Panasonic DMR-E80H operating instructions Features

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]

[HDD] [RAM]

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.

1)Read these instructions.

2)Keep these instructions.

3)Heed all warnings.

4)Follow all instructions.

5)Do not use this apparatus near water.

6)Clean only with dry cloth.

7)Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8)Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9)Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding- type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched partic- ularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11)Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or

table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate nor- mally, or has been dropped.

Getting started

Features

This unit allows recording of high quality video on HDD and DVD-RAM, the compact and durable digital media with fast random access. This media also out performs past tape formats in ease of operation.

∫Maximum 106 hours on HDD (Hard Disk Drive)

(‹page 15)

This model is installed with a high capacity 80 GB hard disk capable of recording a maximum of 106 hours (6 hours continuously). The same functions are available with HDD as with DVD-RAM and editing/record- ing of visual data from hard disk to DVD-RAM/R is easy-to-perform.

∫Maximum 12 hours on DVD-RAM

≥Using a double sided, 9.4 GB DVD–RAM allows you to record a maximum of 12 hours (6 hours continuously).

≥You can also use the FR (Flexible Recording) mode to fit record- ings efficiently onto the available space on the disc.

∫Auto Renewal Recording (➜ page 26)

If you record a program onto HDD repeatedly everyday or every week using timer recording, the unit will record the new program over the old one.

∫Make your own DVD-Video

≥Finalizing a DVD-R that has been recorded on produces an origi- nal DVD-Video in accordance with DVD-Video standards.

≥In addition to DVD-Video movie software, this unit can also play other types of discs including audio CDs and Video CDs. This means that this unit has the potential to play a central role in your home entertainment, from high-end home theater through to CD playback.

∫MP3 disc play (➜ page 23)

You can also play MP3 files recorded on CD-R and CD-RW, as well as DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, Video CDs and CDs.

∫Progressive Scan

By connecting the component video terminal of this unit to a pro- gressive scan television, it is possible to enjoy the high quality pic- ture rendered by the progressive scan function.

∫Quick View (➜ page 21)

You can speed up play to make checking the contents faster. Both video and sound are played faster.

∫Relief Recording (➜ page 25)

When timer recording to DVD-RAM or DVD-R, the unit will compare the remaining space on the disc and the time necessary for record- ing. If space is insufficient the unit will record the program to HDD instead (there is no relief recording function the other way, i.e. from HDD to DVD-RAM or DVD-R).

∫Editing your recording [HDD] [RAM]

≥You can divide programs (➜ page 34).

≥Use play lists (➜ page 31) to select your favorite scenes and rear- range them to play in any order you like.

∫Exceptional sound and picture quality when recording

≥Audio is recorded using Dolby Digital stereo, enabling high quality sound recordings. When recording in XP mode it is possible to use LPCM (2 channel) to achieve sound recordings of even higher quality.

≥The encoder system used for recording is called “Hybrid VBR” and allows high quality recordings.

∫Fast access to the program you want to watch

(➜ page 19)

Use the Direct Navigator to find a program you have recorded and start play.

∫The FUNCTIONS window shows you most of the

features you can use (➜ page 42)

The FUNCTIONS window has most of the features and functions you are likely to use regularly. Just select the icon for the operation you want to perform.

∫Watch a program while you are recording it

(➜ page 17)

Chasing play

You can watch a program from the start while you are still recording it.

Simultaneous rec and play

You can record a program while watching one you recorded previously.

Time Slip

You can jump back to review a piece of action you missed while recording by pressing the time slip button.

≥During playback, you can specify a length of time to jump to the scene you wish to view.

The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to a problem with the unit or recordable media, and accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for any subsequent damage caused by such loss. Examples of causes of such losses are

≥A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company.

≥A disc used as described above and then played again in this unit.

≥A disc recorded and edited with a DVD recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this unit.

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