Panasonic DMREH75V Operations Instructions

Getting startedRecordingPlaying backEditingCopyingConvenient functionsReferenceEspañolDear Customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum

10RQT8346HDD (Hard disk drive) handling careThe HDD is a high precision recording instrument and because of its long recording capability and high spe

100RQT8346Grabación de programas de televisiónConsulte la referencia de los controles en la page 98.[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] [VHS]Preparac

101RQT8346ReproducciónConsulte la referencia de los controles en la page 98.Preparación≥Encienda el televisor y seleccione la entrada de vídeo apropia

102RQT8346ReproducciónConsulte la referencia de los controles en la page 98.[HDD] [RAM] [SD] [CD]≥Puede reproducir imágenes fijas grabadas en un CD-R/

103RQT8346∫ OperacionesParada Pulse [∫, STOP].Pausa Pulse [;, PAUSE].Pulse de nuevo [;, PAUSE] o [1, PLAY] para reiniciar la reproducción.Avance rápi

-If you see this symbol-In the United States, TV Guide, G-LINK, VCR Plusr and PlusCode are registered marks of Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. an

11RQT8346Unit careThe precision parts in the unit are readily affected by the environment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust.Cigarette smoke

12RQT8346Inserting a disc[1] Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to open the tray.≥You can insert a cartridge or non-cartridge disc.[2] Press [&

13RQT8346AccessoriesPlease check and identify the supplied accessories. Use product numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts

14RQT8346Control reference guideInstructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.(1) Turn the unit on . . . . . . . . . .

15RQT8346(1) Cassette eject button (<, EJECT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l 12(2) Cassette compartment(3) Channel select (CH, X, W) . . . .

16RQT8346STEP 1 ConnectionThis section includes diagrams of six common methods of connection ([A] to [F], l16–18). Please connect using the one that b

17RQT8346DirecTV/DISH Network service is only available in the United States.C Connection with a television and cable box or DirecTV receiverDConnecti

18RQT8346STEP 1 ConnectionProgram listings for satellite services other than DirecTV cannot be received. Without this information, program-based recor

19RQT8346The circled numbers in the illustration refer to connection “[A]” to “[F]”. Also connect all other cables as well.If your television does not

2RQT8346 (Inside of product)The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence o

20RQT8346STEP 1 ConnectionUse one of the following connections to suit the antenna lead to the unit’s RF IN terminal, and the 75 ≠ coaxial cable to th

21RQT8346The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the television.)After completin

22RQT8346STEP 1 ConnectionHDMI is the next-generation interface for digital devices. When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digita

23RQT8346STEP 2 Setting up the TV Guide On Screen® systemAfter plugging the unit into your household AC outlet and then pressing [Í, DVD/VHS POWER] to

24RQT8346STEP 2 Setting up the TV Guide On Screen® systemRefer to the control reference on page 23.Please perform setup by following all instructions

25RQT8346[7] Confirm the settings.e.g.,≥If the information is correct, select “Yes, continue setup process”.≥If the information is not correct, select

26RQT8346STEP 4 Set up to match your television and the unit’s remote controlThis setting allows you to select the type of television connected.[1] Wh

27RQT8346RecordingNote about recordingThe unit automatically selects a recording rate between XP and EP (8H) that will enable the recordings to fit in

28RQT8346Note about recordingDepending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated.¢1 It is not possible to r

29RQT8346Recording television programs[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] [VHS]Preparation≥Turn on the television and select the appropriate video in

3RQT8346Table of contentsGetting startedIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... 2Table of contents ...

30RQT8346Recording television programs[HDD] [RAM]Press [AUDIO].≥If you change the sound setting while recording, the recorded sound will also change.N

31RQT8346[HDD] [RAM]While recording or scheduled recordingPress [1, PLAY].≥There is no sound output while searching forward or backward.To stop playPr

32RQT8346Scheduled recordingSee also the notes “Important notes for recording” (l 9).[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]≥You can enter up to 8 days i

33RQT8346[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]≥You can manually set the date, channel, start and end times and so on for programs you want to record.[1

34RQT8346Scheduled recordingRefer to the control reference on page 32.[1] Press [SCHEDULE].[2] Press [3, 4] to select the program.[3] Press [SUB MENU]

35RQT8346Utilizing the TV Guide On Screen® systemRefer to the control reference on page 32.∫Screen Components(The screen displayed when [TV GUIDE] is

36RQT8346Utilizing the TV Guide On Screen® systemRefer to the control reference on page 32.When “LISTINGS” is selected in step 3 on page 35LISTINGS sc

37RQT8346When “SEARCH” is selected in step 3 on page 35SEARCH screen is displayed.The SEARCH service displays program listings sorted into your prefer

38RQT8346Utilizing the TV Guide On Screen® systemRefer to the control reference on page 32.When “SETUP” is selected in step 3 on page 35SETUP screen i

39RQT8346General defaultsRecord defaultsRemind defaultsCheck progress in obtaining TV Guide On Screen data. If there is a check placed beside “channel

4RQT8346Table of contentsCopyingNote about copying ...56- Before copying...

