HDD [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] 1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. OPEN/CLOSE SD CARD ∫ Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play— Direct Navigator SD PC /x1.
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7755-B.book 27 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時５４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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7755-B.book 28 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時５４分 Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Refer to the control reference on page 26. 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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7755-B.book 29 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時５４分 Using menus to play MP3 Using the tree screen to find a group DVD While the file list is displayed TV 1 VOLUME CH DIRECT TV REC AV DVD Numbered buttons HDD Press [1] while a track is highlighted to display the tree screen. SD/PC DVD 1 2 3 4 5 6 Selected group No. /Total groups If the group has no track, “– –” is displayed as group number.
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7755-B.book 30 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時５４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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２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時５４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 0009 ---- ---- ---- Previous ENTER 4 MPEG4 PICTURE 103__DVD 0001 RETURN 3 e.g., SD card drive Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
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7755-B.book 32 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時５４分 Playing MPEG4 titles DRIVE SELECT ∫ 1 [HDD] [RAM] [SD] [PC] (Mobile hard disk only) Preparation Insert a disc or a card (➡page 26, 30). OPEN/CLOSE EJECT PC CARD SD CARD TIME SLIP HDD TIME SLIP HDD DVD SD CH PC DRIVE SELECT /x1.3 REC DVD 1 Press [HDD], [DVD] or [SD/PC] to select the drive. HDD, DVD, SD, PC indicator D, E On the main unit, press [DRIVE SELECT] several times. The indicator lights up on the unit. e.g.
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7755-B.book 33 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時５４分 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). ≥On the main unit, press and hold [D] or [E].
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7755-B.book 34 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時５４分 Using on-screen menus and Status messages Disc menu—Setting the disc content DVD TV Soundtrack§ VOLUME CH DIRECT TV REC 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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２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時５４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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7755-B.book 36 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時５４分 Editing titles/chapters Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters DVD TV VOLUME CH DIRECT TV REC Preparation ≥Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the drive. ≥Release protection (➡page 62). [RAM] AV HDD, DVD HDD SD/PC DVD 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 CH VIDEO Plus+ 7 8 9 CANCEL INPUT SELECT MANUAL SKIP 0 SKIP :, 9 SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.
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7755-B.book 37 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時５４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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7755-B.book 38 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時５４分 Creating, editing and playing play lists 2 DVD TV VOLUME CH DIRECT TV REC Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “PLAY LIST” and press [ENTER]. PLAY LIST HDD AV PLAY LIST VIEW -- HDD, DVD HDD SD/PC DVD 1 2 -- -- -- -- Create 3 -- CH 4 5 7 8 6 Previous VIDEO Plus+ 9 CANCEL 0 SKIP 3 SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.
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7755-B.book 39 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時５４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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7755-B.book 40 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時５４分 Editing still pictures DVD TV CH DIRECT TV REC VOLUME 1 2 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. 3 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the still picture.
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7755-B.book 41 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時５４分 Editing MPEG4 titles 1 2 DVD TV VOLUME CH DIRECT TV REC AV HDD SD/PC DVD 1 2 3 4 5 6 HDD, DVD, SD/PC 3 CH 8 INPUT SELECT MANUAL SKIP 0 PAUSE PLAY/x1.
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7755-B.book 42 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時５４分 Entering text 1 Show Enter Name screen. DVD Title (timer recording) Select “Programme Name” in step 3 on page 23, 24. TV VOLUME CH DIRECT TV REC AV HDD Numbered buttons ¢ CANCEL Title Select “Enter Name” in step 4 on page 36. SD/PC DVD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Play list Select “Enter Name” in step 4 on page 39. CH Disc Select “Disc Name” in step 3 on page 62.
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7755-B.book 43 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時５４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 50). ∫ 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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7755-B.book 44 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時５４分 Transferring (dubbing) titles or play lists Transferring (dubbing) using the transferring (dubbing) list DVD TV VOLUME CH DIRECT TV REC [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. AV HDD Numbered buttons SD/PC DVD 1 2 3 4 5 6 CH VIDEO Plus+ 7 8 9 CANCEL INPUT SELECT MANUAL SKIP 0 SKIP :, 9 SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE ; PLAY/x1.
