Specifications

Recording system: DVD Video Recording format (DVD-RAM), DVD-Video format (DVD-R)

Optical pick-up:System with 1 lens, 2 integration units (658 nm wavelength for DVDs, 795 nm wavelength for CDs)

Recordable discs:12 cm (5S) 4.7 GB DVD-RAM discs 12 cm (5S) 9.4 GB DVD-RAM discs 8 cm (3S) 2.8 GB DVD-RAM discs

12cm (5S) 4.7 GB DVD-R discs (for General Ver. 2.0)

8 cm (3S) 1.4 GB DVD-R discs (for General Ver. 2.0)

12 cm (5\) 4.7 GB DVD-R discs (for General Ver. 2.0/4M–SPEED DVD-R Revision 1.0)

Recording time:

Max. 8 hours (using 4.7 GB disc)

 

XP: 60 minutes

 

SP: 120 minutes

 

LP: 240 minutes

 

EP: 360 minutes or 480 minutes

Discs played:

12 cm (5S) 4.7 GB DVD-RAM discs

 

12 cm (5S) 9.4 GB DVD-RAM discs

 

8 cm (3S) 2.8 GB DVD-RAM discs

12cm (5S) 4.7 GB DVD-R discs (for General Ver. 2.0)

8 cm (3S) 1.4 GB DVD-R discs (for General Ver. 2.0)

12 cm (5\) 4.7 GB DVD-R discs (for General Ver. 2.0/4M–SPEED DVD-R Revision 1.0)

DVD-VIDEO discs DVD-Audio discs CD-Audio discs (CD-DA) Video CD discs

CD-R/CD-RW discs (CD-DA, Video CD, MP3 formatted discs)

Video system

 

 

 

TV system:

NTSC system, 525 lines, 60 fields

Recording system:

MPEG2 (Hybrid VBR)

Input:

LINE (pin jack)C3,

1.0

Vp-p; 75 j

 

S connectorC3

Y: 1.0 Vp-p; 75 j

 

 

C: 0.286 Vp-p; 75 j

Output:

LINE (pin jack)C1,

1.0

Vp-p; 75 j

 

S connectorC1

Y: 1.0 Vp-p; 75 j

 

 

C: 0.286 Vp-p; 75 j

Component video output (480P/480i):

Y: 1.0 Vp-p; 75 j

 

 

PB: 0.7 Vp-p; 75 j

 

 

PR: 0.7 Vp-p; 75 j

Antenna reception input:TV Channel:

2ch–69ch, 75 j

 

CATV Channel:

1ch–125ch, 75 j

Maintenance

The precision parts in this unit are readily affected by the environment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust. Cigarette smoke also can cause malfunction or breakdown.

To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

pNever use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit. pBefore using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that

came with the cloth carefully.

Audio system

 

 

 

 

Recording system:

 

 

 

Dolby Digital

Input:

 

 

LINE (pin jack)C3

 

 

Reference input: 309 mVrms

 

 

FS: 2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB)

 

 

Input impedance: 47 kj

Output:

 

 

LINE (pin jack)C1

 

 

Reference output: 309 mVrms

 

 

FS: 2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB)

 

 

Output impedance: 1 kj

 

 

(Load impedance: 10 kj)

Number of channels:

 

Recording:

2 channels

 

 

Playback:

 

2 channels

Other input/output connectors:

 

 

 

 

Digital audio optical output connector

Operating temperature range:

5 QC–40 QC (41 QF–104 QF)

Operating humidity range:

10 %–80 % RH (no condensation)

Clock unit:

Quartz-controlled 12-hour digital display

LASER Specification

 

 

 

 

Class I LASER Product

 

 

 

 

Wave length:

 

 

 

795 nm 658 nm

Laser power:

 

 

 

 

No hazardous radiation is emitted with the safety protection

Power supply

 

 

 

 

[For\U.S.A.\and\Canada]

 

 

 

AC 120 V, 60 Hz

[For\units\with\PX\printed\on\the\outer\packaging]

 

 

 

 

AC 110 –240 V, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption:

 

 

 

25 W

Dimensions:

Approx. 430 (W)M79 (H)M274 (D) mm

 

[Approx.1615/16S(W)M31/8S(H)M1013/16S(D)]

 

 

(excluding protrusions)

Mass:

 

Approx. 3.3 kg (7.28 lbs)

 

 

Power consumption in standby mode:

approx. 2.9 W

 

 

 

 

 

[Note]

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions are approximate.

Observe the following points to ensure continued listening and viewing pleasure.

Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lens over time, making it impossible to record or play discs.

Use the DVD-RAM/PD lens cleaner (LF-K123LCA1) about once every year, depending on frequency of use and the operating environment. Read the lens cleaner’s instructions carefully before use.

Reference

RQT7301

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Panasonic DMR-E55 warranty Specifications, Maintenance

DMR-E55 specifications

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