Panasonic DMR-E55 1 2, 3

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RQT7301

Getting started

STEP 2Plug-in Auto Tuning

After plugging the unit into your household AC outlet and pressing

[¦DVDPOWE R] to turn the unit on for the first time, the unit

assists you to set the on-screen language, and automatically tunes

in all the channels it can receive and sets the clock.

The unit automatically determines the type of transmission

(airwaves or cable) and puts them into channels as follows.

Preparation

pTurn on the television and select the appropriate video input to

suit the connections to this unit.

pIf you connect the unit through a cable TV box or satellite receiver

(➡page 8), tune to your local PBS for Auto Clock Setting to work.

If there is no local PBS, set the clock manually (➡page38,

Manual Clock Setting).

1Press [¦DVD POWER] .

2Press [,] to select the language

and press [ENTER].

3Press [ENTER] to start Plug-in Auto

Tuning.

The unit then proceeds with Auto Clock Setting. The time is

displayed when finished.

pDST, Daylight Saving Time, shows the summertime

setting.

pTIME ZONE shows the time difference from Greenwich

meantime (GMT).

EST (Eastern Standard Time) N GMT L5

CST (Central Standard Time) N GMT L6

MST (Mountain Standard Time)N GMT L7

PST (Pacific Standard Time) N GMT L8

AST (Alaska Standard Time) N GMT L9

HST (Hawaii Standard Time) N GMT L10

For other areas: xx hr

4Press [ENTER].

Band Channel

TV Mode

(Airwaves)

VHF 2–13

UHF 14–69

CATV Mode

(Cable)

VHF 2–13

CATV LOW BAND 95–99

CATV MID/SUPER BAND 14–36

CATV HYPER BAND 37–65

ULTRA BAND 66–94

100–125

SPECIAL CATV CHANNEL 1

POWER

VOLUME

CH

INPUT SELECT

DVD POWER

TV

TV/VIDEO

123

456

78

0

9

CM SKIP

AUDIO

CH

CANCEL

VCR Plus+

SKIP

STOP

PAUSE

PLAY/x1.3

SLOW/SEARCH

FUNCTIONS

ENTER

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

RETURN

SUB MENU

CHAPTER

ADD/DLT

OPEN/CLOSE

PROG/CHECK

REC MODEERASE

REC

F Rec

TIME SLIP

STATUS

DISPLAY

SETUP

Í

DVD POWER

ADD/DLT

SETUP

W X CH

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ENTER

RETURN

OPEN/CLOSE

REC

/

x

1.3

TIME SLIP

POWER

CHTIME SLIP

POWERÍ/I

XCH W

Numbered

buttons

English

Español

Français

Press ENTER

Pulse ENTER

Appuyer sur ENTER

Select Language

Seleccione la Lengua

Sélection de Langue

Auto Channel Setting

CH.

Auto Channel Setting

Proceeding . . .

1 1 1

1

Auto Clock Setting

Auto Clock Setting is complete.

4/4/2002 12:15 AM

DST............. ON

TIME ZONE.... CST

Contents

Main Operating Instructions DVD Video Recorder ALL Model No. DMR-E55 Dear customer IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Note to CATV system installer: CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Useful features Instant recording Instant play Chasing playback Simultaneous Recording and Playback Accessories wUse 20 30 wBatteries Control reference guide Remote control Main unit The units display STEP 1Connection wExamples of equipment you can connect to this units terminals wWhen the unit is not to be used for a long time Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty. Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment that may become hot. 43 21 S-VIDEO OUT terminal COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal STEP 1Connection wA single twin lead wA twin lead and a coaxial cable wTwo twin leads Connecting a cable TV box/satellite receiver If the antenna connector doesnt match Connecting an amplifier or system component OPTICAL IN AUDIO IN R L STEP 2Plug-in Auto Tuning 1 2 3 Tuning. ADD/DLT W X CH 2 3 System and press [ENTER]. 4 CATV and press [ENTER]. 2 If Plug-in Auto Tuning fails Adding and deleting channels STEP 3Channel settings 3 CH Setting and press [ENTER]. 4 channel you want to set and press []. 5 2 3 4 5 3 4 2 4:3 16:9 and press []. 3 4 2 3 Control Code and press [ENTER]. 4 or 3) and press [ENTER]. Disc information wWhich should I use, DVD-RAM or DVD-R? Disc handling Discs that cannot be played w Protection 1 tray and insert a disc. 2 1 STATUS wTo stop play wTo stop recording wTo stop timer recording Recording modes and approximate recording times 1 2 the VCR PlusK number. 5 6 Using VCR PlusK number to make timer recordings 1 2 Program and press [ENTER]. 3 and change the items with [,]. 5 Check, change or delete a program Icons Message displayed in the CHECK line Playing discs 1 tray and insert a disc. 2 wSelecting recorded programs (titles) to play 4 5 Operations during play Stop Press [w]. Search Pause Press [] or []. Press [AUDIO]. Editing operations during play Erase 1 Press [ERASE]. 2 Press [,] to select Erase and press [ENTER] . Create chapters Press [CHAPTER]. 1 2 1 to display the tree screen. 2 Using the tree screen to find a group 1 2 3 4 Disc menuSetting disc content Play menuChange play sequence Video menuChange picture quality Audio menuChange sound effect Editing Editing titles/chapters 1 2 , Press [SUB MENU], then [ , Press [SUB MENU], then [ 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 Editing RQT7301 Creating, editing and playing play lists 2 LIST and press [ENTER]. 3 4 and press []. 2 3 4 6 Disc setting 2 3 DVD 1 2 1 2 Entering text 1 7 7 7 S JKL 2 Press [STATUS]. FUNCTIONS window STATUS DVD Changing the units settings See page 38 for details on menu operation. Summary of settings Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) Channel Set Up Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) Video Audio Display TV Screen Changing the units settings 2 Auto Clock Setting 3 4 2 3 5 3 Adjust and press [ENTER]. Specifications Maintenance Glossary =+ Language code list Frequently asked questions Set up Page Disc Error messages On the television On the units display Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Product Service Product information Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) Panasonic DVD Recorder Limited Warranty Customer Services Directory http://www.panasonic.com/support or, contact us via the web at: Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC/TECHNICS PRODUCTLIMITED WARRANTY Instalacin bsica 43 21 wCable coaxial de75 j wCuando el aparato no se utilice durante mucho tiempo Conexin de un televisor y videograbadora Terminal S-VIDEO OUT 1 2 3 4 1 2 4 3 6 1 2 3 4 Grabacin de programas de televisin 1 9: Pulse [ bandeja e introducir un disco. 2 1 bandeja e introducir un disco. 2 wSeleccin de programas (ttulos) grabados para reproducir 1 Pulse [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. GI RQT7301-1P Index