Panasonic DMR-EH57, DMR-EH67 operating instructions Frequently asked questions, Set up, Cover

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Frequently asked questions

Refer to the following items if you have any doubts about unit operations.

 

Set up

 

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What equipment is necessary to play

≥You cannot playback multi-channel sound on this unit without other equipment. You must

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multi channel surround sound?

connect this unit with an HDMI cable or an optical digital cable to an amplifier with a

 

 

built-in (Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG) decoder.

 

Are the headphones and speakers

≥You cannot directly connect them to the unit. Connect through the amplifier etc.

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directly connected to the unit?

 

 

 

 

 

The television has both S VIDEO IN

≥Connecting with the component video out terminal provides a more vivid picture

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terminal and COMPONENT VIDEO IN

compared to connecting with the S Video out terminal.

 

terminals. Which terminal should I

If you have an LCD/plasma television or LCD projector compatible with progressive scan,

 

connect with?

connect through the component video terminals for high-quality progressive video.

 

 

If you have a CRT television or a multi system television using PAL mode that is

 

 

compatible with progressive scan, we cannot recommend progressive output as some

 

 

flickering can occur.

 

Is my television progressive output

≥All Panasonic televisions that have 576 (625)/50i · 50p, 480 (525)/60i · 60p input terminals

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compatible?

are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television.

 

 

 

 

Disc

 

 

Can I play DVD-Video and Video CDs

≥You cannot play DVD-Video if their region numbers are not supported by this unit.

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bought in another country?

Refer to the disc’s jacket for more information.

 

Can a DVD-Video that does not have a

≥The DVD-Video region number indicates the disc conforms to a standard. You cannot play

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region number be played?

discs that do not have a region number. You also cannot play discs that do not conform to

 

 

a standard.

 

 

 

 

Please tell me about disc compatibility

≥This unit records and plays DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, and +RW, and

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with this unit.

plays DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format). However you cannot directly record to a

 

 

DVD-R DL or +R DL disc on this unit (playback and copy are possible).

 

 

≥This unit also records and plays high speed recording compatible DVD-R, DVD-R DL,

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DVD-RW, +R, +R DL, +RW discs.

 

Please tell me about CD-R and CD-RW

≥This unit plays CD-R/CD-RW discs which have been recorded in one of the following

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compatibility with this unit.

standards: CD-DA, Video CD, DivX, MP3 and still pictures (JPEG).

 

 

≥You cannot write to a CD-R or CD-RW with this unit.

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Recording

 

 

Can I record from a commercially

≥Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVD are copy protected; therefore, recording

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purchased video cassette or DVD?

is usually not possible.

 

Can DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-

≥You can play on compatible equipment such as DVD players after finalising the disc on

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Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW

this unit. However, depending on the condition of the recording, the quality of the disc and

 

recorded on this unit be played on other

capabilities of the DVD player, play may not be possible.

 

equipment?

≥If you play a DVD-R DL, +R DL or +RW, use compatible equipment.

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Can I record digital audio signals using

≥You cannot record digital signals from other equipment. The digital audio terminals on this

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this unit?

unit are for output only. (The audio recorded using the unit’s DV input terminal from a

 

 

digital video camcorder, for example, is recorded digitally.)

 

Can a digital audio signal from this unit

≥You can record if using the PCM signal. When recording DVD, change the “Digital Audio

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be recorded to other equipment?

Output” settings to the following in the Setup menu.

 

 

–PCM Down Conversion: On

 

 

–Dolby Digital/DTS/MPEG: PCM

 

 

However, only as long as digital recording from the disc is permitted and the recording

 

 

equipment is compatible with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz.

 

 

≥You cannot record MP3 signals.

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Can I switch to bilingual broadcast

≥With HDD and DVD-RAM, you can. Just press [AUDIO].

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during recording?

(When “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “Off”)

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≥With DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +RW you cannot. Change before

 

 

recording with “Bilingual Audio Selection” in the Setup menu.

 

Can I high speed copy to a disc?

≥Yes, you can. (When “Rec for High Speed Copy” was set to “On” before recording the

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programme.)

 

 

Depending on the disc type, the maximum speed varies.

 

 

 

 

