Panasonic DMR-E50EG9-S Operations Instructions

Region number supported by this unitRegion numbers are allocated to DVD players and softwareaccording to where they are sold.≥The region number of thi

10RQT6920Setting upChange the settings if your television is:≥Widescreen (16:9 aspect ratio)≥Progressive– Read your television’s operating instruction

11RQT6920Setting upDisc information≥We recommend using Panasonic discs as they have been con-firmed to be compatible with this unit. Other discs may n

12RQT6920Setting upControl reference guide1 POWER button (Í, DVD (POWER)) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 14Press to switch the unit from on to

13RQT6920Setting upU Remote control signal sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6V Disc tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

14RQT6920RecordingRecording television programs[RAM] [DVD-R]1 Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn theunit on.2 Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] to open thetray and in

15RQT6920Recording[RAM] [DVD-R] You can insert a cartridge or non-cartridge disc.[Note]≥Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want tor

16RQT6920Playing backPlaying discs[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]1 Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn theunit on.2 Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] to open th

17RQT6920Playing back[VCD]Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD” andPress the numbered buttons (0, 1j9) to select an item.e.g., “5”: [0] ➜ [5]“15”: [1] ➜ [5][DVD-V

18RQT6920Playing backOther methods of play[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]During play or while pausedPress [:] or [9].≥Press [D] or [E] on the m

19RQT6920Playing back[RAM] [DVD-R]1 During playPress [TIME SLIP].2 Within 5 secondsPress [3, 4] to enter the time andthen press [ENTER].Press to alte

2RQT6920Getting started.CAUTION!THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORM-ANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECI-FIED

20RQT6920Playing backMarking places to play again—MARKERYou can mark positions by pressing [MARKER]. Also use on-screenmenus to mark, recall, and clea

21RQT6920Playing backUsing menus to play MP3 discs[MP3]This unit can play MP3 files recorded on CD-R/RW with a computer.Files are treated as tracks an

22RQT6920Playing backPlaying while you are recording[RAM]Press [1] (PLAY).Play starts from the beginning of the program being recorded. (Timeslip indi

23RQT6920Playing backChanging audio[RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD]You can change the audio being received or played.Press [AUDIO].How the type changes depends on

24RQT6920Timer recordingTimer recording[RAM] [DVD-R]This is a simple way of specifying a time to stop recording when youare in a hurry or before you g

25RQT6920Timer recordingYou can enter up to 16 programs up to a month in advance. Each daily or weekly program is counted as one program.1 Press [PROG

Timer recording26RQT6920Timer recording[RAM] [DVD-R]1 Press [PROG/CHECK].Icon explanationsW The times overlap those in another program.Note the follow

27RQT6920EditingEntering text[RAM] [DVD-R]This page shows how to enter text for:≥Program titles for timer recording (➜pages 24 and 25)Program titles (

28RQT6920EditingCreating play lists[RAM]Specify start and end points to create scenes, then specify the orderin which they are to be played. These sce

29RQT6920Editing1 While stoppedPress [PLAY LIST].2 Press [3, 4] to select the play listand press [ENTER].≥You can also select play lists by entering

3RQT6920Getting startedIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSRead these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions

30RQT6920EditingEditing play lists[RAM]Once a play list has been erased, it is irretrievable. Check carefully before proceeding.The copied play list a

31RQT6920EditingRepeat to erase other scenes.Press [3, 4] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].The new scene is inserted before the highlighted scene.Pr

32RQT6920EditingEditing programsErase Program0 : 58 SPErase CancelEraseENTERSELECT: 9Corresponding PLAY LIST will also be erased.Remaining Recording T

33RQT6920Editing[Note]≥ The disc’s available recording time may not increase after erasing short programs.≥ Computer data cannot be erased.≥ The av

34RQT6920EditingDisc setting[RAM] [DVD-R]Enter Title[RAM]If set, this will protect the disc from accidental erasure.Disc ProtectionFormatFinalize[DVD-

35RQT6920EditingThe lock symbol appearsclosed when the disc iswrite-protected.Press [2] to set disc protection and press [ENTER]. [Note]Computer data

36RQT6920Advanced operationUsing on-screen menus1 Press [DISPLAY].e.g., DVD-RAM2 Press [3, 4] to select the menu andpress [1].3 Press [3, 4] to selec

37RQT6920Advanced operatione.g., DVD-RAMNot available when playing Video CDs, CDs and MP3 discs.e.g., DVD-VideoPlay menuDiscVideoAudioPlayRepeat playM

