Panasonic DMRE60 Operations Instructions Page 1

Dear customerThank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performanceand safety, please read these instructions carefully.Before connecting, ope

10RQT6981Setting upDisc information≥We recommend using Panasonic discs as they have been con-firmed to be compatible with this unit. Other discs may n

11RQT6981Setting upSD/PC card and still pictures§1A PC card adapter conforming to PC card standards is necessary.§2Can only play still pictures and sa

12RQT6981Setting upControl reference guide1 POWER button (Í, DVD (POWER)) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 14Press to switch the unit from on to

13RQT6981Setting upControls such as 1 function the same as the buttons on the remote control.U Remote control signal sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . .

14RQT6981RecordingRecording television programsYou can insert a cartridge or non-cartridge disc.[Note]≥Load double-sided discs so the label for the si

15RQT6981Recording[RAM] [DVD-R]The unit calculates a recording rate that enables the recording to fitin the time you set (within the remaining time on

16RQT6981Playing backPlaying discs[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]1 Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn theunit on.2 Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] t

17RQT6981Playing 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-

18RQT6981Playing backPlaying still pictures[SD/CARD] [RAM]Only insert or remove the SD/PC card after turning the unit off.When the card indicator (“S

19RQT6981Playing backTo select the next or previous still picture While in the still picture display, press [2, 1].[2] : previous still picture [1] :

2RQT6981Getting started.CAUTION!THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORM-ANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECI-FIED

20RQT6981Playing backOther methods of play[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]During play or while pausedPress [:] or [9].≥Press [D] or [E]

21RQT6981Playing 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

22RQT6981Playing 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

23RQT6981Playing backPlaying while you are recording[RAM]Press [1] (PLAY).Play starts from the beginning of the program being recorded. (Timeslip indi

24RQT6981Timer 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

25RQT6981Timer 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

26RQT6981Timer recordingTimer recording[RAM] [DVD-R]1 Press [PROG/CHECK].Icon explanationsW The times overlap those in another program.Note the follow

Editing27RQT6981Entering text[SD/CARD] [R AM] [DVD-R]This page shows how to enter text for:≥Program titles for timer recording (➜pages 24 and 25)Progr

28RQT6981EditingCreating play lists[RAM]Specify start and end points to create scenes, then specify the orderin which they are to be played. These sce

29RQT6981Editing1 While stoppedPress [PLAY LIST].2 Press [3, 4] to select the play listand press [ENTER].≥You can also select play lists by entering

3RQT6981Getting startedIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSRead these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions

30RQT6981EditingEditing play lists[RAM]Once a play list has been erased, it is irretrievable. Check carefully before proceeding.The copied play list a

31RQT6981EditingRepeat to erase other scenes.Press [3, 4] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].The new scene is inserted before the highlighted scene.Pr

32RQT6981EditingEditing programsProtectionYesNoSet up Program Protection.RETURNENTERSELECTShorten Segment– : – – . – –Start– : – – . – –EndStartEn

33RQT6981Editing[Note]≥ The disc’s available recording time may not increase after erasing short programs.≥ Computer data cannot be erased.≥ The av

34RQT6981EditingEditing still picturesJPEGJPEG1/2INPUTSD card 100_PANAAlbumSlide ShowCopyAll copy of the cardRETURNENTERSELECTENTERRETURNSELECT

35RQT6981Editing0001[Note]≥ “Picture” and “File” refer to numbers inside the folder selected. Lower files are not included.≥ If there is more than one

36RQT6981EditingEditing still picturesJPEGJPEG2/2SD card 100_PANAEraseProtectPrint (DPOF)SettingsRETURNENTERSELECTENTERRETURNSELECTINPUTJPEGE

37RQT6981Editing000100010001Press [2] to select “Start” and press [ENTER].Format begins.Once activated, material cannot be returned to its original fo

38RQT6981EditingDisc setting[RAM] [DVD-R]Enter Title[RAM]If set, this will protect the disc from accidental erasure.Disc ProtectionFormatFinalize[DVD-