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Contents RQT8906-L Model No. DMR-EH57Example For Saudi Arabia If you see this symbolHow to replace the fuse Before useTable of contents DVD Video Recording format HDD, disc and card informationHDD and discs you can use for recording and play DVD-Video formatDVD-R DL HDD, disc and card informationRecording modes and approximate recording times +R DLDiscs that cannot be played Play-only discs 12 cm/8 cmHDD, disc and card information Structure of folders displayed by this unit EH67 Cards you can use on this unit EH67Suitable SD Cards DVD-RAMImportant notes for recording Disk drive handling care HDD Hard disk drive handling careImportant notes for recording/HDD Hard Disc and card handling Unit careBatteries Included accessoriesRemote control information UseAustraliaandN.Z Remote controlControl reference guide Turn the unit onControl reference guide Main unitUnit’s display Opening the front panelMake sure to use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cables Connecting a televisionWhen the unit is not to be used for a long time Read AC Mains Lead on Before ConnectionRead Connecting a television and VCRAC Mains Lead on Before Connection Other connections Connecting an amplifier with a digital input TerminalConnecting a stereo amplifier ConnectionViera Link Hdavi Control TM Power on linkPower off link Easy playbackEasy control only with Viera remote control Settings Press 3, 4 to change the settingPress OK when you have finished Press 2, 1 to select the item you Want to changeTo enjoy progressive video Television operationPress 3, 4 to select To Others Press 3, 4 to select Setup Press OKTest by turning on the television and changing channels Press Function Menu Press OK Press 3, 4 to select OthersPress W X CH to select the channel Press REC Mode to selectRecording mode XP, SP, LP or EP Press ¥ REC to start recordingTo finalise the disc Disc Insertion/EjectionRecording television programmes To open the tray without disc finalisationRecording television programmes Recording settings for High Speed CopyTo specify a time to stop recording- One Touch Recording Press ¥ REC on the main unit to select the recording timePress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Start and press OK Flexible RecordingPress F Rec Playing while you are recordingPress G-Code Timer recordingUsing G-CODEsystem to make timer recordings Press the numbered buttons to enter the G-CODEnumberTimer recording Manually programming timer recordingsPress PROG/CHECK Press Drive Select to select the recording drive and press To cancel recording when recording has already begunTimer recording Press 2, 1 to select Stop Recording and press OKRelief Recording Check, change or delete a programmeAuto Renewal Recording Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Operations during play Quick ViewChanging audio during play Manual SkipPress Audio Regarding DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures Jpeg Contents/Playing play-onlyPlaying DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures Jpeg Discs/Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures JpegPress 3, 4 to select the title and press OK Playing DivX discsPress Direct Navigator Selecting file type to playPlaying DivX discs, MP3 Playing MP3 discsPress 3, 4 to select the track and press OK Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a group and press OKPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the still picture and press OK Playing still picturesPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the album and press OK Press Drive Select to select the HDD, DVD or SD driveStart Slide Show Slide Show SettingUseful functions during still picture play Slide IntervalCommon procedures Using on-screen menus/Status messageUsing on-screen menus Disc menu-Setting the disc contentStatus messages Press StatusPress 3, 4, 2 Editing titles/chaptersEditing titles/chapters and playing chapters Title operations Set up Protection §Cancel Protection § Partial DeleteCreating playlists Creating, editing and playing playlistsPress 2, 1 to select the source title and press Press ReturnAdd Editing and playing playlists/chaptersPlaylist operations Chapter MoveTo edit still picture Editing still pictures EH67To edit the album Useful functions during still picturePress 2, 1 to select Delete and press OK Cancel Protection § Press 2, 1 to select Yes and press OKAlbum and picture operation Add PicturesDeleting titles or pictures during play Delete NavigatorPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the title and press OK Press Delete ¢Approximate copying times Max. speed Copying titles or playlistsDelete Navigator/Copying titles or playlists Copying titles or playlists Speed and recording mode when copyingCopy To stop copyingCopying using the copying list- Advanced Copy To edit the copying list To return to the previous screenRecording and playing while copying Copy Navigator/Copying list icons and functionsCopying SD Video from an SD Card EH67 Setting the unit to copy according to the set timeSet Copy Time VIDEO§ HDD DVD-RAMRegister still pictures for copy Copying using the copying listCopying still pictures EH67 To register individual still picturesPress 3, 4 to select To Others Press OK Copying all the still pictures on a card- Copy All PicturesPress 3, 4 to select Copy All Pictures and press OKPress REC Copying from a video cassette recorderStart play on the other equipment DV automatic recording DV Auto RecHDD, disc and card management Setting the protectionCommon procedures Press OKDeleting all the contents of a disc or card-Format Deleting all titles and playlists-Delete all titlesCreating Top Menu-Create Top Menu Selecting the background style-Top MenuEnabling discs to be played on other equipment-Finalise Press 3, 4 to select Create Top Menu and press OKPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a character and press OK Entering textShow Enter Name screen Press SetPress 3, 4 to select an item and press OK Function Menu windowChild Lock LockExit Function Changing the unit’s settingsOPEN/CLOSE Tabs MenusChanging the unit’s settings Summary of settingsTabs Menus Options Underlined items are the factory presets DTS Changing the unit’s settingsSound MpegGrey Background Hdmi Settings§On-Screen Messages FL DisplayQuick Start Clock Power SaveDefault Settings CountryPress 3, 4 to select Manual Tuning and press OK TuningPress 3, 4 to select Tuning and press Unit’s settingsRefer to the control reference on Auto-Setup Restart Press 3, 4 to select Auto-Setup Restart and press OKTo change the setting all at once PAL!#NTSC TV SystemPress OK when you have finished the settings Clock SettingsClock starts Messages On the televisionOn the unit’s display MessagesSet up Frequently asked questionsCover Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Even when is pressed Recording, timer recording and copying Cannot recordTimer recording does not stop When copying, it takes a longPlay Play fails to start even when PasswordYou want to cancel the ratings Play is pressedPreset Copying, deleting and settingTo reset this unit To return all the settings other To reset the ratings levelGlossary Troubleshooting guide/GlossaryRGB Specifications Safety precautions Index Web Site http//panasonic.net RQT8906-L
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