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Panasonic DMR E50 User Manual

Panasonic DMR E50
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DVD Video Recorder
Operating Instructions
Model No. DMR-E50
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
RQT6996-B
EB
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Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
B.book1ページ2003年2月4日 火曜日 午後2時50分

Table of Contents

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Panasonic DMR E50 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDVD Recorder
Video FormatMPEG-2
Weight4.2 kg
Video Recording ModesXP, SP, LP, EP
Recording FormatDVD-RAM, DVD-R
Audio FormatDolby Digital
Input/OutputS-Video, Composite Video
TunerAnalog Tuner
Playback FormatDVD-Video, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, CD, CD-R, CD-RW
OutputsComposite Video, S-Video

Summary

Control reference guide

Remote control

Lists and explains the functions of buttons on the remote control.

Main unit

Identifies and describes the controls and indicators on the main unit.

The unit's display

Explains the various indicators and information displayed on the unit's screen.

Warning and Important Information

Notes on these instructions

Explains how to interpret the instructions and notes about displays and trademarks.

Inside of unit

Contains safety warnings related to the inside of the unit, including laser product warnings.

Checking the Accessories

Accessories Check

Lists the included accessories and instructs the user to check them upon unpacking.

The remote control

Batteries

Instructions for inserting batteries, warnings about battery types, and handling precautions.

Use

Guidelines for aiming the remote control, range, and conditions affecting operation.

The remote control (continued)

Television operation

Explains how to control a TV using the remote, including code setup and AV input selection.

Discs

Discs you can use

Lists the types of discs supported for recording and playback, with logos and indications.

Discs you can use for recording and play

Details discs that can be used for both recording and playback, with their specifications.

Play-only discs

Lists discs that can only be played, along with their logos and video systems.

Discs (continued)

Discs that cannot be played

Lists various disc types that are not compatible with the unit for playback or recording.

Audio format logos

Explains logos related to audio formats like Dolby Digital and DTS.

Types of disc for the type of connected TV

Advises on disc compatibility based on the connected TV's system (PAL/NTSC).

Connections (with Scart leads)

Connections (without Scart leads)

Connections (with S-Video cable)

Recording from Set Top Boxes (STB) or other Satellite Receivers (SAT)

Auto Setup (with Q Link Functions)

To Set Up this DVD Recorder with a brand-new Q Link TV

Step-by-step guide for automatically setting up the unit with a new Q Link TV.

Auto Setup (with Q Link Functions) (continued)

To Set Up this DVD Recorder with an existing Q Link TV

Instructions for setting up the unit with an already configured Q Link TV.

Auto Setup (without Q Link Functions)

Auto Setup (without Q Link Functions) (continued)

Removing Interference

Steps to adjust the video playback channel to remove picture interference.

Video Plus+ Codes for Satellite Receivers/Cable TV

Selecting TV screen type

Playing discs

When a menu screen appears on the television

How to navigate and operate menus that appear when playing certain discs.

Erasing a programme that is being played

Procedure for erasing a programme while it is currently playing.

Playing discs (continued)

Quick View (Play ×1.3)

Explains how to play back recordings at 1.3 times normal speed to save time.

Fast forward and rewind—SEARCH

How to use fast forward and rewind functions with different search speeds.

Starting play from where you stopped it (Resume Function)

Instructions on how to resume playback from the last stopped position.

Slow-motion play

How to play back recordings in slow motion at various speeds.

Frame-by-frame viewing

How to view a playback frame by frame.

Playing discs (continued)

Skipping

How to skip to the beginning of tracks, chapters, or programmes.

Manual Skip

A feature to easily skip commercials or other unwanted parts.

Selecting an amount of time to skip—Time Slip

How to set a specific time duration to skip during playback.

Starting play from a selected programme, title, chapter or track

How to select and start playback from a specific point on the disc.

Playing discs (continued)

Changing audio

How to select different audio tracks or languages for playback or recording.

Playing discs (continued)

Marking places to play again—MARKER

How to mark specific points on a disc for easy return during playback.

Playing discs (continued)

Using menus to play MP3 discs

Instructions on navigating menus to play MP3 files from discs.

Recording television programmes

Re-inserting double-sided discs

Visual guide on how to properly insert double-sided discs for recording.

Recording modes and approximate recording times

Table showing recording modes (XP, SP, LP, EP) and their estimated recording times.

