Panasonic DMREH56 User Manual Page 1

Operating InstructionsDVD RecorderModel No. DMR-EH55DMR-EH56HARD DISK DRIVEWeb Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.comDear customerThank you for purcha

10RQT8415Disc and card handling∫ How to hold a disc or cardDo not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface.∫ Concerning non-cartridge discsB

11RQT8415Included accessories∫ Batteries≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control.≥When closing the lid, insert it from the j (

12RQT8415Control reference guideInstructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.1 Turn the unit on (➡ 18)2 Select drive (

13RQT84151 Standby/on switch (Í/I) (➡ 18)Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming

14RQT8415STEP 1 Connection≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.≥Select the connection pattern th

15RQT8415CConnecting a television and digital/satellite receiver or decoderDConnecting a television and VCR, digital/satellite receiver or decoder[Req

16RQT8415STEP 1 ConnectionThe S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the television

17RQT8415∫ Connecting an amplifier with a digital input terminal≥To enjoy multi-channel surround sound DVD-Video, connect an amplifier with Dolby Digi

18RQT8415STEP 2 Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings1 Turn on the television and select the appropriate AV input to suit the connections

19RQT8415GUIDE Plus+ system settings1 Press [GUIDE].2 Press [3, 4] or the numbered buttons to enter the Postal Code of your location and press [ENTER]

2RQT8415SUOMINORSKCAUTION!THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN

20RQT8415GUIDE Plus+ system settingsRefer to the control reference on page 18.The GUIDE Plus+ data is transmitted from the Host Channel (the televisio

21RQT8415You can change the basic settings for your GUIDE Plus+ list.1 Press [GUIDE].2 Press [SUB MENU]. 3 Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and press [E

22RQT8415Set up to match your television and remote controlYou can enjoy progressive video by connecting this unit’s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals to

23RQT8415You can configure the remote control TV operation buttons to turn the television on/off, change the television input mode, select the televis

24RQT8415Recording television programmesSee also “Important notes for recording” (➡ 8).≥[RAM] It is not possible to record continuously from one side

25RQT8415Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated.(The times provided on this chart are an estim

26RQT8415Recording television programmes[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]During recordingPress [¥ REC] on the main unit to select the recording tim

27RQT8415[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording within the remaining disc space.

28RQT8415Timer recordingSee also “Important notes for recording” (➡ 8).[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]≥You can enter up to 32 programmes up to a

29RQT8415Press [GUIDE] to switch between Landscape view and Portrait view.The Programme Type function lets you display a GUIDE Plus+ list sorted by ma

3RQT8415Table of contentsHDD, disc and card information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Important notes for recording . . . . . . . . . . .

30RQT8415Timer recordingRefer to the control reference on page 28.Entering SHOWVIEW numbers is an easy way of timer recording. You can find these numb

31RQT84151 While the unit is onPress [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive and press [∫].2 Press [2, 1] to select “Stop Recording” and press [E

32RQT8415Timer recordingRefer to the control reference on page 28.When the recording drive is “DVD” and there is not enough remaining space, recording

33RQT8415Recording broadcasts from an external equipment[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]To make a timer recording with your television, connect to

34RQT8415Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discsPreparation≥Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the

35RQT8415∫ When a menu screen appears on the television[DVD-V] [DVD-A]Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item and press [ENTER].Some items can also be s

36RQT8415Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discsRefer to the control reference on page 34.(continued)Press [AUDIO].[HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR

37RQT8415Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)DivXMP3≥If there is a large amount of still picture data etc. within a MP3 file,

38RQT8415Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)[-R] [CD]You can play DVD-R and CD-R/CD-RW discs which contain MP3 files, DivX vi

39RQT8415DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright protection. In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit, you first need to r

4RQT8415HDD, disc and card information(continued on the next page)HDD and discs you can use for recording and playDisc typeHard disk drive (HDD)≥160 G

40RQT8415Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)Refer to the control reference on page 38.[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [CD] [SD]≥You can use

41RQT8415∫ To select the still pictures in another folder(➡ 7, Structure of folders displayed by this unit)[RAM] [SD]To switch to another higher folde

42RQT8415Using on-screen menus/Status message1 Press [DISPLAY].≥Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and disc contents, the

43RQT8415This function works only when the elapsed play time is displayed.Select the item for repeat play. Depending on the disc, the items that can b

44RQT8415Editing titles/chapters[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›](You cannot edit finalized discs.)≥The maximum number of

45RQT8415After performing steps 1–5 (➡ 44)§ Multiple editing is possible.After performing steps 1–7 (➡ 44)§ Multiple editing is possible.Title operati

46RQT8415Creating, editing and playing playlists[HDD] [RAM]≥The maximum number of items on a disc:–Playlists: 99–Chapters in playlists: Approx. 1000(D

47RQT8415[HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] (Play only)1 While stoppedPress [FUNCTIONS].2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others” and press [ENTER].3 Press [3, 4] to se

48RQT8415Editing still pictures[HDD] [RAM] [SD] ≥You can edit pictures and albums.≥You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB (➡ 7)

49RQT8415After performing steps 1–4, page 48§ Multiple editing is possible.[Note]≥Timer recordings do not start when performing “Add Pictures”, “Creat

5RQT8415(continued)§1 The amount of the recordable disc space doesn’t increase even if the programme is deleted when you use one time recording disc.

