Panasonic DMR-EH60 warranty HDD Hard disk drive handling care

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HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care

Getting started

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.

∫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 power plug from the household AC outlet. In the event of a power failure during recording or play, the content may be damaged.

∫The HDD is a temporary storage device

The HDD is not an everlasting storage device for recorded content. Use the HDD as a temporary storage place for one-off viewing, editing, or saving recorded content to a disc.

∫Immediately save (backup) all content as soon as you feel there may be a problem with the HDD

If there is an irregularity within the HDD, repetitive strange sounds or problems with picture (block noise, etc.) may result. Using the HDD in this condition may worsen the problem and in the worst case the HDD may no longer become usable. As soon as you notice this type of problem, transfer (dub) all content to disc and request service. Recorded content (data) on an HDD that has become unusable is unrecoverable.

≥When the HDD has been automatically placed in the SLEEP mode (➡ below), or the unit is turned on or off, there may be an unexpected sound. This does not indicate a problem with this unit.

∫Setup precautions

≥Do not place in an enclosed area where the rear cooling fan and the cooling vents on the side are covered up.

≥Place the unit on a surface that is flat and not subject to vibration or impact.

≥Do not place on anything that generates heat like a video cassette recorder, etc.

≥Do not place in an area often subject to temperature changes.

≥Place in an area where condensation does

not occur. Condensation is a phenomenon where moisture forms on a cold surface when there is an extreme change in temperature. Condensation may cause internal damage to the unit.

≥Conditions where condensation may occur

–When there is an extreme change in temperature (moving from a very hot location to a very cold location, or vice versa, or when subjected to an air conditioner or when cooled air directly impacts the unit.) When the HDD (warms during operation) is subjected to cold air, condensation may form on the inside of the HDD and may cause damage to the HDD heads, etc.

–When there is high humidity or a lot of steam in the room. –During the rainy season.

In the above situation, without turning the unit on, let the unit adjust to the room temperature and wait 2–3 hours until condensation is gone.

∫Cigarette smoke, etc. causes malfunction or

breakdown

The unit may breakdown if cigarette smoke or bug spray/vapor, etc. gets inside the unit.

∫While operating

≥Do not move the unit or subject to vibration or impact. (The HDD may become damaged.)

≥Do not remove the AC power plug from the household AC outlet, or flip the power breaker switch.

While the unit is on, the HDD is rotating at high speed. Sound or movement due to rotation is normal.

∫When moving the unit

1Turn the unit off. (Wait until “BYE” disappears from the display.)

2 Remove the AC power plug from the household AC outlet.

3 Move only after the unit has come to a complete stop (approx. 2 minutes) in order to avoid subjecting to vibration and shock. (Even after turning the unit off, the HDD continues operating for a short time.)

∫HDD recording time remaining

This unit records using a VBR (Variable bit rate) data compression system to vary recorded data segments to match video data segments which may cause differences in the displayed amount of time and space remaining for recording.

If the remaining amount of time is insufficient, erase any unwanted titles to create enough space before you start recording. (Erasing a playlist will not increase the amount of time.)

∫When “HDD SLP (SLEEP)” appears in the display

The HDD has been automatically placed in the SLEEP mode. (The HDD continues to rotate at high speed while the unit is on. In order to extend the life of the HDD, the HDD will be placed in the SLEEP mode if no operation has been performed for 30 minutes while there is no disc on the disc tray.)

≥Press [HDD] to activate.

≥While in SLEEP mode play or recording may not begin right away because the HDD takes time to be re-activated. ≥When not using the unit, we recommend removing the disc in the tray in order to set the HDD to the SLEEP mode.

∫Indemnity concerning recorded content

Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or edited content (data), and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly. Likewise, the above also applies in a case where any type of repair is made to the unit (including any other non-HDD related component).