Advanced operation38RQT6920Using on-screen menusNot available when playing CDs and MP3 discs.[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [VCD]∫ When you have set “TV Type”

39RQT6920Advanced operationOn-screen displaysDisplays appear on the television when you operate the unit to letyou know what operation was performed a

4RQT6920Getting startedTable of contentsIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

40RQT6920Advanced operationHome TheaterRefer to the relevant pages for details.Other usesRecord to digital recording equipment or cassette deck (➜page

41RQT6920Advanced operation≥The equipment connections described are examples.≥Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwis

Advanced operation42RQT6920Home TheaterThis model can play Dolby Digital, but only in two channels. This model does not have a DTS decoder. You must c

43RQT6920Advanced operation§By using the S video cable instead of the yellow video cable youmay make recordings of higher picture quality.[Note]If the

44RQT6920Advanced operationOther antenna connectionsUse one of the following connections to suit the antenna lead.∫ A single twin lead∫ A twin lead an

45RQT6920Advanced operationChanging the remote control codePanasonic DVD players and recorders use the same remote controlsystem so they may respond u

46RQT6920Advanced operationChanging the unit’s settingsThis chart shows the initial settings for this unit. See page 48 for details on menu operation.

47RQT6920Advanced operationVideoStill ModeSelect the type of picture shown when you pause play.≥Automatic≥Field: Less blurred field stills are shown.

Advanced operation48RQT6920Changing the unit’s settingsSee page 46 for menu and option details.1 While stoppedPress [SETUP] to show the menus.2 Press

49RQT6920Advanced operationPreparationIf you connect the unit through a cable TV box or DSS receiver(➜page 41), tune to your local PBS station before

5RQT6920Setting upSTEP 1 Antenna and television connectionsPreparation≥Refer to the television’s operating instructions.≥Turn the television off and d

50RQT6920ReferenceGlossaryBitstreamThis is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 chan-nel) before it is decoded into its various cha

51RQT6920ReferenceError messagesOn the television PageOn the unit’s displayNo disc. ≥You haven’t inserted a disc. Correctly insert a disc that this un

52RQT6920ReferenceTroubleshooting guideBefore requesting service, make the below checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the

53RQT6920ReferenceSound PagePlayDisplaysRemote controlNo sound.Low volume.Distorted sound.≥Check the connections. Check the input mode on the amplifie

Reference54RQT6920Troubleshooting guideRecording and timer recording PageThe precision parts in this unit are readily affected by the envi-ronment, es

55RQT6920ReferenceSpecificationsRecording system: DVD video recording standards(DVD-RAM),DVD video standards (DVD-R)Optical pick-up: System with 1 len

Reference56RQT6920Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of AmericaOne P

57RQT6920ReferenceLimited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA)Panasonic Canada Inc.5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3PANASONIC/TECHNICS PRODUCT—LIM

58EspañolRQT6920Instalación básicaPreparación≥Confirme que la antena esté conectada correctamente.≥Encienda el televisor y seleccione en él la entrada

59RQT6920EspañolAjuste esta guía de canales de manera que pueda utilizar loscódigos i VCR Plus para la grabación con temporizador.1 Pulse [SETUP] para

6RQT6920Setting upSTEP 2 The remote control≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control.≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries.Do

60EspañolRQT6920Grabación de programas de televisión[RAM] [DVD-R]1 Pulse [Í, DVD POWER] paraencender el aparato.2 Pulse [< OPEN/CLOSE] para abrir l

61RQT6920Español[RAM] [DVD-R] Puede introducir un disco con o sin estuche.[Note]≥Cargue discos de doble cara de manera que la etiqueta de la caraque d

62EspañolRQT6920Reproducción de discos[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]1 Pulse [Í, DVD POWER] paraencender el aparato.2 Pulse [< OPEN/CLOSE] p

63RQT6920Español[VCD]Interruptor [DVD, TV] a “DVD” yPulse los botones numerados (0, 1j9) para seleccionarun elemento.por ejemplo., “5”: [0] ➜ [5]“15”:

IndexAngle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Antenna system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Audio attribute . . . . . . . . . . . .

7RQT6920Setting upPreparation≥Confirm that the antenna is connected correctly.≥Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input tosuit th

8RQT6920Setting upSTEP 4 VCR Plusi guide channel settingsSet these guide channels so you can use VCR Plusi codes fortimer recording. Before starting t

9RQT6920Setting up1 Press [SETUP] to show the menus.2 Press [3, 4] to select “Channel” andpress [1].3 Press [3, 4] to select “Preset Chan-nel Caption”