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Panasonic DMR-E85H DIGA Operating Instructions Manual

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Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance
and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read
these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
Region number supported by this unit
Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software
according to where they are sold.
The region number of this unit is "1".
The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing "1" or
"ALL".
Example:
PC
1
1
2
ALL
4

Operating Instructions

DVD Video Recorder

Model No.
[For\U.S.A.]only]
The warranty can be found on page 52.
[For\Canada]only]
The warranty can be found on page 53.
La referencia rápida en español se puede encontrar
en la página 54.
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions DVD Video Recorder DMR-E85H Model No. Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read [For\U.S.A.]only] these instructions completely. The warranty can be found on page 52. Please keep this manual for future reference.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    CAUTION! VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DANGER AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. (FDA 21 CFR) VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. CAUTION THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. (IEC60825-1) RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE. ATTENTION EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Getting started Transfer (Dubbing) IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....2 Transferring (dubbing) titles or play lists ..35 Useful features .

  • Page 4: Accessories

    1 IR Blaster for remote control (K2KA6CA00001) (K2ZZ04C00001) (U.S.A. only) Product Registration Card Please complete and return the included product registration card, or register via the Internet at: http://www.prodreg.com/panasonic/ The remote control Batteries Remote control signal sensor R6/LR6, AA, UM-3 20˚...

  • Page 5: Control Reference Guide

    Control reference guide Remote control DVD POWER POWER Turn the unit on (➡ page 10) VOLUME Television operations (➡ page 12) INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO Input select (L1, L2 or L3) DRIVE SELECT Select drive (➡ page 16, 24) PAGE Select channels and title numbers, etc./ Channel select (➡...

  • Page 6: Step 1 Connection

    STEP Connection Examples of equipment you can connect to this unit’s terminals Television Amplifier From OUT1 or OUT2 From AUDIO OUT terminals or terminals DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal This unit To L3 input To L2 input terminals (rear) terminals (front) To L1 input terminals (rear) Video cassette recorder...

  • Page 7: Connecting A Television And Vcr

    The equipment connections described are examples. Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated. Connecting a television and VCR are indexes for Spanish Quick Reference. indicates included accessories. Connecting a cable TV box/satellite indicates accessories not included.
  • Page 8 STEP Connection Connecting a cable TV box/satellite receiver You need to subscribe to a cable TV or satellite TV service to enjoy viewing their programming. Consult your service provider regarding appropriate cable TV box or satellite receiver. This unit is not compatible with TV Guide On Screen systems broadcast by satellite. are indexes for Spanish Quick Reference.

  • Page 9: Connecting An Amplifier Or System Component

    Connecting an amplifier or system component Connection to a stereo amplifier To enjoy multi-channel surround sound on DVD-Video Amplifier’s rear panel Connect an amplifier with a built-in decoder displaying these logo marks using an optical digital audio cable and change the settings in “Digital Audio AUDIO IN Output”...

  • Page 10: Step 2 Setting Up The Tv Guide On Screen System

    STEP Setting up the TV Guide On Screen system Preparation Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to POWER Í/I suit the connections to this unit. When using the cable TV box, check the following. OPEN/CLOSE –Make sure the IR Blaster is connected and positioned properly POWER TIME SLIP DRIVE SELECT...
  • Page 11 If you are using a cable TV box, set the following: To use immediately (Manual Clock Setting) Cable TV box connection channel (Ch2/Ch3/Ch4/L3) Set the clock manually. –If you are connecting the cable TV box to this unit’s L3 terminal, However, the program list is not displayed until the unit downloads select “L3”.

  • Page 12: Control

    PAGE Numbered code with the numbered buttons. buttons e.g., 01: [0] ➡ [1] AUDIO Manufacturer and Code No. CANCEL VCR Plus+ CM SKIP PHILIPS (RC-5) Panasonic SKIP SLOW/SEARCH National 01, 02 QUASAR SAMSUNG 14, 18, 19 STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 FISHER...
  • Page 13 When other Panasonic products respond to this remote control Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products close together. Use “1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances.