Recording television programmes

Step-by-step guide to start recording TV programmes using various modes.

Recording television programmes (continued)

Flexible recording mode (FR)

Explains how to use Flexible Recording to fit recordings within available disc time.

One Touch Recording—Specify a time to stop recording

How to make quick timer recordings by specifying a stop time.

Recording television programmes (continued)

Linked timer recordings with external equipment (EXT LINK)

Instructions for timer recording using external equipment via EXT LINK.

Playing while you are recording

Playing from the beginning of the programme you are recording—Chasing play

How to start playing a recording while it's still in progress.

Simultaneous recording and play

How to play back a previous recording while another program is being recorded.

Playing while you are recording (continued)

Checking the recording during recording (TIME SLIP)

How to check the recording progress or previously recorded parts during recording.

Watching the television while recording

How to watch TV channels while a recording is in progress.

Using the FUNCTIONS window

How to access and use the FUNCTIONS window for various operations.

Using the FUNCTIONS window (continued)

FUNCTIONS window icons

Explains the icons used within the FUNCTIONS window for different operations.

Timer recording

Using VIDEO Plus+ number to make timer recording

Step-by-step guide to schedule recordings using VIDEO Plus+ codes.

Timer recording (continued)

To change the programme

How to edit or correct details of a scheduled timer recording.

Manual programming

Timer recording (continued)

To check programmes

How to view the list of scheduled timer recordings and their status.

Starting and canceling programmes

How to put the unit into standby for timer recording and cancel scheduled programs.

Recording from a video cassette player

To select the TV system (PAL/NTSC)

How to choose the TV system (PAL or NTSC) for recording.

Entering titles

DISC INFORMATION

How to give titles to discs, manage protection, and format.

Enter Title

Step-by-step guide for entering titles for discs and programmes.

DISC INFORMATION (continued)

Disc Protection

How to protect discs from accidental erasure.

Releasing disc protection

How to remove disc protection previously applied.

DISC INFORMATION (continued)

Erase all programmes

How to irretrievably erase all programmes and play lists from a disc.

Format

Instructions for formatting DVD-RAM discs before use or to erase contents.

DISC INFORMATION (continued)

Finalize—Creating DVD-Video

How to finalize DVD-R discs to make them compatible with DVD players.

Using the DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Selecting programmes to play

How to use the DIRECT NAVIGATOR to find and play recorded programmes.

About the programme list

Explains the elements and functions of the programme list displayed by DIRECT NAVIGATOR.

Using the DIRECT NAVIGATOR (continued)

Erasing programmes

How to erase selected programmes from the recorded list.

Entering and editing programme titles

How to add or change titles for recorded programmes.

Checking programme contents

How to view the details and properties of a selected programme.

Using the DIRECT NAVIGATOR (continued)

Protecting programmes

How to protect programmes from accidental erasure using write-protection.

Releasing programme protection

How to remove write-protection from programmes.

Using the DIRECT NAVIGATOR (continued)

Erasing parts of a programme

How to erase specific segments within a recorded programme.

Dividing programmes

How to split a programme into two separate parts.

Using PLAY LIST to edit programmes

Displaying PLAY LIST

How to access and view the PLAY LIST screen.

About the PLAY LIST Scene screen

Explains the elements and navigation of the PLAY LIST scene screen.

Using PLAY LIST to edit programmes (continued)

Creating PLAY LIST

Step-by-step guide to creating a PLAY LIST by selecting scenes and their order.

Using PLAY LIST to edit programmes (continued)

Playing PLAY LIST

How to play back a created PLAY LIST.

Playing Scenes

How to select and play individual scenes within a PLAY LIST.

Using PLAY LIST to edit programmes (continued)

Adding Scenes to a PLAY LIST

How to add new scenes to an existing PLAY LIST.

Moving a Scene

How to rearrange the order of scenes within a PLAY LIST.

Using PLAY LIST to edit programmes (continued)

To re-edit a PLAY LIST Scene

How to modify the start and end points of a scene within a PLAY LIST.

Erasing a Scene from a PLAY LIST

How to remove individual scenes from a PLAY LIST.

Using PLAY LIST to edit programmes (continued)

Copying PLAY LIST

How to duplicate an existing PLAY LIST.

Erasing a PLAY LIST

How to delete an entire PLAY LIST.

