Panasonic DMR-EH575 operating instructions Important notes for recording

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Important notes for recording

RQT8881

When recording a

[HDD] [RAM]

 

[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

bilingual programme

Both main and secondary audio can be recorded.

Select the main or secondary audio before

 

You can change the audio during playback.

recording

 

(38, Changing audio during play)

(64, Bilingual Audio Selection)

 

However in the following cases, select whether to

M 1

 

record the main or secondary audio:

Hello

 

–Recording sound in LPCM (64, Audio Mode for

 

 

 

XP Recording)

 

The selected

 

–“Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On” (The

 

audio only is

 

default setting is “On”. 63)

 

recorded.

 

 

 

 

M 1

M 2

If you record from external equipment

 

Hello

Hallo

 

–Select “M 1” or “M 2” on the external equipment.

 

If you record from external equipment

 

 

–Select both “M 1” and “M 2” on the external

 

 

equipment.

 

 

About the aspect when

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›]

 

[+R] [+RW]

recording a programme

If “Aspect for Recording” in the Setup menu is set to

Recorded in 4:3 aspect

 

“Automatic” (The default setting is “Automatic”

 

 

63), the programme will be recorded in the original

 

 

aspect used when recording started (including when

 

 

recording started at a commercial, etc.). If recorded

 

 

with a different aspect, select the correct aspect

 

 

(“16:9” or “4:3”).

 

 

 

However, in the following cases, programme will be

 

 

recorded in 4:3.

 

 

 

[-R] [-RW‹V›]

 

 

 

Programme recorded using “EP” or “FR (recordings

 

 

5 hours or longer)” recording modes will be recorded

 

 

in 4:3 aspect.

 

 

When you want to copy

Set “Rec for High Speed Copy” to “On” before recording to the HDD.

titles in high speed

(The default setting is “On”. 63)

 

mode from the HDD to

You can copy titles in high speed mode (max. speed is 75X§); however, the audio and aspect settings

(above) are necessary before recording to the HDD.

 

DVD-R, etc.

 

§ Depending on the disc, max. speed may vary.

 

 

Record to the HDD

High speed copy to DVD-R, etc.

 

 

HDD

 

When recording the

It is not possible to record the broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” onto DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R,

“One time only

+RW or 8 cm DVD-RAM discs. Use the HDD or CPRM (80) compatible DVD-RAM.

recording” broadcasts

[RAM] CPRM compatible discs only.

 

 

 

[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

 

 

 

 

[HDD]

 

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(: Can do, –: Cannot do)

 

“One time only recording” titles can only be transferred from the HDD to CPRM compatible DVD-RAM (They

 

are deleted from the HDD). They cannot be copied.

 

 

Even when copying to videotape the title may not be copied correctly because of the copy guard.

 

You cannot copy a playlist created from “One time only recording” titles.

Playing the disc on

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]

 

other DVD players

The disc must be finalised after recording or copying (60).

 

 

It is necessary to finalise DVD-R, etc. on this unit after recording or copying titles to them. You can then play

 

them as a commercially sold DVD-Video. However, the discs become play-only and you can no longer record

 

or copy.§

 

 

 

§You can record and copy again if you format DVD-RW.

 

 

 

Record to DVD-R, etc.

Play on other DVD equipment

 

 

 

 

 

Finalise

 

Recording to DVD-R DL

You cannot directly record to a DVD-R DL and +R DL disc on this unit.

and +R DL

Record to the HDD and then copy to the disc.

 