  • Page 14: Hdd And Disc Information

    (➡ page 35). We recommend using Panasonic discs. DVD-R from other manufacturers may not be recorded or played due to the condition of the recording. Which should I use, DVD-RAM or DVD-R? Play-only discs (12 cm/8 cm) The following chart indicates the differences.

  • Page 15: Disc Handling

    Indemnity concerning recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or edited content (data), and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly.

  • Page 16: Recording

    Recording television programs Press [ CH] to select the channel. ∫ HDD, DVD indicator OPEN/CLOSE POWER To select with the numbered buttons: TIME SLIP DRIVE SELECT PULL OPEN TIME SLIP TV Mode (Airwaves) CATV Mode (Cable) S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L/MONO AUDIO IN Time Slip indicator...

  • Page 17: Recording Modes And Approximate Recording Times

    Recording modes and approximate Playing while you are recording recording times [HDD] [RAM] Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may Playing from the beginning of the title you are become shorter than indicated. recording—Chasing playback (Unit: hour) DVD-RAM DVD- (120GB)

  • Page 18: Flexible Recording

    Recording television programs Refer to the control reference on page 16. Flexible Recording Recording from a video cassette recorder [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] within the remaining disc space. Preparation e.g., Connect a video cassette recorder to this unit’s input terminals.

  • Page 19: Timer Recording

    Timer recording As long as the setting is not changed, the program is recorded to the HDD in the recording mode selected by the DVD POWER unit. To change the setting ➡ below. POWER Í DVD POWER VOLUME INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO To change the setting Press [ ] several times to select “LISTINGS”.

  • Page 20: Manually Programming Timer Recordings

    Timer recording To enter the channel Press [ , ] to select “Channel” and press the numbered DVD POWER buttons. POWER Í DVD POWER –To select the input channel (L1/L2/L3) VOLUME Press [DUBBING] (Blue). INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO To change the recording mode DRIVE SELECT Press [ , ] to select “Quality”...

  • Page 21: Using Vcr Plus System To Make Timer Recordings

    Using VCR Plus system to make timer Notes on timer recording recordings “ ” lights on the unit’s display to indicate that the unit is in timer recording standby. ® Entering PlusCode number is an easy way of timer recording. You “...

  • Page 22: Check, Change Or Delete A Program

    Timer recording To change the recording frequency Press [CHAPTER] (Green). DVD POWER POWER Í DVD POWER To change the time, recording mode and VOLUME INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO recording drive Press [ENTER]. (➡ page 19, To change the setting, step DRIVE SELECT PAGE To delete the program Numbered...

  • Page 23: Utilizing Tv Guide On Screen System

    Utilizing TV Guide On Screen system Press [TV GUIDE]. Customizing the channel line-up 1 Press [ ] several times to select “LISTINGS”. Program viewed before the 2 Press [ , ] to select “SETUP” and press [ ]. program list was opened. 3 Press [ , ] to select “Change channel display”...

  • Page 24: Playing Discs

    Playing discs Press [ ] (PLAY). PLAY [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] HDD, DVD indicator ∫ Play starts from the most recently recorded title. OPEN/CLOSE [CD] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] POWER TIME SLIP DRIVE SELECT TIME SLIP Play starts from the beginning of the disc. TIME SLIP X CH W Selecting recorded programs (titles) to play...

  • Page 25: Operations During Play

    Operations during play Press [ ]. - AM DVD R The stopped position is memorized. PLAY “PLAY” flashes in the unit’s display. (Excluding when playing from the Direct Stop Navigator and when playing a play list.) Resume play function Press [ ] (PLAY) to restart from this position. Press [ ].

  • Page 26: Editing Operations During Play

    Playing discs Refer to the control reference on page 24. Editing operations during play 1 Press [ERASE]. Erase 2 Press [ , ] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER]. [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] A title cannot be restored once it is erased. Make certain before proceeding. You cannot erase while recording or transferring (dubbing).

  • Page 27: Using Menus To Play Mp3

    Using menus to play MP3 Using the tree screen to find a group DVD POWER While the file list is displayed POWER Press [ ] while a track is highlighted VOLUME INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO to display the tree screen. DRIVE SELECT Selected group no.

