Panasonic DMR-HS2 User Manual

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DVD Video Recorder
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Operating Instructions
Instrucciones de uso
Model No. DMR-HS2
Modelo N. DMR-HS2
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Panasonic DMR-HS2 Specifications

General

Type	DVR
Hard Drive Capacity	80 GB
Recordable Media	DVD-RAM, DVD-R
Tuner Type	NTSC
Video Recording Format	MPEG-2
Audio Recording Format	Dolby Digital
Video Input	Composite, S-Video
Video Output	Composite, S-Video, Component
Playback Format	DVD-Video
Audio Output	Digital Audio (Optical)
Video Modes	SP, LP, EP

Summary

Control reference guide

Remote control overview

Overview of buttons and functions on the remote control.

Main unit overview

Overview of buttons and indicators on the main unit.

Unit display indicators

Explanation of the main display indicators and modes.

Warning and Important Information

Safety Precautions

Covers laser safety, fire/shock hazards, and environmental care.

Operating Cautions

Advice on proper installation, handling, and avoiding environmental risks.

Warning and Important Information (continued)

Internal Hard Disk (HDD) Precautions

Advice for preventing HDD damage from temperature, humidity, and vibration.

The remote control

Battery Installation and Handling

Remote Control Usage Guidelines

The remote control (continued)

Television Operation with Remote

How to control televisions using the remote control codes.

Switching to AV Input on TV

Discs

Compatible Discs for Recording/Playback

Lists disc types compatible for recording and playback.

Discs (continued)

Discs Not Supported for Playback

Lists disc formats that are not supported by the unit.

DVD-R Finalization

Still pictures (JPEG)

JPEG Picture Display and Save Compatibility

Details compatibility with DCF and JPEG file standards.

JPEG Folder Structure for Display/Save

Connecting and Setting up

Cable Connection Steps

Details the cable connections for audio/video and aerial.

Connecting and Setting up (continued)

Preset Download for New TV Setup

Guides on setting up the unit with a new TV via Q Link/DATA LOGIC.

Scart or S-Video Cable Connections

Details connections using Scart or S-Video cables for AV connection.

Preset Download for Existing TV Setup

Guides on setting up the unit with an existing TV using Easy Link etc.

Scart Connection Steps

Lists the cables and sockets for Scart connection.

S-Video Connection Steps

Details connections using S-Video cable.

Selecting TV screen type

Auto Setup Procedure

Automatically tunes stations and sets the unit's clock.

TV Screen Aspect Ratio Setting

How to set the aspect ratio (4:3 or 16:9) for the TV screen.

Playing discs/programmes recorded on HDD (continued)

Changing Audio Tracks

How to change audio tracks during reception or playback.

Marking Playback Points (MARKER)

How to mark points on a disc for quick return playback.

Marking Positions via Display Menus

Erasing Programme During Playback

Procedure for erasing a programme currently being played.

High-Quality LPCM Recording

Playing discs/programmes recorded on HDD (continued)

Resume Function for Playback

How to resume playback from the last stopped position.

Skipping Tracks and Programmes

Programme Playback

Manual Skip Feature

Random Playback

Memorized Position Playback

Time Slip for Skipping

Fast Forward and Rewind (SEARCH)

Starting Play from Specific Points

Slow-Motion Playback

Recording television programmes

Recording Preparation

Steps to prepare for recording, including disc checks.

Starting Recording with REC Button

How to initiate recording using the REC button.

Recording television programmes (continued)

Manual Audio Level Adjustment

Steps to manually set audio recording levels.

Flexible Recording Mode (FR)

Watching TV During Recording

Recording television programmes (continued)

One Touch Recording with Stop Time

Simple timer recording by setting a stop time.

Direct TV Recording Function

How to start recording the currently viewed TV programme.

Linked Timer Recording with External Equipment

Playing while you are recording

Chasing Play: Start from Beginning of Recording

How to start playback of a programme while it's still recording.

Simultaneous Recording and Playback

How to play a recorded programme while recording another.

Playing while you are recording (continued)

Time Slip: Check Recording During Progress

How to view recorded scenes while recording is in progress.

FUNCTIONS Window Overview

About the FUNCTIONS Window

Using the FUNCTIONS window (continued)

Disc Management Functions

Timer Recording and Setup Functions

JPEG Picture Functions

Playback and List Management Functions

Accessing direct navigator, play lists, and resume play.

Recording and Dubbing Functions

Accessing recording modes, dubbing, and play list creation.