50RQT8415Delete Navigator[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [SD] (You cannot delete items on finalized discs.)≥A title or a picture

51RQT8415Copying titles or playlists§1 To high speed copy titles (or playlists created from those titles), set “Rec for High Speed Copy” to “On” befor

52RQT8415Copying titles or playlists∫ Speed and recording mode when copying[HDD] > [RAM] : High speed[HDD] > [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]

53RQT8415[HDD] ,-. [RAM] [+RW][-RW‹VR›] > [HDD][HDD] > [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL][SD] > [HDD] [RAM]You can order titles and playlists

54RQT8415Copying titles or playlists(Continued)Refer to the control reference on page 52.COPY Navigator/Copying list indicators∫ To edit the copying l

55RQT8415[DVD-V] > [HDD]You can copy the content of finalized DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW(DVD-Video format), +R, and +R DL to the HDD and re-edit.While

56RQT8415Copying still pictures[HDD] [RAM] [SD] ≥You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB (➡ 7).≥You cannot copy pictures recorde

57RQT8415∫ To edit the copying listSelect the item in step 6–3 (for a still picture) or 6–5 (for a folder) (➡ 56, right column)1 Press [SUB MENU].2 Pr

58RQT8415Copying from a video cassette recorder[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]e.g., Connecting to the AV3 or DV input terminals on the frontYou c

59RQT8415Linked operations with the TV (Q Link)What is Q Link?Q Link enables you to connect this unit to a Q Link equipped Panasonic TV and perform va

6RQT8415HDD, disc and card information.§1Close the session after recording. Play may be impossible on some discs due to the condition of the recording

60RQT8415HDD, disc and card management[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] [SD]≥You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities

61RQT8415[HDD] [RAM] Preparation≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive.≥Release protection (➡ 60).After performing steps 1–3 (➡ 60)4 Pre

62RQT8415HDD, disc and card managementRefer to the control reference on page 60.[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]You can select the background

63RQT8415Entering text[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [SD] You can give names to recorded titles, etc. The maximum number of char

64RQT8415FUNCTIONS windowBy using the FUNCTIONS window you may access the main functions quickly and easily.1 While stoppedPress [FUNCTIONS].Functions

65RQT8415Changing the unit’s settings1 While stoppedPress [FUNCTIONS].2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others” and press [ENTER].3 Press [3, 4] to select

66RQT8415Changing the unit’s settings(continued)Refer to the control reference on page 65.The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to st

67RQT8415Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)SoundDynamic Range Compression [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital only)Change the dynamic r

68RQT8415Changing the unit’s settingsRefer to the control reference on page 65.Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)Connectio

69RQT84151 While stoppedPress [FUNCTIONS].2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others” and press [ENTER].3 Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and press [ENTER].4

7RQT8415≥Compatible with: FAT 12 or FAT 16≥You can use SD Memory Cards with the following capacities (from 8 MB to 2 GB).≥Useable memory is slightly l

70RQT8415Changing the unit’s settingsRefer to the control reference on page 65.You can restart auto channel setting if set up (➡18) fails for some rea

71RQT8415≥In the case of a power failure, the clock setting remains in memory for approximately 60 minutes.1 While stoppedPress [FUNCTIONS].2 Press [3

72RQT8415MessagesOn the television PageAuthorization Error. ≥You are trying to play the DivX VOD content that was purchased with a different registrat

73RQT8415On the unit’s displayThe following messages or service numbers appear on the unit’s display when something unusual is detected during startup

74RQT8415Frequently asked questionsRefer to the following items if you have any doubts about unit operations.Set up PageDiscRecordingWhat equipment i

75RQT8415GUIDE Plus+Why is the GUIDE Plus+ system only available after approx. 2 hours?≥The data rate, at which GUIDE Plus+ is sent, is limited. Depen

76RQT8415Troubleshooting guideBefore requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solu

77RQT8415Sound PageOperationNo sound.Low volume.Distorted sound.Cannot hear the desired audio type.≥Check the connections and the “Digital Audio Outpu

78RQT8415Troubleshooting guideRecording, timer recording and copying PageCannot record.Cannot copy.≥You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you insert

79RQT8415Play PageEditPlay fails to start even when [1] (PLAY) is pressed.Play starts but then stops immediately.≥Insert the disc correctly with the l

8RQT8415Important notes for recording≥It is not possible to record to both HDD (Hard Disk Drive) and DVD drive simultaneously.When recording a bilingu

80RQT8415Troubleshooting guideStill pictures GUIDE Plus+To reset this unitCannot display Direct Navigator screen.≥This screen cannot be displayed duri

81RQT8415GlossaryBitstreamThis is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel) before it is decoded into its various channels.CPRM

82RQT8415SpecificationsRecording system DVD-RAM : DVD Video Recording formatDVD-R : DVD-Video formatDVD-R DL (Dual Layer) : DVD-Video formatDVD-RW :

83RQT8415Safety precautionsSet the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. Th

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9RQT8415HDD (Hard disk drive) handling careThe HDD is a high precision recording instrument and because of its long recording capability and high spee