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２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時５４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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7755-B.book 46 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時５４分 Transferring (dubbing) titles or play lists Refer to the control reference on page 44. 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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7755-B.book 47 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時５４分 Recording from a video cassette recorder Manual recording DVD ; [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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7755-B.book 48 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時５４分 Transferring (dubbing) still pictures Recording from a video cassette recorder Refer to the control reference on page 47. HDD DV automatic recording (DV AUTO REC) 2 3 4 3 4 5 6 7 8 INPUT SELECT MANUAL SKIP 0 SKIP :, 9 STOP SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE PLAY/x1.
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２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時５４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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7755-B.book 50 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時５４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 20), can be transferred directly, or through DVD-RAM, to a SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard at high speed. MPEG4 MPEG4#MPEG4 HDD You can watch on a SD Video Camera.
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２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時５４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 66). VOLUME CH DIRECT TV REC AV HDD SD/PC DVD 1 2 3 4 5 6 CH VIDEO Plus+ 7 8 9 CANCEL 1 While stopped 2 Press [FUNCTIONS].
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7755-B.book 52 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時５４分 Transferring (dubbing) MPEG4/MPEG2§ titles § MPEG2 data taken on a SD Video Camera Refer to the control reference on page 51. After performing steps 1–4 (➡ page 51, 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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7755-Bp56-59.recover.fm 53 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時３０分 Operating the DVD recorder by computer The following operations are possible. –Giving names to video titles –Playback of MPEG4 titles –Viewing JPEG LAN cable (not included) ≥Use category 5 cable. HDD DVD SD PC This unit Modem (Dial-up) Computer Internet You can connect to the network with a router. ≥Set the router’s DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) to enable it to automatically assign IP addresses.
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7755-Bp56-59.recover.fm 54 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時３０分 Operating the DVD recorder by computer STEP 2 Setting up the Network To check and set the computer’s IP address DVD TV When the computer is connected to the DVD recorder via a router with its DHCP enabled, the following operations are not necessary. VOLUME CH DIRECT TV REC AV On the computer 1 2 HDD Click [start] ➜ [Control Panel]. Doubleclick [Network Connections]. Right-click the [Local Area Connection]§ icon and click [Properties].
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7755-Bp56-59.recover.fm 7 55 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時３０分 Press [3, 4] to select “Manual” and press [ENTER]. When connecting via a router with its DHCP enabled Select “Automatic (DHCP)” in this step. (Step 8–10 are unnecessary. Go to step 11.) SETUP Tuning Others Disc Picture Sound Display 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . Set Press “Set” to store the values after input. Press [3, 4] to select “IP Address” and press [ENTER]. Press the numbered buttons to enter the number and press [ENTER].
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7755-Bp56-59.recover.fm 56 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時３０分 Operating the DVD recorder by computer STEP 3 Operation Preparation ≥Insert a disc if necessary. ≥Switch the DVD recorder to standby mode. 3 Select the operation. [Note] ≥This function will not work while standing by for, or during, linked timer recording with external equipment. ≥Input signal from the AV2 terminal will not be output from the AV1 terminal while “AV NETWORK” is shown on the DVD recorder display.
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7755-Bp56-59.recover.fm 57 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時３０分 Playing back video titles recorded on another DVD recorder’s HDD The following operation is possible. You can playback video titles recorded on the HDD of other network compatible Panasonic DVD recorders without any need for transferring (dubbing). (This is not possible with the play list.) For example, a video title recorded on the unit in the living room (server) can be played back on the unit in the bedroom (client).
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7755-Bp56-59.recover.fm 58 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時３０分 Playing back video titles recorded on another DVD recorder’s HDD STEP 2 Setting up the Network 5 DVD Press [3, 4] to select “Enable” and press [ENTER].
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ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時３０分 10 Press [3, 4] to select the DVD recorder you want to register as a client and press [ENTER]. “≤” indicates the registered client unit. SETUP Tuning Others Registration of Client Unit No. Unit Name Model No. 01 Bedroom DMR-E500H Add manually ≥Press [ENTER] again to cancel. ≥Repeat this step to register other units as clients. ≥You can have up to 4 client units. To show other pages Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press [ENTER].
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7755-Bp56-59.recover.fm 60 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時３０分 Playing back video titles recorded on another DVD recorder’s HDD STEP 3 Operation HDD Numbered buttons 4 SD/PC DVD 1 2 3 4 5 6 CH Server Name:Living room 8 CANCEL Network List 9 INPUT SELECT MANUAL SKIP 0 SKIP :, 9 SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE ENTER FUNCTIONS FUNCTIONS 3,4,2,1 ENTER TOP MENU ENTER SUB MENU RETURN RETURN SUB MENU Ensure that the server is in standby mode.
