Panasonic DMR-EH575 operating instructions Table of contents

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Table of contents

Getting started

HDD and disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Important notes for recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Disc handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Unit care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Included accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 The remote control information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Main unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 The unit’s display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

STEP 1 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Linked operations with the TV

(VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM”/Q Link). . . . . . . . . . . 18 STEP 2 Channel reception settings and TV aspect

settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 GUIDE Plus+ system settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

GUIDE Plus+ data download . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Editing programme lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Changing the settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Set up to match your television and remote control. . 24

To enjoy progressive video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Recording

Recording television programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Disc Insertion/Ejection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 To specify a time to stop recording—One Touch Recording . . . 28 Recording settings for High Speed Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Flexible Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Playing while you are recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Using the GUIDE Plus+ system to make timer recordings. . . . . 30 Operations in the GUIDE Plus+ system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Using SHOWVIEW number to make timer recordings. . . . . . . . . . 32 Manually programming timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 To cancel recording when recording has already begun . . . . . . 33 To release the unit from recording standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Notes on timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Check, change or delete a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Relief Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Auto Renewal Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 VPS/PDC function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Recording broadcasts from external equipment. . . . . 35

Making timer recordings on the television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Recording from digital/satellite receiver or decoder . . . . . . . . . . 35 Linked timer recordings with external equipment

(digital/satellite receiver) — EXT LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Playing back

Playing recorded video contents/

Playing play-only discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Operations during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Changing audio during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and

still pictures (JPEG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Regarding DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG). . . . 39 Selecting file type to play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Playing DivX discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Playing MP3 discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Playing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Useful functions during still picture play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Using on-screen menus/Status message. . . . . . . . . . . 44

Using on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Editing

Editing titles/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Title operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Creating, editing and playing playlists

48

 

Creating playlists

48

 

 

Editing and playing playlists/chapters

49

 

Playlist operations

49

Getting started

Chapter operations

49

Delete Navigator

50

Using the DELETE Navigator to delete

50

 

Deleting titles during play

50

 

 

 

 

Copying

Copying titles or playlists

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51

 

Recording

DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and +R DL . . . .

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55

Copy

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52

 

Copying using the copying list–Advanced Copy . . . .

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53

 

Copying a finalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL,

 

 

 

 

Copying from a video cassette recorder . . . .

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56

 

 

Manual recording

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56

 

DV automatic recording (DV Auto Rec)

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56

 

 

back

 

 

 

 

Convenient functions

 

 

 

Entering text

 

57

Playing

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HDD and disc management

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58

 

 

Common procedures

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58

 

Setting the protection

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58

 

 

 

Providing a name for a disc

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58

 

Deleting all titles and playlists—Delete all titles

 

59

 

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Deleting all the contents of a disc—Format

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59

Editing

Selecting the background style–Top Menu . . . .

 

60

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Selecting whether to show the Top Menu first

 

 

 

 

–Auto-Play Select

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60

 

Enabling discs to be played on other equipment–Finalise

60

 

Creating Top Menu—Create Top Menu

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60

 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FUNCTION MENU window

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61

 

Child Lock

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61

 

 

 

 

 

Changing the unit’s settings

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62

 

 

Common procedures

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62

Copying

Summary of settings

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63

Tuning

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67

TV System

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68

Manual Clock Setting

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69

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reference

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Messages

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70

 

Convenient functions

Frequently asked questions

 

72

 

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Troubleshooting guide

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74

 

 

Glossary

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80

 

 

Specifications

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82

 

 

Safety precautions

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83

 

 

Index

Back cover

 