40RQT8346Playing backPlaying recorded video contents/Playing play-only discsPreparation≥Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input

41RQT8346∫ When a menu screen appears on the television[DVD-V] [DVD-A]Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item and then press [ENTER].Some items can also

42RQT8346Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discsRefer to the control reference on page 40.Press [AUDIO].[HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] an

43RQT8346Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)[CD]You can play CD-R/CD-RW which contain MP3 files, DivX video contents or still

44RQT8346Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)Refer to the control reference on page 43.DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is e

45RQT8346[CD](Go to step 4)Direct Navigator screen iconsTo show other pagesPress [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and then press [ENTER].≥Y

46RQT8346Using on-screen menus[1] Press [DISPLAY].≥Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and disc contents, there are some i

47RQT8346¢ Only when you have selected “480p” in “TV Type” (l 77).∫ Video menu–Change the picture qualityPicture [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R[DL] [-RW‹V›] [+

48RQT8346Playing a video cassette[VHS]Preparation≥Select the unit viewing channel (e.g. the AV input) on the TV.≥Turn on this unit.[1] Press [DRIVE SE

49RQT8346The unit usually makes tracking adjustments, but you may need to do it manually if noise appears on a tape recorded on other equipment.During

5RQT8346HDD, disc and card information(continued on the next page)HDD and discs you can use for recording and playDisc typeHard disk drive (HDD)≥80 GB

50RQT8346Playing a video cassetteRefer to the control reference on page 48.On-screen display below appears during play on VHS.To see these displays, s

51RQT8346EditingEditing titles/chapters[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R[DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [-RW‹VR›] [+R[DL] [+RW](You cannot edit finalized discs.)≥The maximum nu

52RQT8346Editing titles/chaptersRefer to the control reference on page 51.After performing steps 1 to 5 (l 51)¢ Multiple editing is possible.After per

53RQT8346Creating, editing and playing playlists[HDD] [RAM]≥The maximum number of items on a disc- Playlists: 99- Chapters in playlists: Approximately

54RQT8346Creating, editing and playing playlistsRefer to the control reference on page 53.[HDD] [RAM][-RW‹VR›] (Play only)[1] While stoppedPress [FUNC

55RQT8346Editing still picturesRefer to the control reference on page 53.[HDD] [RAM] [SD]≥You can edit pictures and albums.≥You can use SD Memory Card

56RQT8346CopyingNote about copyingSee also the notes “Important notes for recording” (l 9).You can select from a variety of methods to copy on the uni

57RQT8346When copying a title with main and secondary (SAP) audio≥Select the audio type for recording MTS broadcasts from “Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS

58RQT8346Note about copying∫ Depending on the copy type, copy direction and copy speed, the following restriction are applied to the settings and oper

59RQT8346Copying titles or playlists[HDD] > [RAM] [-R] [-R[DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R[DL] [+RW](You cannot copy to finalized discs.)Preparation≥Insert a

6RQT8346HDD, disc and card information(continued)¢1 The amount of the recordable disc space doesn’t increase even if the program is deleted when you u

60RQT8346Copying titles or playlistsRefer to the control reference on page 59.PreparationCopy to:≥DVD: insert a disc that you can use for recording (l

61RQT8346≥The VHS status messages are not shown while copying. (l 76)While both VHS and HDD or DVD are stoppedPress and hold [2VHS] or [VHS1] on the m

62RQT8346Copying titles or playlists[HDD] > [RAM] [-R] [-R[DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R[DL] [+RW] [VHS][RAM] [-RW‹VR›] [+RW] > [HDD] [VHS]You can arran

63RQT8346Copy Navigator/Copying list icons∫ To edit the copying listSelect the item in step 6–4 (l 62)[1] Press [SUB MENU].[2] Press [3, 4] to select

64RQT8346Copying titles or playlistsPreparationCopy to:≥DVD: insert a disc that you can use for recording (l 5–7, 12).≥VHS: insert a video cassette th

65RQT8346[8] Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and then press [ENTER] to start copying.≥Copying is automatically stopped when the tape reaches the end or t

66RQT8346Copying still pictures[HDD] [RAM] [SD]≥You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB (l 7).≥Still pictures recorded on CD-R o

67RQT8346To stop copyingPress and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds.To return to the previous screenPress [RETURN].∫ To edit the copying listSelect the item

