Panasonic DMREH57 User Manual

Operating InstructionsDVD RecorderModel No. DMR-EH57 DMR-EH67The illustrations in these Operating Instructions show images of the silver model of DMR

10RQT8896Disc and card handling∫ How to hold a disc or cardDo not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface.∫ Concerning non-cartridge discsB

11RQT8896Included accessories∫ Batteries≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control.≥When closing the lid, insert it from the j (

12RQT8896Control reference guideInstructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.1 Turn the unit on (➡ 20)2 Select drive [

13RQT88961 Standby/on switch (Í/I) (➡ 20)Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming

14RQT8896STEP 1 Connection≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.≥Select the connection pattern th

15RQT8896CConnecting a television and digital/satellite receiver or decoderDConnecting a television and VCR, digital/satellite receiver or decoder[Req

16RQT8896STEP 1 Connection§ Leave “Yellow” unconnected.The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual re

17RQT8896HDMI is the next-generation interface for digital devices. When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital audio and video

18RQT8896Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM”/Q Link)You can enjoy linked operations with the TV and receiver by using “HDAVI C

19RQT8896If you connect this unit to the TV that has “HDAVI Control 2” function with an HDMI cable, you can enjoy using more convenient functions.You

2RQT8896SUOMINORSKCAUTION!THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN

20RQT8896STEP 2 Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings1 Turn on the television and select the appropriate AV input to suit the connections

21RQT8896GUIDE Plus+ system settings1 Press [GUIDE].2 Press [3, 4] or the numbered buttons to enter the Postal Code of your location and press [OK].It

22RQT8896GUIDE Plus+ system settingsRefer to the control reference on page 20.The GUIDE Plus+ data is transmitted from the Host Channel (the televisio

23RQT8896You can change the basic settings for your GUIDE Plus+ list.1 Press [GUIDE].2 Press [OPTION]. 3 Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and press [OK]

24RQT8896Set up to match your television and remote controlYou can enjoy progressive video by connecting this unit’s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals to

25RQT8896Manufacturer and Code No.2 Test by turning on the television and changing channels. ≥Repeat the procedure until you find the code that allows

26RQT8896Recording television programmesSee also “Important notes for recording” (➡ 8).Depending on the type of disc used for recording or the type of

27RQT8896Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated.(The times provided on this chart are an estim

28RQT8896Recording television programmes[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]During recordingPress [¥ REC] on the main unit to select the recording tim

29RQT8896[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording within the remaining disc space.

3RQT8896Table of contentsHDD, disc and card information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Important notes for recording . . . . . . . . . . . .

30RQT8896Timer recordingSee also “Important notes for recording” (➡ 8).Depending on the type of disc used for recording or the type of broadcast, ther

31RQT8896Press [GUIDE] to switch between Landscape view and Portrait view.The Programme Type function lets you display a GUIDE Plus+ list sorted by ma

32RQT8896Timer recordingRefer to the control reference on page 30.Entering SHOWVIEW numbers is an easy way of timer recording. You can find these numb

33RQT88961 While the unit is onPress [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive and press [∫].2 Press [2, 1] to select “Stop Recording” and press [O

34RQT8896Timer recordingRefer to the control reference on page 30.When the recording drive is “DVD” and there is not enough remaining space, recording

35RQT8896Recording broadcasts from external equipment[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]To make a timer recording with your television, connect to a

36RQT8896Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discsInstructions/notes regarding DVD-Audio is applicable to the DMR-EH67 model only.Prepar

37RQT8896∫ When a menu screen appears on the television[DVD-V] [DVD-A]Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item and press [OK].Some items can also be sele

38RQT8896Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discsRefer to the control reference on page 36.(continued)Press [AUDIO].[HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR

39RQT8896Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG)DivXMP3≥If there is a large amount of still picture data etc. within a MP3 file, play

4RQT8896HDD, disc and card information(continued on the next page)HDD and discs you can use for recording and playDisc typeHard disk drive (HDD)≥[EH57

40RQT8896Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG)[-R] [CD]You can play DVD-R and CD-R/CD-RW discs which contain MP3 files, DivX video c

41RQT8896DivX 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

42RQT8896Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG)Refer to the control reference on page 40.Instructions/notes regarding SD Cards and SD

43RQT8896Playable discs and cards are: [EH57]: [-R] [CD] [EH67]: [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [CD] [SD]∫ To select the still pictures in another folder[RAM] [SD]

44RQT8896Using on-screen menus/Status messageInstructions/notes regarding DVD-Audio is applicable to the DMR-EH67 model only.1 Press [DISPLAY].≥Depend

45RQT8896This 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

46RQT8896Editing titles/chapters[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›](You cannot edit finalised discs.)≥The maximum number of

47RQT8896After performing steps 1–5 (➡ 46)§ Multiple editing is possible.After performing steps 1–7 (➡ 46)§ Multiple editing is possible.Title operati

48RQT8896Creating, editing and playing playlists[HDD] [RAM]≥The maximum number of items on a disc:–Playlists: 99–Chapters in playlists: Approx. 1000(D

49RQT8896[HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] (Play only)1 While stoppedPress [FUNCTION MENU].2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others” and press [OK].3 Press [3, 4] to s

5RQT8896(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.