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Contents Warranty can be found on ExampleImportant Safety Instructions Table of contents Useful featuresHDD Hard disk drive handling care Unit care Disc and card handlingInserting/Removing the SD card Playing the disc on other DVD players Using DVD-R, DVD-RW and +R on this unitSAP Remote control AccessoriesBatteries Use HDD, disc and card information HDD and discs you can use for recording and playPlay-only discs 12 cm 5z/8 cm 3z DVD Video Recording format DVD-Video formatCards useable on this unit Discs that cannot be playedType Data that can be recorded and played InstructionsRQT8307 Press the Smart Wheel lightly when turning it These operations are also possible… ≥Changing channelsPower button Power Í/I Main unitUnit’s display Opening the front panelWhen the unit is not to be used for a long time Connection with a television and video cassette recorderTo enjoy even higher picture quality Sec. Quick Start for Recording & EPG DisplaySetting the IR Blaster Connection with a cable TV box and video cassette recorderConnection for transferring dubbing from video tape ConnectionTo enjoy even higher picture quality Connecting an amplifier or system component If the antenna connector doesn’t matchPress Í DVD Power Following the on-screen messagesInput the operating environment for Your televisionSet contents are displayed together Leave this unit in the standby modePress Enter Selecting television type Press 3, 4 to select the item and press EnterReturn ≥Aspect 43/AspectPress Setup Press 3, 4 to select SetupPower saving function Television operationRecording television programs Before recording Recording modes and approximate recording timesAfter recording Selecting audio to record Press AudioFlexible Recording Recording for High-Speed DubbingPlaying while you are recording Scheduled recording Press the Green buttonPress TV Guide Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to selectEnter the settings To cancel recording when it has already begunManually programming scheduled recordings Press ScheduleScheduled recording Using VCR Plusi system to make scheduled recordingsDubbing Check, change or delete a program Press 3, 4 to select the programTo change to the selected channel Utilizing the TV Guide On ScreenTM systemRegistering a program you don’t want to miss as Favorite Setup screen Change channel display menu-CHANNELMessages screen Promotions screenPlaying recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Operations during play Simple editing operations during play Changing audio during playUsing menus to play MP3 Using the tree screen to find a groupPress TOP Menu Press 3, 4 to select the track and press EnterPlaying still pictures JPEG/TIFF Useful functions during still picture PlayUsing on-screen menus Using on-screen menus/FUNCTIONS window and Status messagePress Display Functions window Press 3, 4 to select an itemStatus messages Press StatusEditing titles/chapters Editing titles/chapters and playingChapters Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the chapterChapter operations Title operationsCombine Creating, editing and playing playlists Press 2, 1 to select the source title and pressPress 2, 1 to select the position to Creating playlistsEditing and playing playlists/chapters Press SUB MENU, then 3, 4 toSelect the operation and press Enter Playlist operationsEditing still pictures Picture and folder operationTransferring dubbing mode Transferring dubbing speed mode types and featuresTransferring dubbing titles or playlists Transferring dubbing directionSet the recording mode One Touch Transfer dubbingSet the transfer dubbing direction Transferring dubbing titles or playlistsPress 3, 4 to select Start Dubbing and press Enter ≥If you are not going to change the setting step When the top menu is displayedSet Time Limit DVD-V HDDRecording from a video cassette recorder Manual recordingStart play on the other equipment Press ¥ RECTransferring dubbing using the transferring dubbing list Transferring dubbing still picturesRegister still pictures for transfer dubbing To register individual still picturesTo select another folder Structure of folders displayed by this unitFolder and press Enter Press 2, 1 to select SD HDD or RAMCommon procedures Setting the protectionHDD, disc and card management Providing a name for a discErasing all the contents of a disc or card-Format Erasing all titles and playlists-Erase All TitlesEnabling discs to be played on other equipment Press 3, 4 to select FinalizePress 2, 1 to select Yes Press 2, 1 to select StartEntering text Show Enter Name screenPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a character and press Enter Press SetChanging the unit’s settings Summary of settingsSetup Press 3, 4 to select the tab and pressVideo Changing the unit’s settings Tabs MenusScreen DTSAuto channel/clock settings Adjust Time ZonePress To select s1 or r1 CH WChannel captions Press 3, 4 to select the caption and pressPress 3, 4 to select the first character and press Press 2, 1 to return to the Channel Number columnOn the television MessagesOn the unit’s display Cover Frequently asked questionsPCM DTS TV Guide On Screen TM system Troubleshooting guide Picture quality when adjusted Low volumeCannot switch audio Remote control doesn’tTroubleshooting guide On, and when you try to start TV Guide On ScreenTM system As soon as the unit is turnedScheduled recording, the TV Display No Listing≥This occurs as scenes change during Quick View Title operation Start point Cannot erase chaptersSpecifications TiffGlossary Product Service Product informationLimited Warranty Warranty ServiceIf YOU Ship the Product to a Servicentre Panasonic Canada IncMemo Index
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