Panasonic DMREH55 User Manual

Operating InstructionsDVD RecorderModel No. DMR-EH55The illustration shows the model for Australia and N.Z.[For]Australia]and]N.Z.Dear customerThank

10RQT8361Disc and card handling∫ How to hold a disc or cardDo not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface.∫ Concerning non-cartridge discsB

11RQT8361Included accessories∫ Batteries≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control.≥When closing the lid, insert it from the j (

12RQT8361Control reference guideInstructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.1 Turn the unit on (➡ 17)2 Select drive (

13RQT83611 Standby/on switch (Í/I) (➡ 17)Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming

14RQT8361STEP 1 Connection≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.≥Select the connection pattern th

15RQT8361BConnecting a television and VCRConnecting to a television with 21-pin Scart terminalYou can also connect with the AV1 terminal on this unit

16RQT8361STEP 1 ConnectionThe S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the television

17RQT8361STEP 2 Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings1 Turn on the television and select the appropriate AV input to suit the connections

18RQT8361STEP 3 Set up to match your television and remote controlYou can enjoy progressive video by connecting this unit’s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT termin

19RQT8361You can configure the remote control TV operation buttons to turn the television on/off, change the television input mode, select the televis

2RQT8361-If you see this symbol-CAUTION!THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPE

20RQT8361Recording television programmesSee also “Important notes for recording” (➡ 8).≥[RAM] It is not possible to record continuously from one side

21RQT8361Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated.(The times provided on this chart are an estim

22RQT8361Recording television programmes[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]During recordingPress [¥ REC] on the main unit to select the recording tim

23RQT8361[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording within the remaining disc space.

24RQT8361Timer recordingSee also “Important notes for recording” (➡ 8).[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]≥You can enter up to 32 programmes up to a

25RQT83611 Press [PROG/CHECK].2 Press [3, 4] to select “New Timer Programme” and press [ENTER].3 Press [1] to move through the items and change the it

26RQT8361Timer recording1 While the unit is onPress [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive and press [∫].2 Press [2, 1] to select “Stop Recordin

27RQT8361≥Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer recording list by pressing [PROG/CHECK].Press [PROG/CHECK].∫ To change a program

28RQT8361Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discsPreparation≥Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the

29RQT8361∫ 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

3RQT8361Table of contentsHDD, disc and card information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Important notes for recording . . . . . . . . . . .

30RQT8361Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discsRefer to the control reference on page 28.(continued)Press [AUDIO].[HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR

31RQT8361Playing 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,

32RQT8361Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)[CD]You can play CD-R/CD-RW discs which contain MP3 files, DivX video contents or

33RQT8361DivX 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

34RQT8361Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)Refer to the control reference on page 32.[HDD] [RAM] [CD] [SD]≥You can use SD Me

35RQT8361∫ To select the still pictures in another folder(➡ 7, Structure of folders displayed by this unit)[RAM] [SD]To switch to another higher folde

36RQT8361Using on-screen menus/Status message1 Press [DISPLAY].≥Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and disc contents, the

37RQT8361This 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

38RQT8361Editing titles/chapters[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›](You cannot edit finalized discs.)≥The maximum number of

39RQT8361After performing steps 1–5 (➡ 38)§ Multiple editing is possible.After performing steps 1–7 (➡ 38)§ Multiple editing is possible.Title operati

4RQT8361HDD, 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

40RQT8361Creating, editing and playing playlists[HDD] [RAM]≥The maximum number of items on a disc:–Playlists: 99–Chapters in playlists: Approx. 1000(D

41RQT8361[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

42RQT8361Editing 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)

43RQT8361After performing steps 1–4, page 42§ Multiple editing is possible.[Note]≥Timer recordings do not start when performing “Add Pictures”, “Creat

44RQT8361Delete 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

45RQT8361Copying titles or playlists§1 To high speed copy titles (or playlists created from those titles), set “Rec for High Speed Copy” to “On” befor

46RQT8361Copying titles or playlists∫ Speed and recording mode when copying[HDD] > [RAM] : High speed[HDD] > [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]

47RQT8361[HDD] ,-. [RAM] [+RW][-RW‹VR›] > [HDD][HDD] > [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL][SD] > [HDD] [RAM]You can order titles and playlists

48RQT8361Copying titles or playlists(Continued)Refer to the control reference on page 46.COPY Navigator/Copying list indicators∫ To edit the copying l

49RQT8361[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

5RQT8361(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.

