Philips DMR-EH55 Frequently asked questions, Set up, Cover, Can I record from a commercially

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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

≥DVD-Video:

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multi channel surround sound?

You can play DVD-Video multi channel surround by digitally connecting an amplifier

 

 

 

equipped with a Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG decoder.

 

 

 

≥DVD-Audio:

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This unit plays DVD-Audio in 2 channels. You cannot play multi channel surround sound.

 

questions

terminal and COMPONENT VIDEO IN

compared to connecting with the S Video out terminal.

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Are the headphones and speakers

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

 

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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asked

terminals. Which terminal should I

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

 

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.

 

 

region number be played?

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

 

Messages/Frequently

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

 

 

flickering can occur.

 

 

Is my television progressive output

≥All Panasonic televisions that have 625 (576)/50i · 50p, 525 (480)/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, DVD-Audio and

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

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Video CDs 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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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/TIFF).

 

 

 

≥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 finalizing 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. The digital audio terminals on this unit are for output

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this unit?

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?

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

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

 

 

Can I high speed copy to a disc?

≥Yes, you can.

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Depending on the disc type, the maximum speed varies.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Example Illustration shows the model for Australia and N.ZForAustraliaandN.Z ≥The region number of this unit isForAsiaandMiddleEast If you see this symbolHow to replace the fuse Before useTable of contents DVD-Video format HDD, disc and card informationHDD and discs you can use for recording and play DVD Video Recording format+R DL +R/+RW Video Recording formatHDD, disc and card information Recording modes and approximate recording timesDiscs that cannot be played Play-only discs 12 cm/8 cmHDD, disc and card information Type Cards you can use on this unitSuitable SD Memory Cards Structure of folders displayed by this unitImportant notes for recording Disk drive handling care HDD Hard disk drive handling careImportant notes for recording/HDD Hard Unit care Disc and card handlingDisc and card Included accessoriesRemote control information Batteries UseForAustraliaandN.Z. Show G-CODEscreen Remote controlControl reference guide AustraliaandN.ZOpening the front panel Main unitUnit’s display Control reference guideWhen the unit is not to be used for a long time Connecting a televisionMake sure to use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cables Connection Connecting a television and VCRConnection Connecting an amplifier with a digital input TerminalConnecting a stereo amplifier Other connectionsPress 2, 1 to select the item you Want to change Press 3, 4 to change the settingPress Enter when you have Finished the settingsTo enjoy progressive video Press 3, 4 to select Connection and pressPress 3, 4 to select Progressive and press Enter Press 3, 4 to select On and press EnterTest by turning on the television and changing channels When the following indicator appears on the unit’s displaySet up to match your television and remote control Television operationPress ¥ 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 finalization Disc Insertion/EjectionRecording television programmes To finalize 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 programmesPlaying while you are recording Flexible RecordingPress F Rec Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Start and press EnterPress the numbered buttons to enter the G-CODEnumber Timer recordingUsing G-CODEsystem to make timer recordings Press G-CodeTimer recording Manually programming timer recordingsPress PROG/CHECK Press 2, 1 to select Stop Recording and press Enter To cancel recording when recording has already begunTimer recording Press Drive Select to select the recording drive and pressRelief Recording Check, change or delete a programmeAuto Renewal Recording Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Operations during play Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discsChanging audio during play Manual SkipPress Audio Play-only discs/Playing Playing recorded video contents/PlayingPlaying DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures JPEG/TIFF DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures JPEG/TIFFPress 3, 4 to select the title and press Enter Selecting file type to playPlaying DivX discs Press Direct NavigatorPlaying DivX discs, MP3 discs Playing MP3 discsPress 3, 4 to select the track and press Enter Still picturesGo to step Playing still picturesPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the album and press Enter Press Drive Select to select the HDD, DVD or SD driveRotate Slide Show SettingUseful functions during still picture play Start Slide ShowDisc menu-Setting the disc content Using on-screen menus/Status messageUsing on-screen menus Common proceduresPress Status Status messagesIf you select Chapter View Editing titles/chaptersEditing titles/chapters and playing chapters Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the chapterPartial Delete Title operationsChapter operations Press Return Creating, editing and playing playlistsPress 2, 1 to select the source title and press Creating playlistsChapter Move Editing and playing playlists/chaptersPlaylist operations AddPress B to select Picture Editing still picturesPress 3, 4 to select the operation and press Enter Editing still pictures Album and picture operationPress 2, 1 to select Delete and press Enter Press 2, 1 to select number of print 0 to 9Available disc space after deleting Delete NavigatorDeleting titles or pictures during play Press DeleteApproximate copying times Max. speed Copying titles or playlistsDelete Navigator/Copying titles or playlists Press 3, 4 to select Copy and press Enter CopyPress 2, 1 to select Start and press Enter Copying using the copying list- Advanced Copy To edit the copying list To stop copyingTo return to the previous screen Recording and playing while copyingMPEG2VIDEO§ HDD DVD-RAM Setting the unit to copy according to the set timeSet Copy Time Copying MPEG2 moving pictures from an SD cardTo register individual still pictures Copying using the copying listCopying still pictures Register still pictures for copyPress 3, 4 to select Copy All Copying all the still pictures on a card- Copy All PicturesPress 3, 4 to select To Others Pictures and press EnterManual recording Copying from a video cassette recorderPress ¥ REC DV automatic recording DV Auto RecProviding a name for a disc Common proceduresSetting the protection HDD, disc and card managementDeleting all titles and playlists-Delete all titles Deleting all the contents of a disc or card-FormatHDD, disc and card management Selecting the background style-Top MenuEnabling discs to be played on other equipment-Finalize Creating Top Menu-Create Top MenuPress Set Entering textShow Enter Name screen Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a character and press EnterEntering text/FUNCTIONS window/Child Lock Functions windowChild Lock Press 3, 4 to select an item and press EnterOPEN/CLOSE Changing the unit’s settingsTabs Menus Options Picture Summary of settingsChanging the unit’s settings DiscDTS Changing the unit’s settingsMpeg Others Tabs Menus Options Underlined items are the factory presetsPress 3, 4 to select Tuning and press TuningPress 3, 4 to select Manual and press Enter TV System Press Enter when you have finished the settings Clock SettingsClock starts On the television MessagesMessages On the unit’s display Can I record from a commercially Frequently asked questionsSet up CoverTroubleshooting guide Distorted sound 14-16 Low volumeCannot switch audio Sound No soundTroubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide To reset the ratings level Copying, deleting and settingTo reset this unit To return all the settings other PresetGlossary Troubleshooting guide/GlossaryRGB Specifications Safety precautions Index
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