Frequently asked questions, Set upPage, Cover | Panasonic DMR-E85H

Frequently asked questions

Set upPage

What equipment is necessary to play multi	≥DVD-Video:	8
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:	—
	This unit plays DVD-Audio in 2 channels. You cannot play multi channel
	surround sound.

Are the headphones and speakers directly	≥You cannot directly connect to the unit. Connect through the amplifier	8
connected to the unit?	etc.

The television has both S-VIDEO IN	≥Connecting with the component video out terminal provides a more	7
terminal and COMPONENT VIDEO IN	vivid picture compared to connecting with the S-Video out terminal.
terminals. Which terminal should I connect	If you have an LCD/plasma television or LCD projector compatible with
with?	progressive scan, connect through the component video terminals for
	high-quality progressive video.
	If you have a CRT television or a multi system television using PAL
	mode that is compatible with progressive scan, we cannot recommend
	progressive output as some flickering can occur.

Is my television progressive output	≥All Panasonic televisions that have 576P (625P)/480P (525P) input	—
compatible?	terminals 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 number does not include “4”	Cover
Video CDs bought in another country?	or “All”.

Can a DVD-Video that does not have a	≥The DVD-Video region number indicates the disc conforms to a	—
region number be played?	standard. You cannot play discs that do not have a region number.

Please tell me about DVD-R and DVD-RW	≥This unit records and plays DVD-R. However, you cannot record onto	—
compatibility with this unit.	DVD-R discs that are finalized.	—
	≥This unit also records and plays the high speed recording compatible	—
	discs.
	≥This unit does not record or play DVD-RW.	—
	≥This unit does not record or play DVD-RW.	—

Please tell me about CD-R and CD-RW	≥You can play CD-R and CD-RW on this unit that are created using a	12, 23
compatibility with this unit.	compatible format.	—
	≥You cannot write to a CD-R or CD-RW with this unit.	—	Reference

Recording
Recording
Can I record from a commercially	≥Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVD are copy protected;	—
purchased video cassette or DVD?	therefore, recording is usually not possible.

Can a DVD-R recorded on this unit be	≥You can play on DVD-R compatible players after finalizing the disc on	35
played on other equipment?	this unit; however, due to the condition of the recording, play may not be
	possible.

How many times can I write to a DVD-RAM	≥You can write to the disc approximately 100,000 times depending upon	—
disc?	the conditions of use.

Can I high speed transfer (dub) to a disc?	≥You can record up to a 32k recording speed to DVD-R and up to 24k	31
	recording speed to DVD-RAM when using a high speed compatible
	disc.

Can I record digital audio signals using this	≥You cannot record digital signals. The digital audio terminals on this unit	—
unit?	are for output only.

Can a digital audio signal from this unit be	≥You can record if using the PCM signal. When recording DVD, change	38
recorded to other equipment?	the “Digital Audio 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.	—

Can I switch to bilingual broadcast during	≥With HDD and DVD-RAM, you can. Just press [AUDIO].	22
recording?	≥With DVD-R, you cannot. Change before recording with the “Bilingual	38
	Audio Selection” in the SETUP menu.
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Panasonic DMR-E85H manual Frequently asked questions, Set upPage, Cover, Recording

Contents

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this Performance and safety, please read theseExample Instructions carefully This Unit is Intended for USE in Moderate Climates Getting started Useful features Table of contents Please check and identify the supplied accessories AccessoriesGetting Batteries Use Control reference guide Remote controlMain unit Unit’s display Do not connect the unit through a video cassette recorder When the unit is not to be used for a long timeBefore moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is Empty Connecting to a VCR with 21-pin Scart terminal Connecting to a television with 21-pin Scart TerminalComponent video output Video OUT terminal Connection Connecting an amplifier or system componentAmplifier’s rear panel Optical digital audio cable Press 3, 4 to change the setting Auto-SetupPress Enter when you have finished the settings Press 3, 4 to select the country and press Enter Selecting television type and aspect Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Setup and press EnterPress Functions To enjoy progressive video Point the remote control at the television When the following indicator appears on the unit’s displayTo change the code on the remote control Television operation HDD and discs you can use for recording and play HDD and Disc informationPlay-only discs 12 cm/8 cm Discs that cannot be played Getting HDD Hard disk drive handling care Recording television programmes Press W X CH to select the channelPress ¥ REC to start recording Playing while you are recording Recording modes and approximate recording timesPress 1 Play Press Time Slip Flexible Recording Press REC Mode to select Recording mode XP, SP, LP or EPRecording from an external equipment Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Start and press Enter Using G-CODEsystem to make timer recordings Timer recordingPress F Timer Press G-Code Press 3, 4 to select New Timer Manually programming timer recordingsPress PROG/CHECK Press 1 to move through the items To put the unit on timer recording standby To exit the timer recording listCheck, change or delete a programme To change a programme Press 1 Play Playing discsBack Playing Skipping the specified Operations during playTime Time Slip Manual Skip Changing audio Editing operations during playPress Audio Press Erase Press 2, 1 to select Erase and press Enter Using the tree screen to find a group Using menus to play MP3Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a group Press TOP Menu Disc menu-Setting the disc content Using on-screen menus and Status messagesOn-screen menus Press Display Press Status Status messagesPlay menu-Change the play sequence Picture menu-Change the picture quality Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters Editing titles/chaptersPress Direct Navigator Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the title Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the chapter Cancel Protection § Title operationsChapter operations Creating, editing and playing play lists Press 3 to cancelPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Play List and press Enter Creating play lists Play list operations Editing and playing play lists/chaptersMove Chapter Show Enter Name screen Entering textPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a Character and press Enter Transfer Dubbing Transferring dubbing titles or play lists Press Dubbing One Touch Transfer dubbingPress Enter to confirm Dubbing Transferring dubbing a finalized DVD-R Press 3, 4 to select Start Dubbing and press EnterTo edit the transferring dubbing list Dubbing Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select an item and press Enter Functions windowPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Disc Management and press Enter Press 3, 4 to select the operation and press Enter Top Menu Disc NameDisc Protection Format Disc Common procedures Changing the unit’s settingsSummary of settings Functions Tabs Menus Options Underlined items are the factory presets Convenient functionsPicture Play k1.3 & Audio during Search Audio Mode for XP RecordingDynamic Range Compression DVD-VDolby Digital only Bilingual Audio Selection TV System ProgressiveAV1 Output AV2 Input Press 3, 4 to select Manual and press Enter TuningPress 3, 4, 2 To select a To change the setting all at once PAL!#NTSC Press 3, 4 to select Auto-Setup Restart and press EnterPress 2, 1 to select Yes and press Enter Press 2, 1 to select the country and press Enter To cancel the Child Lock Clock settingsChild Lock Clock starts Reference Specifications Glossary Set upPage Frequently asked questionsCover Recording Error messages On the televisionOn the unit’s display Troubleshooting guide ≥Select On in Grey Background in the Setup menu≥Set the clock Display Troubleshooting guide DVD-R disc using the high Even when is pressedSpeed mode When transferring dubbing Ratings password Erase operation Safety precautions Maintenance Index