Reference

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Contents Guide Plus+ system is available in the following countries ExampleInside of product This Unit is Intended for USE in Moderate ClimatesTable of contents DVD-Video format HDD and disc informationHDD and discs you can use for recording and play DVD Video Recording format+R DL +VR +R/+RW Video Recording formatHDD and disc information Recording modes and approximate recording timesDVD-R Play-only discs 12 cm/8 cmDiscs that cannot be played HDD and disc informationPAL TV Ntsc Ntsc TVNtsc ≤§1Important notes for recording HDD Hard disk drive handling care Disk drive handling careImportant notes for recording/HDD Hard Unit care Disc handlingDisc handling/Unit care/Included accessories/The Included accessoriesRemote control information Remote control informationControl reference guide Remote controlControl reference guide Standby/on switch Í/IMain unit Unit’s displayMake sure to use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cables Connecting a televisionConnecting a television and VCR Using a 21-pin Scart cableConnection Than the 21-pin Scart terminalCable Connection Connecting an amplifier with a digital input terminalConnecting a stereo amplifier Other connectionsConnecting with an Hdmi compatible television Connecting with an Hdmi compatible television and receiverRegarding Viera Link Hdavi ControlTM function QLink What is Viera Link Hdavi Control ?What is Q Link? Press and hold ¥ Direct TV REC for 1 secondEasy control only with Viera remote control Hdavi ControlTM/Q LinkLinked operations with the TV Viera Link If the clock setting menu appears Press 3, 4 to select the TV Aspect and press OKTo change the on-screen menu language to English Guide Plus+ system Guide Plus+ system settingsPress Guide Confirm the message on the screenPress 3, 4 to select Editor and press OK Guide Plus+ data downloadEditing programme lists Press Guide Press OptionPress 3, 4 to select an item and press OK Changing the settingsPress 3, 4 to select Setup and press OK Guide Plus+ system settingsTelevision operation Set up to match your television and remote controlPress 3, 4 to select Progressive To enjoy progressive videoPress Function Menu Press OK Press 3, 4 to select Others Press 3, 4 to select Setup Press OKTest by turning on the television and changing channels Press 3, 4 to select To OthersPress ¥ REC to start recording Recording television programmesPress Drive Select to select the HDD or DVD drive Press W X CH to select the channelTo open the tray without disc finalisation Disc Insertion/EjectionRecording television programmes To finalise the discPress ¥ REC on the main unit to select the recording time Recording settings for High Speed CopyTo specify a time to stop recording- One Touch Recording Recording television programmesPress 1 Play during recording Flexible RecordingPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Start and press OK Playing while you are recordingTimer recording Using the Guide Plus+ system to make timer recordingsPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the programme Press OK Operations in the Guide Plus+ system Programme and press OK Press 3, 4 to select New TimerPress PROG/CHECK Press ShowViewTo release the unit from recording standby To cancel recording when recording has already begunPress Drive Select to select the recording drive and press Press 2, 1 to select Stop Recording and press OKFor a successful timer recording Relief RecordingVPS/PDC function Auto Renewal Recording Press EXT Link Making timer recordings on the televisionRecording broadcasts from external equipment Turn off this unitPlaying recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Operations during playQuick View Press Audio Changing audio during playDiscs, MP3 discs and still pictures Jpeg Playing recorded video contents/Playing playPlaying DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures Jpeg Regarding DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures JpegSelecting file type to play Playing DivX discsPress Direct Navigator Press 3, 4 to select the title and press OKDisplay the unit’s registration code Regarding DivX VOD contentPlaying DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures Jpeg DivX R Video On DemandPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the still picture and press OK Playing MP3 discsPlaying still pictures Press 3, 4 to select the track and press OKTo select the still pictures in another folder Useful functions during still picture playPress 3, 4 to select Zoom in and press OK Press Status twicePress Display Using on-screen menus/Status messageUsing on-screen menus Common procedures Disc menu-Setting the disc contentPress Status Status messagesPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the chapter Editing titles/chaptersPress Direct Navigator Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the title Editing titles/chapters and playing chaptersPartial Delete Set up Protection §Cancel Protection § Title operationsPress Return Creating, editing and playing playlistsCreating playlists Press 2, 1 to select the source title and pressChapter Move Editing and playing playlists/chaptersPlaylist operations AddAvailable disc space after deleting Delete NavigatorDeleting titles during play Press Delete ¢Copying titles or playlists Approximate copying times Max. speedDelete Navigator/Copying titles or playlists Before copying Speed and recording mode when copyingCopying titles or playlists To stop copyingCopying using the copying list- Advanced Copy Copy Navigator/Copying list icons and functions To return to the previous screenRecording and playing while copying To edit the copying listDVD-V HDD Setting the unit to copy according to the set timeWhen the top menu is displayed Set Copy TimeCopying from a video cassette recorder DV automatic recording DV Auto RecManual recording Press Set Entering textShow Enter Name screen Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a character and press OKProviding a name for a disc Common proceduresSetting the protection HDD and disc managementDeleting all titles and playlists-Delete all titles Deleting all the contents of a disc- FormatHDD and disc management Selecting the background style-Top MenuEnabling discs to be played on other equipment-Finalise Creating Top Menu-Create Top MenuHold appears on the unit’s display Function Menu windowChild Lock Press 3, 4 to select an itemChanging the unit’s settings OPEN/CLOSETabs Menus Options Summary of settings Changing the unit’s settingsDisc Mpeg Changing the unit’s settingsSound DTSFL Display Hdmi SettingsOn-Screen Messages Grey BackgroundOthers To select a TuningPress 3, 4 to select Manual Tuning and press OK Press 3, 4, 2Press 3, 4 to select the TV system and press OK To change the setting all at once PAL!#NTSCRefer to the control reference on Auto-Setup Restart TV SystemPress 2, 1 to select the item you want to change Manual Clock SettingPress 3, 4 to change the setting Press OK when you have finished the settingsOn the television MessagesMessages On the unit’s displayCover Frequently asked questionsSet up 14-16VPS/PDC? Guide Plus+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 pressedPlay is pressed PasswordYou want to cancel the ratings Play Play fails to start even whenTo reset the ratings level UpdatedTo reset this unit To return all the settings other PresetGlossary RGB Specifications Safety precautions Index
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