Titling PLAY LIST

How to give a title to a PLAY LIST.

Checking PLAY LIST's contents

How to view the details and properties of a PLAY LIST.

Using DISPLAY menus

Disc menu

How to access and change settings related to the disc playback menu.

Soundtrack

How to select preferred audio languages for DVD-Video playback.

Subtitle

How to select preferred subtitle languages for DVD-Video playback.

Menus

How to select the preferred language for disc menus.

Original

How to set the original language for discs or input language codes.

[A] Soundtrack/Subtitle language

Lists available languages for soundtrack and subtitle selection.

[B] Audio attributes

Explains audio attributes like signal type and sampling frequency.

Using DISPLAY menus (continued)

Play menu

How to access settings for repeat play, marker, picture, and sound.

Sound menu

How to adjust sound settings like V.S.S. and Dialogue Enhancer.

Picture menu

How to select picture modes like Normal, Soft, Fine, or Cinema.

Using DISPLAY menus (continued)

Repeat play

How to set the unit to repeat playback of programmes, lists, or tracks.

Child Lock

Connecting external equipments

Enjoying more powerful sound

Information on connecting to amplifiers for enhanced audio output.

Connecting external equipments (continued)

Connecting a digital amplifier or system component [A]

How to connect digital audio equipment using optical or analog cables.

Connecting an analog amplifier or system component [B]

How to connect analog audio equipment for stereo or Dolby Pro Logic sound.

Connecting external equipments (continued)

Connecting a Decoder

How to connect a decoder for scrambled broadcasts.

Connecting a satellite receiver or digital receiver

How to connect satellite or digital receivers using Scart cables.

Connecting external equipments (continued)

Connecting a video cassette recorder

Instructions for connecting a VCR to the unit's input terminals.

Changing the unit's settings

Changing the unit's settings (continued)

Summary of settings

Overview of initial factory settings and their locations within the menus.

Disc DVD-V

Settings related to language selection for disc menus, audio, and subtitles.

Ratings

How to set parental controls to limit playback of unsuitable DVDs.

Language code list

A list of language codes used for setting disc languages.

Changing the unit's settings (continued)

Picture

Settings for picture sharpness, VBR resolution, and still mode.

Sound

Settings for audio features like Quick View, Dynamic Range Compression, and audio output.

Changing the unit's settings (continued)

Display

Settings for on-screen messages, grey background, channel guide, and display brightness.

Connection

Settings for TV aspect, TV system, AV inputs/outputs, and external link modes.

Changing the unit's settings (continued)

Entering a password (Ratings)

How to enter or change the password for parental control settings.

Digital output

Settings for digital audio output options like PCM conversion and Dolby/DTS signals.

Changing the unit's settings (continued)

Remote Setting

How to set up the remote control to operate the unit or other Panasonic DVD equipment.

Operating other Panasonic DVD equipment with the remote control

How to change the remote control code to operate multiple Panasonic devices.

Clock Settings

Changing the unit's settings (continued)

Channel Settings

How to manually tune TV channels and set up title pages.

Handling the TUNING BOX screen

Explains how to use the TUNING BOX screen for channel setup.

Changing the unit's settings (continued)

Adding, deleting and moving channels

How to manage TV channels by adding, deleting, or moving them.

Auto-Setup Restart, Download

How to restart the auto channel setup or download function.

Changing the unit's settings (continued)

Changing the Owner ID

How to change the Owner ID, including PIN, Name, House No., and Postcode.

Shipping Condition

How to reset all settings to factory defaults.

Status displays

Display examples

Visual examples of the various status displays shown on the television.

Maintenance and Handling

Maintenance

Instructions for cleaning the unit and its lenses.

Disc handling

Precautions for holding and handling discs to prevent damage.

Glossary

Q Link

Explains the Q Link function and its associated features.

PDC

Explains Programme Delivery Control for automatic recording adjustments.

Title/Chapter (DVD-Video)

Defines titles and chapters for DVD-Video discs.

Track

Defines what a track is, especially for CDs and Video CDs.

Self-diagnosis

Error displays

Troubleshooting guide

Play

Solutions for playback issues like failure to start, stopping, or distorted picture.

Remote control

Solutions for problems with the remote control not working or operating the TV.

Troubleshooting guide (continued)

Recording and timer recording

Solutions for problems related to recording, timer recording, and disc space.

Specifications

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