39RQT6981EditingThe lock symbol appearsclosed when the disc iswrite-protected.Press [2] to set disc protection and press [ENTER]. [Note]≥ Computer dat

4RQT6981Getting startedTable of contentsIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

40RQT6981Advanced 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

41RQT6981Advanced operatione.g., DVD-RAMNot available when playing Video CDs, CDs and MP3 discs.e.g., DVD-VideoNot available when playing CDs and MP3

42RQT6981Advanced operationUsing on-screen menus∫ When “User” is selectedSelect “Detail picture adjustment”.(“User” ➜ [2] ➜ [4] ➜ [ENTER])Page 1/2

43RQT6981Advanced operationOn-screen displaysDisplays appear on the television when you operate the unit to letyou know what operation was performed a

44RQT6981Advanced operationChanging the unit’s settingsThis chart shows the initial settings for this unit. See page 46 for details on menu operation.

45RQT6981Advanced operationVideoSeamless PlayTurn seamless play on or off on discs with play lists.≥Seamless Play does not work with programs recorded

46RQT6981Advanced operationChanging the unit’s settingsSee pages 44 and 45 for menu and option details.1 While stoppedPress [SETUP] to show the menus.

47RQT6981Advanced operationPreparationIf you connect the unit through a cable TV box or DSS receiver(➜page 50), tune to your local PBS station before

48RQT6981Advanced operationChanging the unit’s settings1 Press [SETUP] to show the menus.2 Press [3, 4] to select “Channel” andpress [1].3 Press [3, 4

49RQT6981Advanced operationHome TheaterRefer to the relevant pages for details.Other usesRecord to digital recording equipment or cassette deck (➜page

5RQT6981Setting upSTEP 1 Antenna and television connectionsPreparation≥Refer to the television’s operating instructions.≥Turn the television off and d

50RQT6981Advanced operationHome Theater≥The equipment connections described are examples.≥Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unl

51RQT6981Advanced operationThis model can play Dolby Digital, but only in two channels. This model does not have a DTS decoder. You must connect a uni

52RQT6981Advanced operationHome Theater§By using the S video cable instead of the yellow video cable youmay make recordings of higher picture quality.

53RQT6981Advanced operationOther antenna connectionsUse one of the following connections to suit the antenna lead.∫ A single twin lead∫ A twin lead an

54RQT6981ReferenceGlossaryBitstreamThis is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 chan-nel) before it is decoded into its various cha

55RQT6981ReferenceError messagesOn the television PageOn the unit’s displayNo disc. ≥You haven’t inserted a disc. Correctly insert a disc that this un

56RQT6981ReferenceTroubleshooting guideBefore requesting service, make the below checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the

57RQT6981ReferenceSound PagePlayDisplaysRemote controlNo sound.Low volume.Distorted sound.≥Check the connections. Check the input mode on the amplifie

58RQT6981ReferenceTroubleshooting guideRecording and timer recording PageStill picturesThe precision parts in this unit are readily affected by the en

59RQT6981ReferenceSpecificationsRecording system: DVD video recording standards(DVD-RAM),DVD video standards (DVD-R)Optical pick-up: System with 1 len

6RQT6981Setting 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

Reference60RQT6981Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of AmericaOne P

61RQT6981ReferenceLimited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA)Panasonic Canada Inc.5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3PANASONIC/TECHNICS PRODUCT—LIM

62EspañolRQT6981Guía de referencia rápida en españolPreparación≥Confirme que la antena esté conectada correctamente.≥Encienda el televisor y seleccion

63RQT6981Español∫Si selecciona el elemento para salida progresiva (480P)Seleccione Vídeo en el menú en pantalla y ajuste “Transferencia” deacuerdo con

IndexAll copy of the card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Antenna system . . . .

7RQT6981Setting upPreparation≥Confirm that the antenna is connected correctly.≥Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input tosuit th

8RQT6981Setting upSTEP 4 VCR Plusi guide channel settingsSet these guide channels so you can use VCR Plusi codes fortimer recording. Before starting t

9RQT6981Setting upSTEP 5 Set up to match your televisionChange the settings if your television is:≥Progressive– Read your television’s operating instr