Timer recording

Timer Recording Using SHOW VIEW/G-CODE

How to set timer recordings using broadcast guide numbers.

Setting Recording Standby Mode

How to enable timer recording standby mode.

Timer recording (continued)

Changing Programme Settings

How to edit programmed timer recordings.

Checking Programmed Recordings

VPS/PDC Function for Recording Timing

Modifying Timer Programmes

How to modify existing timer recording programmes.

Starting and Cancelling Programmes

How to put the unit into recording standby or release it.

Clearing Timer Recording Programmes

Timer recording (continued)

Manual Timer Programming

How to manually set up to 32 programmes for timer recording.

Modifying Timer Recording Programmes

Procedures to modify existing timer recording entries.

Activating VPS/PDC Function

Recording from a video cassette player

Connecting Non-DV Equipment

Steps for recording from VCRs or cameras via AV/DV input.

Connecting DV Equipment

Steps for recording from DV equipment via DV input.

DV Input Audio Modes

DISC INFORMATION

Overview of DISC INFORMATION Functions

Overview of functions: Enter Title, Disc Protection, Erase, Format, Finalize.

Entering Disc Titles

Disc Protection Setup

How to protect discs from accidental erasure.

DISC INFORMATION (continued)

Releasing Disc Protection

How to remove protection from a disc.

Erasing All Programmes and Play Lists

DISC INFORMATION (continued)

Disc Formatting Procedure

How to format the HDD or DVD-RAM discs.

Selecting Top Menu Background Image

Finalizing Disc to Create DVD-Video

How to finalize DVD-R discs to create DVD-Video.

Using the DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Selecting Programmes for Playback

How to find and select programmes from the recorded list.

About the Programme List Display

Using the DIRECT NAVIGATOR (continued)

Erasing Programmes

How to completely erase programmes.

Protecting Programmes from Erasure

How to write-protect programmes to prevent accidental erasure.

Erasing Parts of a Programme

How to erase specific sections of a programme.

Dividing Programmes into Two

How to split a programme into two parts.

Entering and Editing Programme Titles

Releasing Programme Protection

How to remove protection from programmes.

Checking Programme Contents

Erasing Multiple Programme Parts

Adjusting Programme Division Point

Using PLAY LIST to edit programmes

Displaying Play Lists

How to view lists of recorded programmes.

Understanding the Play List Screen

Play List Editing Functions

Using PLAY LIST to edit programmes (continued)

Creating New Play Lists

How to create play lists by specifying start and end points.

Adding Another Scene to Play List

Using PLAY LIST to edit programmes (continued)

Playing Play Lists

How to play back created play lists.

Adding Scenes to a Play List

How to add scenes to an existing play list.

Re-editing a Play List Scene

How to modify the start and end points of a scene in a play list.

Erasing a Scene from a Play List

How to remove a specific scene from a play list.

Erasing Entire Play Lists

How to delete an entire play list.

Re-editing Another Scene

Erasing Multiple Scenes

Playing Individual Scenes

How to play individual scenes within a play list.

Adding More Scenes

Titling Play Lists

Moving Scenes within a Play List

How to change the order of scenes within a play list.

Copying Play Lists

How to duplicate existing play lists.

Checking Play List Contents

Moving Another Scene

Erasing Play List or Scene During Play

How to erase a play list or scene during playback.

Using DISPLAY menus (continued)

Play Menu Options

A-B Repeat Playback

How to repeat a specific segment between two points.

Sound Menu Settings

Repeat Playback Function

How to play a programme, chapter, or track repeatedly.

Marker Function

Dubbing programmes or play list

Dubbing Overview

Dubbing Preparation

Steps to prepare for dubbing, including disc checks.

Selecting Programme/Play List for Dubbing

Selecting Items for Dubbing

Specifying Dubbing Direction

Selecting Dubbing Recording Mode

Starting the Dubbing Process

Dubbing programmes or play list (continued)

One Touch Dubbing (HDD to DVD)

How to simultaneously dub programmes from HDD to DVD.

JPEG-Playing JPEG pictures

PC Card Insertion and Removal

Instructions for inserting and removing PC cards.

Displaying JPEG Pictures (Album View)

How to display JPEG pictures from folders in an album format.

Selecting JPEG Picture Folder

JPEG-Playing JPEG pictures (continued)

Slide Show Display of JPEG Pictures

How to display JPEG pictures automatically at set intervals.

Titling JPEG Picture Folders

Erasing JPEG Pictures

How to delete JPEG pictures.