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7755-Bp56-59.recover.fm 61 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時３０分 FUNCTIONS window By using the FUNCTIONS window you may access the main functions quickly and easily. DVD TV 1 VOLUME CH DIRECT TV REC AV HDD 1 2 Press [FUNCTIONS].
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7755-Bp60-79.recover.fm 62 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時３１分 HDD, disc and card management 4 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER]. DVD TV VOLUME CH DIRECT TV REC DISC MANAGEMENT Title No. 11 AV HDD DVD-RAM 1 2 HDD, DVD, SD/PC SD/PC DVD Used 3 Disc Name Disc Protection 5 6 7 8 9 Erase all titles (MPEG4) SELECT VIDEO Plus+ CANCEL RETURN The lock symbol appears closed when the disc is writeprotected.
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ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時３１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 37, Change Title Name Thumbnail) [HDD] [RAM] [SD] [PC] Preparation ≥Press [HDD], [DVD] or [SD/PC] to select the drive.
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7755-Bp60-79.recover.fm 64 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時３１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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7755-Bp60-79.recover.fm 65 ページ２００４年７月２３日 Tabs 午前１１時３１分 Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) Preferred Language Choose the Preferred Language for audio, subtitle and disc menus, if available on the disc. [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 67) with the numbered buttons when you select “Other ¢¢¢¢”.
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7755-Bp60-79.recover.fm 66 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時３１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 27) does not work. Dynamic Range Compression [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital only) Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.
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7755-Bp60-79.recover.fm 67 ページ２００４年７月２３日 Tabs 金曜日午前１１時３１分 Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) ≥16:9 ≥4:3 Progressive (➡ page 14) ≥On ≥Off TV System (➡page 69) ≥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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7755-Bp60-79.recover.fm 68 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時３１分 Changing the unit’s settings Press [3, 4] to select an item and press [1]. Refer to the control reference on page 64. Tuning 1 Pos To change the programme position in which the TV stations are assigned Press [3, 4] or numbered buttons to select the number of the desired programme position and press [ENTER]. Name To enter or change the name of a TV station Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to enter station name and press [ENTER].
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7755-Bp60-79.recover.fm 69 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時３１分 TV System 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. 1 2 3 4 5 ≥PAL (factory preset) –Select when connecting to a PAL or Multi-system television. Titles recorded using NTSC are played as PAL 60. –Select to record television programmes and PAL input from other equipment. –[HDD] Select when playing a PAL input title recorded on the HDD.
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7755-Bp60-79.recover.fm 70 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時３１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) 12cm 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) 12cm 4.7 GB (for General Ver.2.x/8k-SPEED DVD-R Revision 3.
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7755-Bp60-79.recover.fm 71 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時３１分 Glossary 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. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Provides a mechanism for automatically assigning network information such as the IP address or Subnet mask sent by the router and so on to this unit.
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7755-Bp60-79.recover.fm 72 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時３１分 Glossary Pan&Scan/Letterbox In general, DVD-Video are produced with the intention that they be viewed on a widescreen television (16:9 aspect ratio), so images often don’t fit regular (4:3 aspect ratio) televisions. Two styles of picture, “Pan & Scan” and “Letterbox”, deal with this problem. Pan & Scan: The sides are cut off so the picture fills the screen.
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7755-Bp60-79.recover.fm 73 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時３１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. 10 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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7755-Bp60-79.recover.fm 74 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時３１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.
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7755-Bp60-79.recover.fm 75 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時３１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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7755-Bp60-79.recover.fm 76 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時３１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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55-Bp60-79.recover.fm 77 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時３１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.) ≥When using the linked timer recording with external equipment, press [EXT LINK]. (“Ext Link” disappears.) The timer programme remains even after recording finishes. ≥The timer programme remains if set to daily or weekly.
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7755-Bp60-79.recover.fm 78 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時３１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. 79 17 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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7755-Bp60-79.recover.fm 79 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時３１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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7755-BIX.fm 80 ページ２００４年７月２３日金曜日午前１１時３２分 Index Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Audio Attribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Receiving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Recording level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Audio recording level . . . . . . . . . . . .