Panasonic DMR-E85H operating instructions Table of contents, Useful features

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Table of contents

Getting started

Useful features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 The remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Control reference guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 STEP 1 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 STEP 2 Channel reception settings . . . . . . . . . . . 10 STEP 3 Set up to match your television

and remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

To enjoy progressive video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

HDD and Disc information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Recording

Recording television programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Recording modes and approximate recording times . . . . . . . . 17 Direct TV Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Playing while you are recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Flexible Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Recording from an external equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Using SHOWVIEW number to make timer recordings. . . . . . . . . 19 Manually programming timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Check, change or delete a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Linked timer recordings with external equipment (EXT LINK) . . 21

Playing back

Playing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Operations during play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Editing operations during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Changing audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Using menus to play MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Using on-screen menus and Status messages. . 26

On-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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 out perform 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. There is no need to worry about overwriting already recorded content.

HDD recording

You can keep on recording your favorite programmes to an internal HDD that is able to record up to 142 hours [EP (8 Hour) mode].

You can also high speed transfer (dub) your favorite programmes to DVD-RAM or DVD-R and create a backup disc.

Instant play

There is no need to rewind or search forward. Direct Navigator guides you to the beginning of the recorded video immediately.

Editing

Editing titles/chapters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Title operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Creating, editing and playing play lists. . . . . . . . 30

Creating play lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Editing and playing play lists/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Play list operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Transfer (Dubbing)

 

 

started

One Touch Transfer (dubbing)

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Transferring (dubbing) titles or play lists

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Transferring (dubbing) using the transferring (dubbing) list . . .

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Getting

Transferring (dubbing) a finalized DVD-R

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Convenient functions

FUNCTIONS window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 DISC MANAGEMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Disc Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Disc Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Format Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Top Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Auto-Play Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Changing the unit’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Summary of settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 TV System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Clock settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Reference

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Frequently asked questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Chasing playback

There is no need to wait until recording is complete. Without stopping recording, you can play the video currently being recorded from its beginning.

Simultaneous Recording

and Playback

While recording, you can play another video programme that was recorded previously.

Time Slip

During play and also while recording, you can jump to the scene you wish to view by specifying the skip time.

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Contents Example Ejemplo Operating Instructions Instrucciones de funcionamientoStarted Useful features Table of contentsBatteries AccessoriesRemote control Please check and identify the supplied accessoriesUnit’s display Remote controlControl reference guide Main unitWhen the unit is not to be used for a long time Recommended connection for your televisionDo not connect the unit through a video cassette recorder AV1 terminal Connecting a television with 21-pin Scart terminal and VCRComponent Video OUT terminal ConnectionComponent video output Video OUT terminalConnecting an amplifier or system component To enjoy multi-channel surround sound on DVD-VideoConnection to a stereo amplifier Return Preset Download Setup with Q Link functionsIf the clock setting menu appears EnterAuto-Setup is complete when you see the television picture Auto-Setup Setup without Q Link functionsCountry setting menu appears Auto-Setup starts. This takes about 8 minutesTo enjoy progressive video Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Setup and press EnterSelecting television type and aspect Press FunctionsTelevision operation When the following indicator appears on the unit’s displayPoint the remote control at the television To change the code on the remote controlDiscs that cannot be played HDD and Disc informationHDD and discs you can use for recording and play Play-only discs 12 cm/8 cmGetting HDD Hard disk drive handling careRecording television programmes Press W X CH to select the channelPress ¥ REC to start recording Recording modes and approximate recording times Playing while you are recordingDirect TV Recording Recording from an external equipment Flexible RecordingPress ShowView Timer recordingUsing Showview number to make timer recordings Press F TimerPress 1 to move through the items Manually programming timer recordingsPress 3, 4 to select New Timer Press PROG/CHECKLinked timer recordings with external equipment EXT Link Check, change or delete a programmePress EXT Link Playing discs BackPlaying Manual Skip Operations during playSkipping the specified Time Time SlipPress Erase Press 2, 1 to select Erase and press Enter Editing operations during playChanging audio Press AudioPress TOP Menu Using menus to play MP3Using the tree screen to find a group Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a groupPress Display Using on-screen menus and Status messagesDisc menu-Setting the disc content On-screen menusPicture menu-Change the picture quality Status messagesPress Status Play menu-Change the play sequencePress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the chapter Editing titles/chaptersEditing titles/chapters and playing chapters Press Direct Navigator Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the titlePress Enter at the start point and end Set up Protection §Title operations Press 2, 1 to select Yes and press EnterCreating play lists Press 3 to cancelCreating, editing and playing play lists Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Play List and press EnterChapter Editing and playing play lists/chaptersPlay list operations MovePress SET Entering textShow Enter Name screen Press 3, 4 To select a Character and press EnterTransfer Dubbing Transferring dubbing titles or play listsDubbing One Touch Transfer dubbingPress Dubbing Press Enter to confirmDubbing Press 3, 4 to select Start Dubbing and press EnterTransferring dubbing a finalized DVD-R To edit the transferring dubbing listPress 3, 4 to select the operation and press Enter Functions windowPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select an item and press Enter Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Disc Management and press EnterFormat Disc Disc NameTop Menu Disc ProtectionConvenient functions Changing the unit’s settingsCommon procedures Summary of settingsPicture Tabs Menus Options Underlined items are the factory presetsFunctions TV System AV2 SettingsTV Aspect ProgressiveProgramme position TuningPress 3, 4 to select Manual and press Enter Press 3, 4, 2TV System Auto-Setup RestartTo change the setting all at once PAL!#NTSC Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a country and press EnterChild Lock Clock settingsSafety precautions SpecificationsGlossary Message Message appears when When ShowviewWhen programming LinkRecording Frequently asked questionsSet upPage CoverError messages On the televisionOn the unit’s display ≥Set the clock Display Troubleshooting guideFollowing do not indicate a problem with this unit BreaksSound No sound Low volumeCannot switch audio Remote control doesn’tTroubleshooting guide Maintenance Unit careDisc handling RGB Index
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