50RQT8896Editing still pictures [EH67][HDD] [RAM] [SD] ≥You can edit pictures and albums.≥You can use SD Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 4 GB (➡ 7)

51RQT8896After performing steps 1–4, page 50§ Multiple editing is possible.[Note]≥Timer recordings do not start when performing “Add Pictures”, “Creat

52RQT8896Delete NavigatorInstructions/notes regarding SD Cards and SD Drive are applicable to the DMR-EH67 model only[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›]

53RQT8896Copying titles or playlists§1 To high speed copy titles (or playlists created from those titles), set “Rec for High Speed Copy” to “On” befor

54RQT8896Copying titles or playlistsWhen copying a title with main and secondary audio≥Select the audio type for recording bilingual broadcast from “B

55RQT8896[HDD] ,-. [RAM] [+RW][-RW‹VR›] > [HDD][HDD] > [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]([EH67]) [SD] > [HDD] [RAM]You can order titles and

56RQT8896Copying titles or playlists(Continued)Refer to the control reference on page 54.COPY Navigator/Copying list indicators∫ To edit the copying l

57RQT8896[DVD-V] > [HDD]You can copy the content of finalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW(DVD-Video format), +R, and +R DL to the HDD and re-edit.While

58RQT8896Copying still pictures [EH67][HDD] [RAM] [SD] ≥You can use SD Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 4 GB (➡ 7).≥SDHC Memory Cards used for recor

59RQT8896∫ To edit the copying listSelect the item in step 6–3 (for a still picture) or 6–5 (for a folder) (➡ 58, right column)1 Press [OPTION].2 Pres

6RQT8896HDD, disc and card information.§Close the session after recording. Play may be impossible on some discs due to the condition of the recording.

60RQT8896Copying from a video cassette recordere.g., Connecting to the AV3 or DV input terminals on the front≥Turn off the unit and other video equipm

61RQT8896Entering text[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW][SD] ([EH67])You can give names to recorded titles, etc. The maximum number

62RQT8896HDD, disc and card managementInstructions/notes regarding SD Cards and SD Drive are applicable to the DMR-EH67 model only.[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-

63RQT8896[HDD] [RAM] Preparation≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive.≥Release protection (➡ 62).After performing steps 1–3 (➡ 62)4 Pre

64RQT8896HDD, disc and card managementRefer to the control reference on page 62.[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]You can select the background

65RQT8896FUNCTION MENU windowBy using the FUNCTION MENU window you may access the main functions quickly and easily.1 Press [FUNCTION MENU].Functions

66RQT8896Changing the unit’s settings1 While stoppedPress [FUNCTION MENU].2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others” and press [OK].3 Press [3, 4] to select

67RQT8896The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.(continued on the next page)Summary of settingsTabs Menus Options (Underlin

68RQT8896Changing the unit’s settings(continued)Refer to the control reference on page 66.Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets

69RQT8896(continued on the next page)Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)DisplayLanguageChoose the language for these menus

7RQT8896≥When using SD Memory Cards 4 GB or larger, only SD Memory Cards that display the SDHC logo can be used.≥Useable memory is slightly less than

70RQT8896Changing the unit’s settings(continued)Refer to the control reference on page 66.Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets

71RQT88961 While stoppedPress [FUNCTION MENU].2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others” and press [OK].3 Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and press [OK].4 Pr

72RQT8896Changing the unit’s settingsRefer to the control reference on page 66.You can restart auto channel setting if set up (➡20) fails for some rea

73RQT8896≥In the case of a power failure, the clock setting remains in memory for approximately 60 minutes.1 While stoppedPress [FUNCTION MENU].2 Pres

74RQT8896MessagesOn the television PageAuthorisation Error. ≥You are trying to play the DivX VOD content that was purchased with a different registrat

75RQT8896On the unit’s displayThe following messages or service numbers appear on the unit’s display when something unusual is detected during startup

76RQT8896Frequently asked questionsRefer to the following items if you have any doubts about unit operations.Set up PageDiscRecordingWhat equipment i

77RQT8896GUIDE Plus+ PageWhy is the GUIDE Plus+ system only available after approx. 2 hours?≥The data rate, at which GUIDE Plus+ is sent, is limited.

78RQT8896Troubleshooting guideBefore requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solu

79RQT8896TV screen and video (continued) PageSoundTitles recorded with 16:9 aspect are stretched vertically.≥16:9 aspect programmes are recorded in 4:

8RQT8896Important notes for recording≥It is not possible to record to both HDD (Hard Disk Drive) and DVD drive simultaneously.When recording a bilingu

80RQT8896Troubleshooting guideOperation PageCannot operate the television.The remote control doesn’t work.≥Change the manufacturer code. Some televisi

81RQT8896Recording, timer recording and copying PageCannot record.Cannot copy.≥You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded

82RQT8896Troubleshooting guidePlay PageEditPlay fails to start even when [1] (PLAY) is pressed.Play starts but then stops immediately.≥Insert the disc

83RQT8896Still pictures Page GUIDE Plus+VIERA LinkTo reset this unitCannot display Direct Navigator screen. ≥This screen cannot be displayed during re

84RQT8896GlossaryBitstreamThis is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel) before it is decoded into its various channels.CPPM

85RQT8896JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)This is a system used for compressing/decoding colour still pictures. If you select JPEG as the storag

86RQT8896SpecificationsRecording systemRecordable discsDVD-RAM: 2X SPEED (Ver. 2.0),2-3X SPEED (Ver. 2.1), 2-5X SPEED (Ver. 2.2)DVD-R: 1X SPEED (Ver.

87RQT8896Safety precautionsSet the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. Th

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9RQT8896HDD (Hard disk drive) handling careThe HDD is a high precision recording instrument and because of its long recording capability and high spee