Panasonic DMR-EH68, DMR-EH58 Copying from a video cassette recorder, Manual recording

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Copying from a video cassette recorder

e.g., Connecting to the AV3 or DV input terminals on the front

You can also connect to the AV4 input terminals on the rear. ≥Turn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting.

REC

This unit

DV IN

S VIDEO

VIDEO L/MONO - AUDIO- R

 

 

AV3 IN

 

 

Yellow White Red

DV cable

S Video

 

(IEEE 1394, 4-pin)

Audio/Video

 

cable§

cable

 

 

Other video equipment

Connect to Audio/Video output terminals.

If the audio output of the other equipment is monaural Connect to L/MONO on the AV3 input terminals at the front.

§The S VIDEO terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO terminal.

When recording from the unit’s DV terminal

≥Select the type of audio recording from “Audio Mode for DV Input” in the Setup menu (➡ 59).

≥When recording from DV equipment (e.g., digital video camcorder), you can record audio/video recordings from DV tape only.

≥When “Rec for High Speed Copy” (➡ 58) is set to “On” and you make a copy, the copy will be made using the picture size selected in “Aspect for Recording” (➡ 58) of the Setup menu.

About the aspect when recording a programme (➡ 20)

[Note]

≥If it becomes time for a timer recording to start while copying, the

recording will start and the copying will stop.

≥If video is copied from another piece of equipment to this unit, then the video quality will be degraded.

Manual recording

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

Preparation

≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive. ≥Press [REC MODE] to select the recording mode.

≥When recording bilingual programmes (➡ 20, Important notes for recording)

≥When the output signal from the external equipment is NTSC, change the “TV System” to “NTSC” in the Setup menu (➡ 60). This unit cannot record NTSC signals to discs that already have PAL signal recordings. (However, both types of programmes can be recorded onto the HDD.)

≥To reduce noise in input from a video cassette recorder, set “Input NR” to “On” in the on-screen menu (➡ 53).

≥Check the time on the unit is correct.

1 While stopped

Press [INPUT SELECT] to select the input channel for the equipment you have connected.

e.g., If you have connected to AV3 input terminals, select “A3”.

2 Start play on the other equipment.

3 When you want to start recording

Press [¥ REC].

Recording starts.

To skip unwanted parts

Press [;] to pause recording. (Press again to restart recording.)

To stop recording

Press [∫].

Almost all videos and DVD-Video on sale have been treated to prevent illegal copying. Any software that has been so treated cannot be recorded using this unit.

≥Using Flexible Recording (➡ 22), you can record the content of a video cassette (approx. 1–8 hours) to a 4.7 GB disc with the best possible quality of recording without wasting disc space.

DV automatic recording (DV Auto Rec)

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

 

[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

recorder

each break in the images and the playlist is created automatically.

Preparation

 

 

1 Turn off the main unit and DV equipment, then connect the

equipment with the unit’s DV input terminal (➡ left).

2 Turn on the main unit.

 

 

cassette

≥When the output signal from the external equipment is NTSC,

change the “TV System” to “NTSC” in the Setup menu (➡ 60).

1 Turn on the DV equipment, and pause

video

play at the point you want recording to

start.

 

 

The following screen appears.

a

from

DV Auto Rec

 

DV unit is connected.

 

Record from the DV unit?

recording/Copying

Rec to HDD Rec to DVD

Cancel

SELECT

 

 

OK

RETURN

 

≥When the screen is not displayed

After performing step 1

1 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive.

2 Press [FUNCTION MENU].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others” and press [OK].

Advanced

4 Press [3, 4] to select “DV Auto Rec” and press [OK].

➡ Go to step 3 (➡below)

2 Press [2, 1] to select “Rec to HDD”

or “Rec to DVD” and press [OK].

 

3 Press [REC MODE] to select the

 

recording mode.

 

4 Press [2, 1] to select “Rec” and

 

press [OK].

 

 

 

Recording starts.

 

 

 

When recording finishes

The confirmation screen appears. Press [OK] to finish DV automatic recording.

To stop recording

Press [∫].

[Note]

≥Only one piece of DV equipment (e.g., digital video camcorder) can

be connected to the unit via the DV input terminal.

≥It is not possible to operate the unit from the connected DV equipment. ≥The DV input on this unit is for use with DV equipment only. (It

cannot be connected to a computer, etc.)

≥The DV equipment name may not be shown correctly.

≥Depending on the DV equipment, the images or audio may not be

input properly.

≥The date and time information on the tape of the DV equipment will

not be recorded.

≥You cannot record and play simultaneously.

If the DV automatic recording function does not work properly, check the connections and DV equipment settings, and turn the unit off and back on.

If that does not work, follow the instructions for manual recording (➡ left).