8 It is not possible to record to both HDD (Hard Disk Drive) and DVD drive simultaneously.

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Contents Example Guide Plus+ system is available in the following countriesThis Unit is Intended for USE in Moderate Climates Inside of productTable of contents HDD and disc information HDD and discs you can use for recording and playDVD Video Recording format DVD-Video format+VR +R/+RW Video Recording format HDD and disc informationRecording modes and approximate recording times +R DLPlay-only discs 12 cm/8 cm Discs that cannot be playedHDD and disc information DVD-RNtsc Ntsc TV Ntsc≤§1 PAL TVImportant notes for recording Important notes for recording/HDD Hard HDD Hard disk drive handling careDisk drive handling care Disc handling Unit careIncluded accessories Remote control informationRemote control information Disc handling/Unit care/Included accessories/TheRemote control Control reference guideStandby/on switch Í/I Main unitUnit’s display Control reference guideConnecting a television Connecting a television and VCRUsing a 21-pin Scart cable Make sure to use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cablesCable ConnectionThan the 21-pin Scart terminal Connecting an amplifier with a digital input terminal Connecting a stereo amplifierOther connections ConnectionRegarding Viera Link Hdavi ControlTM function Connecting with an Hdmi compatible televisionConnecting with an Hdmi compatible television and receiver What is Viera Link Hdavi Control ? What is Q Link?Press and hold ¥ Direct TV REC for 1 second QLinkLinked operations with the TV Viera Link Easy control only with Viera remote controlHdavi ControlTM/Q Link To change the on-screen menu language to English If the clock setting menu appearsPress 3, 4 to select the TV Aspect and press OK Guide Plus+ system settings Press GuideConfirm the message on the screen Guide Plus+ systemGuide Plus+ data download Editing programme listsPress Guide Press Option Press 3, 4 to select Editor and press OKChanging the settings Press 3, 4 to select Setup and press OKGuide Plus+ system settings Press 3, 4 to select an item and press OKSet up to match your television and remote control Press 3, 4 to select ProgressiveTo enjoy progressive video Television operationPress 3, 4 to select Setup Press OK Test by turning on the television and changing channelsPress 3, 4 to select To Others Press Function Menu Press OK Press 3, 4 to select OthersRecording television programmes Press Drive Select to select the HDD or DVD drivePress W X CH to select the channel Press ¥ REC to start recordingDisc Insertion/Ejection Recording television programmesTo finalise the disc To open the tray without disc finalisationRecording settings for High Speed Copy To specify a time to stop recording- One Touch RecordingRecording television programmes Press ¥ REC on the main unit to select the recording timeFlexible Recording Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Start and press OKPlaying while you are recording Press 1 Play during recordingPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the programme Press OK Timer recordingUsing the Guide Plus+ system to make timer recordings Operations in the Guide Plus+ system Press 3, 4 to select New Timer Press PROG/CHECKPress ShowView Programme and press OKTo cancel recording when recording has already begun Press Drive Select to select the recording drive and pressPress 2, 1 to select Stop Recording and press OK To release the unit from recording standbyVPS/PDC function Auto Renewal Recording For a successful timer recordingRelief Recording Making timer recordings on the television Recording broadcasts from external equipmentTurn off this unit Press EXT LinkPlaying recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Quick View Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discsOperations during play Changing audio during play Press AudioPlaying recorded video contents/Playing play Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures JpegRegarding DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures Jpeg Discs, MP3 discs and still pictures JpegPlaying DivX discs Press Direct NavigatorPress 3, 4 to select the title and press OK Selecting file type to playRegarding DivX VOD content Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures JpegDivX R Video On Demand Display the unit’s registration codePlaying MP3 discs Playing still picturesPress 3, 4 to select the track and press OK Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the still picture and press OKUseful functions during still picture play Press 3, 4 to select Zoom in and press OKPress Status twice To select the still pictures in another folderUsing on-screen menus/Status message Using on-screen menusCommon procedures Disc menu-Setting the disc content Press DisplayStatus messages Press StatusEditing titles/chapters Press Direct Navigator Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the titleEditing titles/chapters and playing chapters Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the chapterSet up Protection § Cancel Protection §Title operations Partial DeleteCreating, editing and playing playlists Creating playlistsPress 2, 1 to select the source title and press Press ReturnEditing and playing playlists/chapters Playlist operationsAdd Chapter MoveDelete Navigator Deleting titles during playPress Delete ¢ Available disc space after deletingDelete Navigator/Copying titles or playlists Copying titles or playlistsApproximate copying times Max. speed Speed and recording mode when copying Copying titles or playlistsTo stop copying Before copyingCopying using the copying list- Advanced Copy To return to the previous screen Recording and playing while copyingTo edit the copying list Copy Navigator/Copying list icons and functionsSetting the unit to copy according to the set time When the top menu is displayedSet Copy Time DVD-V HDDManual recording Copying from a video cassette recorderDV automatic recording DV Auto Rec Entering text Show Enter Name screenPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a character and press OK Press SetCommon procedures Setting the protectionHDD and disc management Providing a name for a discDeleting all the contents of a disc- Format Deleting all titles and playlists-Delete all titlesSelecting the background style-Top Menu Enabling discs to be played on other equipment-FinaliseCreating Top Menu-Create Top Menu HDD and disc managementFunction Menu window Child LockPress 3, 4 to select an item Hold appears on the unit’s displayTabs Menus Options Changing the unit’s settingsOPEN/CLOSE Disc Summary of settingsChanging the unit’s settings Changing the unit’s settings SoundDTS MpegHdmi Settings On-Screen MessagesGrey Background FL DisplayOthers Tuning Press 3, 4 to select Manual Tuning and press OKPress 3, 4, 2 To select aTo change the setting all at once PAL!#NTSC Refer to the control reference on Auto-Setup RestartTV System Press 3, 4 to select the TV system and press OKManual Clock Setting Press 3, 4 to change the settingPress OK when you have finished the settings Press 2, 1 to select the item you want to changeMessages On the televisionOn the unit’s display MessagesFrequently asked questions Set up14-16 CoverGuide Plus+ VPS/PDC?Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Recording, timer recording and copying Cannot record Timer recording does not stopEven when is pressed When copying, it takes a longPassword You want to cancel the ratingsPlay Play fails to start even when Play is pressedUpdated To reset this unit To return all the settings otherPreset To reset the ratings levelGlossary RGB Specifications Safety precautions Index