50RQT8361Copying 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

51RQT8361∫ To edit the copying listSelect the item in step 6–3 (for a still picture) or 6–5 (for a folder) (➡ 50, right column)1 Press [SUB MENU].2 Pr

52RQT8361Copying 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

53RQT8361HDD, 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

54RQT8361HDD, disc and card managementRefer to the control reference on page 53.[HDD] [RAM] Preparation≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD

55RQT8361[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]You can select the background that will be displayed as the DVD-Video top menu after finalizing.Prepa

56RQT8361Entering 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

57RQT8361FUNCTIONS windowBy using the FUNCTIONS window you may access the main functions quickly and easily.1 While stoppedPress [FUNCTIONS].Functions

58RQT8361Changing the unit’s settings1 While stoppedPress [FUNCTIONS].2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others” and press [ENTER].3 Press [3, 4] to select

59RQT8361(continued)The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.Summary of settingsTabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the

6RQT8361HDD, disc and card information.§ Close the session after recording. Play may be impossible on some discs due to the condition of the recording

60RQT8361Changing the unit’s settingsRefer to the control reference on page 58.Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)SoundDyna

61RQT8361Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)ConnectionTV Aspect (➡ 17) Set to match the type of television connected. ≥16:9

62RQT8361Changing the unit’s settingsRefer to the control reference on page 58.1 While stoppedPress [FUNCTIONS].2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others” a

63RQT8361You can restart auto channel setting if set up (➡17) fails for some reason.After performing steps 1–4 (➡ 62)5 Press [3, 4] to select “Auto-Se

64RQT8361Changing the unit’s settingsRefer to the control reference on page 58.In the case of a power failure, the clock setting remains in memory for

65RQT8361MessagesOn the television PageAuthorization Error. ≥You are trying to play the DivX VOD content that was purchased with a different registrat

66RQT8361MessagesOn the unit’s displayThe following messages or service numbers appear on the unit’s display when something unusual is detected during

67RQT8361Frequently asked questionsRefer to the following items if you have any doubts about unit operations.Set up PageDiscRecordingWhat equipment i

68RQT8361Troubleshooting guideBefore requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solu

69RQT8361Sound PageOperationNo sound.Low volume.Distorted sound.Cannot hear the desired audio type.≥Check the connections and the “Digital Audio Outpu

7RQT8361≥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

70RQT8361Troubleshooting guideRecording, timer recording and copying PageCannot record.Cannot copy.≥You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you insert

71RQT8361Play PageEditPlay fails to start even when [1] (PLAY) is pressed.Play starts but then stops immediately.≥Insert the disc correctly with the l

72RQT8361Troubleshooting guideStill pictures To reset this unitCannot display Direct Navigator screen.≥This screen cannot be displayed during recordin

73RQT8361GlossaryBitstreamThis is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel) before it is decoded into its various channels.CPRM

74RQT8361SpecificationsRecording system DVD-RAM : DVD Video Recording formatDVD-R : DVD-Video formatDVD-R DL (Dual Layer) : DVD-Video formatDVD-RW :

75RQT8361Safety precautionsSet the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. Th

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8RQT8361Important notes for recording≥It is not possible to record to both HDD (Hard Disk Drive) and DVD drive simultaneously.When recording a bilingu

9RQT8361HDD (Hard disk drive) handling careThe HDD is a high precision recording instrument and because of its long recording capability and high spee