  • Page 28: Using On-Screen Menus And Status Messages

    Using on-screen menus and Status messages Disc menu–Setting the disc content DVD POWER POWER Sound track VOLUME INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] The disc’s audio attributes appear. DRIVE SELECT [DVD-A] [DVD-V] PAGE Select the audio and language (➡ below, Audio attribute, Language).

  • Page 29: Status Messages

    Play menu–Change the play sequence Audio menu–Change the sound effect This function works only when the elapsed play time is displayed. V.S.S. [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] Repeat play (Only with Dolby Digital with 2 or more channels) [CD] (excluding MP3 discs) [VCD] [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] Chapter...

  • Page 30: Editing Titles/Chapters

    Editing titles/chapters Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters DVD POWER POWER Preparation VOLUME INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the drive. Release protection (cartridge ➡ page 14, disc ➡ page 39). [RAM] HDD, DVD DRIVE SELECT PAGE Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Press [ , ] to select the title.

  • Page 31: Title Operations

    Title operations Erase Press [ , ] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER]. The available recording time on DVD-R does not increase when you erase titles. [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] Information (e.g., time and date) is shown. Properties Properties Dinosaur Start 10:00 AM Date 6/20/2002...

  • Page 32: Creating, Editing And Playing Play Lists

    Creating, editing and playing play lists Press [ , ] to select “PLAY DVD POWER LIST” and press [ENTER]. POWER VOLUME PLAY LIST Play List View INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO DRIVE SELECT HDD, DVD PAGE Create AUDIO Previous 01/01 Next CANCEL VCR Plus+ CM SKIP SKIP...

  • Page 33: Editing And Playing Play Lists/Chapters

    Editing and playing play lists/chapters Play list operations Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [ , ] to select “Erase” and Erase Press [ , ] to select “PLAY press [ENTER]. LIST” and press [ENTER]. Play list information (e.g., time and date) is shown.

  • Page 34: Entering Text

    Entering text Show Enter Name screen. DVD POWER POWER Title VOLUME INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO Select “Enter Name” in step 3 on page 30. Play list DRIVE SELECT PAGE Select “Enter Name” in step 4 on page 33. Numbered Disc buttons Select “Disc Name”...

  • Page 35: Transferring (Dubbing) Titles Or Play Lists

    Transferring (dubbing) titles or play lists [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] You can select from a variety of methods to transfer (dub) on this unit. Transferring (dubbing) direction You can transfer (dub) your favorite titles and play lists to an archive disc. When you want to re-edit finalized content on Transferring (dubbing) a play list will create a title.

  • Page 36: One Touch Transfer (Dubbing)

    Transferring (dubbing) titles or play lists Transferring (dubbing) using the DVD POWER transferring (dubbing) list POWER [HDD] [RAM] VOLUME INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO [HDD] [DVD-R] You can order titles and play lists for transfer (dubbing) as desired as DRIVE SELECT well as select the speed and picture quality. PAGE Preparation Numbered...

  • Page 37: Transferring (Dubbing) A Finalized Dvd-R

    Press [ , ] to select “Start Almost all DVD-Video on sale have been treated to prevent illegal copying, and cannot be transferred (dubbed). dubbing” and press [ENTER]. The following cannot be transferred (dubbed): DVD-Audio, Press [ , ] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER] to start Video CD, Audio CD and so on.

  • Page 38: Functions Window

    FUNCTIONS window Disc setting [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] DVD POWER POWER Preparation VOLUME Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the drive. INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO Release protection. [RAM] (cartridge ➡ page 14, disc ➡ right) DRIVE SELECT HDD, DVD PAGE While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS].

  • Page 39: Disc Name

    Finalizing takes up to 15 minutes. You cannot finalize DVD-R recorded on other manufacturer’s Press [ENTER]. equipment. If you finalize a recorded DVD-R on Panasonic equipment other than this unit, the background selected as “TOP MENU” may not To stop formatting display.

