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Frequently asked questions

Set upPage

			What equipment is necessary to play multi	≥DVD-Video:	9
			What equipment is necessary to play multi	≥DVD-Video:	9
			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	9
			connected to the unit?	etc.

			The television has a Scart terminal and	≥If you have a regular television (CRT: cathode ray tube) we recommend	7, 8
			component video input terminal. Which	using the Scart terminal. You can enjoy high-quality RGB video from
			terminal should I connect with?	this unit by connecting to an RGB compatible television.
				If you have an LCD/plasma television or LCD projector compatible 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 625 (576)/50I · 50P, 525 (480)/60I ·	—
			compatible?	60P input 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 “2”	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.	—
				discs.
				≥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	14, 25
			Please tell me about CD-R and CD-RW		14, 25
Reference			compatibility with this unit.	compatible format.	—
Reference				≥You cannot write to a CD-R or CD-RW with this unit.
				≥You cannot write to a CD-R or CD-RW with this unit.

			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	37
			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	33
				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	40
			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].	24
			recording?	≥With DVD-R, you cannot. Change before recording with the “Bilingual	40
				Audio Selection” in the SETUP menu.

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Panasonic DMR-E85H operating instructions Frequently asked questions, Set upPage, Cover, Recording

Contents

Operating Instructions Instrucciones de funcionamiento Example Ejemplo Started Table of contents Useful features Accessories Remote controlPlease check and identify the supplied accessories Batteries Remote control Control reference guideMain unit Unit’s display When the unit is not to be used for a long time Recommended connection for your televisionDo not connect the unit through a video cassette recorder Connecting a television with 21-pin Scart terminal and VCR AV1 terminal Connection Component video outputVideo OUT terminal Component Video OUT terminal Connecting an amplifier or system component To enjoy multi-channel surround sound on DVD-VideoConnection to a stereo amplifier Preset Download Setup with Q Link functions If the clock setting menu appearsEnter Return Auto-Setup Setup without Q Link functions Country setting menu appearsAuto-Setup starts. This takes about 8 minutes Auto-Setup is complete when you see the television picture Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Setup and press Enter Selecting television type and aspectPress Functions To enjoy progressive video When the following indicator appears on the unit’s display Point the remote control at the televisionTo change the code on the remote control Television operation HDD and Disc information HDD and discs you can use for recording and playPlay-only discs 12 cm/8 cm Discs that cannot be played HDD Hard disk drive handling care Getting Recording television programmes Press W X CH to select the channelPress ¥ REC to start recording Recording modes and approximate recording times Playing while you are recordingDirect TV Recording Flexible Recording Recording from an external equipment Timer recording Using Showview number to make timer recordingsPress F Timer Press ShowView Manually programming timer recordings Press 3, 4 to select New TimerPress PROG/CHECK Press 1 to move through the items Linked timer recordings with external equipment EXT Link Check, change or delete a programmePress EXT Link Playing discs BackPlaying Operations during play Skipping the specifiedTime Time Slip Manual Skip Editing operations during play Changing audioPress Audio Press Erase Press 2, 1 to select Erase and press Enter Using menus to play MP3 Using the tree screen to find a groupPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a group Press TOP Menu Using on-screen menus and Status messages Disc menu-Setting the disc contentOn-screen menus Press Display Status messages Press StatusPlay menu-Change the play sequence Picture menu-Change the picture quality Editing titles/chapters Editing titles/chapters and playing chaptersPress Direct Navigator Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the title Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the chapter Set up Protection § Title operationsPress 2, 1 to select Yes and press Enter Press Enter at the start point and end Press 3 to cancel Creating, editing and playing play listsPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Play List and press Enter Creating play lists Editing and playing play lists/chapters Play list operationsMove Chapter Entering text Show Enter Name screenPress 3, 4 To select a Character and press Enter Press SET Transferring dubbing titles or play lists Transfer Dubbing One Touch Transfer dubbing Press DubbingPress Enter to confirm Dubbing Press 3, 4 to select Start Dubbing and press Enter Transferring dubbing a finalized DVD-RTo edit the transferring dubbing list Dubbing Functions window Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select an item and press EnterPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Disc Management and press Enter Press 3, 4 to select the operation and press Enter Disc Name Top MenuDisc Protection Format Disc Changing the unit’s settings Common proceduresSummary of settings Convenient functions Tabs Menus Options Underlined items are the factory presets Picture Functions AV2 Settings TV AspectProgressive TV System Tuning Press 3, 4 to select Manual and press EnterPress 3, 4, 2 Programme position Auto-Setup Restart To change the setting all at once PAL!#NTSCPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a country and press Enter TV System Clock settings Child Lock Specifications Safety precautions Glossary When Showview When programmingLink Message Message appears when Frequently asked questions Set upPageCover Recording Error messages On the televisionOn the unit’s display Troubleshooting guide Following do not indicate a problem with this unitBreaks ≥Set the clock Display Low volume Cannot switch audioRemote control doesn’t Sound No sound Troubleshooting guide Maintenance Unit careDisc handling Index RGB