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Contents Example Model No. DMR-EH68RQT9075-L Before use If you see this symbolHow to replace the fuse For Saudi ArabiaTable of contents Use Included accessoriesRemote control information BatteriesIncluded HDD Hard disk drive handling careUnit care Handling care/Unit careTurn the unit on Remote controlControl reference guide AustraliaandN.ZControl reference guide 1Standby/on switch Í/IMain unit Unit’s displayLead on Before Connection Connecting a televisionRead AC MainsRegarding Viera Link Hdavi ControlTM function This unit’s rear panel RequiredsettingConnection Return Country setting screen appears on the televisionDVD Numbered ButtonsRecording format HDD and disc informationHDD and discs you can use for recording and play HDD and disc information Play-only discsDiscs that cannot be played HDD and disc information/USB memory and card information USB memory and card informationUSB memories you can use on this unit Cards you can use on this unit EH68MP3 Regarding DivX files, MP3 files and still pictures JpegStructure of folders displayed by this unit Inserting, removing the SD card EH68 Media handling Disc/USB memory/SD cardInserting discs Inserting, removing the USB memoryPlaying recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs To specify a time to stop recording- One Touch Recording Recording television programmesPress W X CH to select the channel Press ¥ REC to start recordingProgramme Timer recording using G-CODEsystem ForAustraliaandN.ZPress OK Press G-CodeDeleting during play Deleting titlesImportant notes for recording Recording modes and approximate recording times When the format confirmation screen is displayedWhen removing a recorded disc Advanced recordingPlaying while you are recording Flexible RecordingPress F Rec Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Start and press OKDV automatic recording DV Auto Rec Copying from a video cassette recorderManual recording To release the unit from recording Advanced timer recordingManually programming timer recordings To cancel recording when recording has already begunAuto Renewal Recording Advanced timer recordingCheck, change or delete a programme Relief RecordingChanging audio during play Advanced playbackOperation during play To edit the group of titles HDD Switching the Direct Navigator appearanceTo sort the titles for easy searching To play grouped titles HDDShowing the menu screen Playing DivX video contentsPlaying DivX, MP3 and still pictures Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a group and press Playing MP3 filesShow MP3 Menu screen Press 1 while a track is highlighted to display Tree screenPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the still picture and press OK Playing still picturesShow Album View screen Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the album and press OKRotate Useful functions during still picture playTo play music recorded on HDD Playing musicTo play music CD Useful functions during music playTo pause the TV programme you are watching-Pause Live TV Convenient functionsFunction Menu window Download from the TV Power on linkPower off link Linked operations with the TV Viera Link Hdavi ControlTMOperate this unit Easy control only with Viera remote controlUsing the Function Menu window toIf you select Chapter View Editing titles/chaptersEditing titles/chapters and playing chapters Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the chapterPartial Delete Set up Protection §Cancel Protection Title operationsPress Creating, editing and playing playlistsCreating playlists Press 2, 1 to select the source titleMove Editing and playing playlists/chaptersPlaylist operations Add ChapterAlbum still picture and picture operation Editing still pictures and musicEditing still pictures Jpeg Select the album to be edited and press OptionAlbum CD/group MP3 and track CD/ MP3 operation Deleting still pictures and music using Delete NavigatorEditing music Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a character and press OK Entering textShow Enter Name screen Entering text/Copying titles or playlists Copying titles or playlistsApproximate copying times Max. speed Press 2, 1 to select Start and press OK CopyPress Function Menu Press 3, 4 to select Copy and press OK Press 3, 4 to select the title you want to copy and pressCopying using the copying list- Advanced Copy To edit the copying list Setting the unit to copy according to the set timeSet Copy Time Press 3, 4 to select Start Copying and press OKVIDEO§ Copying SD Video from an SD card EH68Copying SD Video from a video equipment EH68 VIDEO§ HDD DVD-RAMCopying still pictures Copying using the copying listCopying still pictures Register still pictures for copyPress 2, 1 to select Yes Press OK to start copyingCopying music from a USB memory Copying music to HDDAbout the Gracenote Database Copying music from a CDUpdating the database on this unit To update the Gracenote DatabasePreparing the update data Press 2, 1 to select Yes and press OK to start copyingDisc menu-Setting the disc content Using on-screen menus/Status messageUsing on-screen menus Common proceduresPress Status Status messagesPress 3, 4 to select HDD Common proceduresSetting the protection HDD, disc and card managementDeleting all titles and playlists-Delete all titles Deleting all the contents-FormatHDD, disc and card management Selecting the background style-Top MenuEnabling discs to be played on other equipment-Finalise Creating Top Menu-Create Top MenuTuning Changing the unit’s settingsDisc Display PictureSound Connection Others Child Lock Other SettingsTelevision operation Test by turning on the television and changing channelsAdditional connections Connecting a television with S Video terminalsConnecting a television with Component Video terminals Additional connections Connecting an amplifier with a digital input terminalConnecting a stereo amplifier Connecting with an Hdmi compatible television and receiverConnection Connecting a television and VCRAdditional connections Read AC Mains Lead on BeforeUSB Frequently asked questionsFunction Menu MessagesOn the television Messages On the unit’s display Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide When copying, it takes a long Recording, timer recording and copying Cannot recordTimer recording does not stop Even when is pressedSD EH68 CD VCD USB turn off the power To reset the ratings level Copying, deleting and settingTo reset this unit To return all the settings other PresetSafety precautions EH58 SpecificationsForAsia ForAustraliaandN.Z ForMiddleEast ForMiddleEast Tuner system Channel coverageRGB Glossary1080p GlossarySampling frequency 1080iWeb Site http//panasonic.net RQT9075-L Index
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