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
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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
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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
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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
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