Rotating JPEG Pictures

JPEG-Editing JPEG pictures

Copying Folders or JPEG Pictures

How to copy folders or JPEG pictures to other media.

Selecting Source Folder for Copying

Selecting Destination Drive for Copying

Copying All PC Card Contents

How to copy all contents from a PC card.

JPEG-Editing JPEG pictures (continued)

Erasing Folders or JPEG Pictures

How to erase whole folders or selected JPEG pictures.

Protecting JPEG Folders/Pictures

How to set protection for folders or individual JPEG pictures.

Setting Slide Show Intervals

PC Card Formatting

How to erase all JPEG pictures from a PC card.

Releasing Protection from JPEG Items

How to remove protection from folders or individual JPEG pictures.

DV Automatic Recording (DV AUTO REC)

DV Automatic Recording Preparation

Steps to prepare for DV automatic recording.

Child Lock

Child Lock Function Overview

Activating the Child Lock

How to enable the child lock.

Deactivating the Child Lock

How to disable the child lock.

Enhancing Sound with Amplifiers

Guides on connecting to amplifiers for better audio.

Upgrading your system (continued)

Connecting Digital Amplifiers/Components

Diagram and instructions for digital audio connections.

Connecting Analog Amplifiers/Components

Diagram and instructions for analog audio connections.

Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound

Upgrading your system (continued)

Connecting a Decoder

How to connect a decoder for scrambled broadcasts.

Connecting Satellite/Digital Receivers

How to connect satellite or digital receivers.

AV Link Functionality

Connecting a video cassette recorder

Connecting to Front AV3/DV Terminals

Diagram for connecting VCR/camera to front terminals.

Connecting to Rear Input Terminals

Diagram for connecting VCR/camera to rear terminals.

Changing the unit's settings

Common Procedures for Settings

General steps for accessing and changing unit settings via menus.

Changing the unit's settings (continued)

Picture Menu Settings

Summary of Default Settings

Power Save Setting Configuration

Tuning Settings

Sound Menu Settings

Country Settings Selection

General Settings Options

Language Settings Selection

DVD-Video Disc Settings

Shipping Condition (Factory Reset)

Rating Limit Settings

How to limit playback of DVDs based on ratings.

Bilingual Audio Selection

DVD-RAM Dubbing Audio Options

DV Input Audio Mode Selection

XP Recording Audio Mode

Changing the unit's settings (continued)

Display Settings

Password Entry and Management

How to set and use a password for ratings and settings.

Remote Control Setting

How to set the remote control code for operating other equipment.

Clock Settings Overview

Channel Settings Management

Options for manual tuning, adding, deleting, and moving channels.

Password Prompt for Ratings

Operating Other Panasonic DVD Equipment

How to use the remote to control other Panasonic DVD devices.

Manual Clock Setting Procedure

Steps to manually set the unit's clock.

Manual Tuning Procedure

Step-by-step guide for manual channel tuning.

Changing Passwords and Rating Levels

Automatic Clock Setting Function

How the unit automatically corrects the clock using TV signals.

Tuning Box Screen Operations

Digital Audio Output Settings

Settings for PCM Down Conversion and audio output formats.

Managing Channels: Add, Delete, Move

FL Display Brightness Adjustment

Connection Settings

Settings for TV aspect, TV system, AV connections, and external links.

TV Aspect Ratio Configuration

TV System Selection (PAL/NTSC)

How to select the TV system (PAL/NTSC) for reception and recording.

Widescreen Display on 4:3 TVs (DVD-Video)

Widescreen Display on 4:3 TVs (DVD-RAM)

AV Input/Output Settings

Self-diagnosis

Self-Diagnosis Display Overview

Common Error Messages and Solutions

Lists common error messages and their causes/solutions.

Troubleshooting guide

Power and Unit Operation Problems

Resolving issues with no power, unresponsiveness, or automatic standby.

Picture and Reception Problems

Troubleshooting no picture, poor reception, flickering, and display settings.

Sound and Audio Selection Problems

Resolving no sound, audio type selection, and broadcast issues.

Display and Clock Issues

Troubleshooting guide (continued)

Playback Issues

Troubleshooting playback failures, stopping, disc errors, and selection problems.

Picture and Subtitle Issues

Remote Control Malfunctions

Troubleshooting remote control not working or not operating the TV.

Troubleshooting guide (continued)

Recording and Timer Recording Problems

Troubleshooting recording failures, timer errors, and standby issues.

JPEG Picture and PC Card Issues

Disc Tray Operation Problems

PC Card Removal Problems