68RQT8346Recording from a video cassette recordere.g.: Connecting other video equipment to the IN2 or DV input terminalsYou can also connect to the IN

69RQT8346[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]When the “DV Camcorder Rec.” function is used, programs are recorded as a title. At the same time chapter

7RQT8346¢ Close the session after recording. Play may be impossible on some discs due to the condition of the recording.≥The producer of the disc can

70RQT8346Convenient functionsHDD, disc and card management[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R[DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R[DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] [SD]≥You can use SD Memory Ca

71RQT8346[HDD] [RAM]Preparation≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the drive (HDD or DVD).≥Release protection (l 70).After performing steps 1 to 3 (l 70)[

72RQT8346HDD, disc and card managementRefer to the control reference on page 70.[-R] [-R[DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R[DL] [+RW]You can select the background

73RQT8346Entering 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 charac

74RQT8346Changing the unit’s settings[1] While stoppedPress [FUNCTIONS].[2] Press [3, 4] to select “Other Functions” and then press [ENTER].[3] Press

75RQT8346 Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)DiscSettings for PlaybackPress [ENTER] to show the following settings.RatingsS

76RQT8346Changing the unit’s settings Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)AudioDynamic Range Compression [DVD-V] (Dolby Digi

77RQT8346 Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)TV ScreenTV Type (l 26)Set to match the type of television connected.4:3 TV≥As

78RQT8346Changing the unit’s settingsWhen connecting with an HDMI cable to an amplifier, use the following settings on this unit if you cannot set the

79RQT8346Channel/Clock settings when TV Guide On Screen® system is not usedRefer to the control reference on page 74.Preparation:If the program listin

8RQT8346HDD, disc and card informationDivXMP3≥If there is a large amount of still picture data etc. within a MP3 file, play may not be possible.Still

80RQT8346Channel/Clock settings when TV Guide On Screen® system is not usedRefer to the control reference on page 74.You can use the preset captions,

81RQT8346ReferenceFrequently asked questionsRefer to the following items if you have any doubts about unit operations.Set up PageDiscRecordingWhat equ

82RQT8346Frequently asked questionsTV Guide On Screen® system PageDoes the TV Guide On ScreenR system work with analog and digital cable boxes/satelli

83RQT8346MessagesMessages including the following passages are displayed on screen.On the television PageContinued on next pageAuthorization ErrorThis

84RQT8346MessagesOn the unit’s displayThe following messages or service numbers appear on the unit’s display when something unusual is detected during

85RQT8346Troubleshooting guideBefore requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solu

86RQT8346Troubleshooting guideTV screen and videoThe images from this unit do not appear on the television.Picture is distorted.≥Make sure that the te

87RQT8346SoundOperationContinued on next pageNo sound.Low volume.Distorted sound.Cannot hear the desired audio type.≥Check the connections and the “Di

88RQT8346Troubleshooting guideRecording/Scheduled recording/CopyingCannot record.Cannot copy.≥You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted can

89RQT8346TV Guide On Screen® system PageContinued on next pageAlthough initial setup for the TV Guide On Screen® system was completed hours ago, progr

9RQT8346Important notes for recording≥It is not possible to record to two drives simultaneously.≥It is not possible to record continuously from one si

90RQT8346Troubleshooting guideTV Guide On Screen® system (Continued) PagePlayTwo stations are received on certain channels; morning and evening progra

91RQT8346Edit PageStill picturesVHS picturesVHS SoundVHS PlayVHS RecordingCannot edit. ≥If there is not enough disc space on the HDD, you cannot edit

92RQT8346SpecificationsRecordable discs:Recording system:Internal HDD capacity: 80 GBRecording time:≥Maximum 8 hours (using 4.7 GB disc)≥Maximum appro

93RQT8346GlossaryBitstreamThis is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel) before it is decoded into its various channels.CPPM

94RQT8346GlossaryMPEG2 (Moving Picture Experts Group)A standard for efficiently compressing and expanding color video. MPEG2 is a compression standard

95RQT8346Limited WarrantyPanasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North AmericaOne Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Je

96RQT8346IndexAdvanced CopyCreate List ...62Time Limit ...64Angle ...

97RQT8346Guía de referencia rápida en español (Spanish Quick Reference)Instalación básica≥Para más información sobre los métodos de conexión, vea la p

98RQT8346Instalación básicaDespués de enchufar la unidad en la toma doméstica de CA y luego de pulsar [Í, DVD/VHS POWER] para encenderla por la primer

99RQT8346Inserción de un disco[1] Pulse [<, OPEN/CLOSE] en la unidad principal para abrir la bandeja.≥Puede insertar un disco con o sin cartucho.[2