  • Page 40: Changing The Unit's Settings

    Changing the unit’s settings Common procedures DRIVE SELECT PAGE While stopped Numbered Press [SETUP]. buttons AUDIO Tabs Menus Options CANCEL VCR Plus+ CM SKIP ¢ CANCEL SKIP SLOW/SEARCH SETUP TV GUIDE Setting STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 Antenna System CATV Auto Channel Setting Channel Channel Captions DIRECT NAVIGATOR...
  • Page 41 Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) Disc Ratings 8 No Limit: All DVD-Video can be played. Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. 1 to 7: Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding Continued ratings recorded on them. Follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 42 Changing the unit’s settings Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) Audio Select MTS Main Select the audio recording type, main or secondary (SAP) audio Continued when: –Recording or transferring (dubbing) to a DVD-R. –Recording or transferring (dubbing) sound in LPCM. (➡...

  • Page 43: Channel/Clock Settings When Tv Guide On Screen System Is Not Used

    Channel/Clock settings when TV Guide On Screen system is not used Refer to the control reference on page 40. Preparation: If the television program list has already been downloaded, return the unit to the factory preset condition using the steps indicated below. When the unit is on and stopped Press and hold [ CH] and [...

  • Page 44: Channel Captions

    Channel/Clock settings when TV Guide On Screen system is not used Refer to the control reference on page 40. Channel captions You can use the preset captions, or manually enter new ones yourself. The captions you enter are displayed when the channel is displayed and in the Direct Navigator screen. You can set channel captions only after “Auto Channel Setting”...

  • Page 45: Specifications

    Specifications Recording system: DVD Video Recording format (DVD-RAM) Audio system DVD-Video format (DVD-R) Recording system: Dolby Digital 2 ch, Recordable discs: Linear PCM (XP mode, 2ch) DVD-RAM : Input: LINE (pin jack) 3 12 cm (5 ) 4.7 GB, 12 cm (5 ) 9.4 GB, 8 cm (3 ) 2.8 GB Reference input: 309 mVrms 12 cm (5 ) 4.7 GB (Ver.

  • Page 46: Glossary

    Glossary Bitstream Frames and fields This is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel) Frames refer to the single images that constitute the video you see before it is decoded into its various channels. on your television. Each frame consists of two fields. CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) CPRM is technology used to protect broadcasts that are allowed to be recorded only once.

  • Page 47: Frequently Asked Questions

    Is my television progressive output compatible? All Panasonic televisions that have 480P input terminals are compatible. — Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television.

  • Page 48: Error Messages

    For product information or assistance with product operation: In the U.S.A., refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 52. In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an RQT7305 authorized Servicentre closest to you.

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to the “Customer Services Directory” on page 52 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to the “Product information” on page 48 if you reside in Canada.
  • Page 50 — remove the disc or switch the unit on and off while a disc is loaded, a total of fifty times. A DVD-R recorded on this unit may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD recorders. — Timer recording does not work The timer program is incorrect or different timer program times overlap.
  • Page 51 You may be able to transfer (dub) a “One time only recording” title that was recorded to DVD- — immediately. RAM using a different Panasonic DVD Recorder to this unit’s HDD, but play is not possible due to copyright protection. When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play may not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM.

  • Page 52: Limited Warranty (Only For U.s.a.)

    Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST. For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pasc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: [email protected]...

  • Page 53: Limited Warranty (Only For Canada)

    5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC/TECHNICS PRODUCT—LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.

  • Page 54: Referencia Rápida En Español

    Guía de referencia rápida en español Conexión de un televisor y Conexión de un receptor de TV por videograbadora cable/satélite Consulte la ilustración que aparece en la página 7 de la sección Consulte la ilustración que aparece en la página 8 de la sección en idioma inglés.
  • Page 55 Preparación del sistema de guía de TV Seleccione el idioma y el tipo de en pantalla televisión Consulte la ilustración que aparece en la página 10 de la Consulte la ilustración que aparece en la página 12 de la sección en idioma inglés. sección en idioma inglés.

  • Page 56: Index

    Division of Matsushita Electric 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga, Ontario Electric Corporation of America of Puerto Rico, Inc. (“PSC”) L4W 2T3 One Panasonic Way Secaucus, Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 www.panasonic.ca New Jersey 07094 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, http://www.panasonic.com Puerto Rico 00985 2004 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

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