EH55.book
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Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

Model No.

DMR-EH55 DMR-EH56
Region number supported by this unit

HARD DISK DRIVE

Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and DVD-Video according to where they are sold. The region number of this unit is 2. The unit will play DVD-Video marked with labels containing 2 or ALL. Example:
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com

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 the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
The GUIDE Plus+ system is available in the following countries: Austria/Belgium/France/Germany/Italy/ Netherlands/Spain/Switzerland (As of end of February 2006) This service may not be available in some areas in the above countries. There may be changes in the service areas.

RQT8415-L

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CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

VAROITUS!

LAITTEEN KYTTMINEN MUULLA KUIN TSS KYTTOHJEESSA MAINITULLA TAVALLA SAATTAA ALTISTAA KYTTJN TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1 YLITTVLLE NKYMTTMLLE LASERSTEILYLLE.

VAROITUS:

TULIPALO-, SHKISKUVAARAN TAI TUOTETTA KOHTAAVAN MUUN VAHINGON VHENTMISEKSI EI LAITETTA SAA ALTISTAA SATEELLE, KOSTEUDELLE, VESIPISAROILLE TAI ROISKEELLE, EIK NESTETT SISLTVI ESINEIT, KUTEN ESIMERKIKSI MALJAKOITA, SAA ASETTAA LAITTEEN PLLE.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
L ASENNA TAI LAITA TT LAITETTA KABINETTITYYPPISEEN KIRJAKAAPPIIN TAI MUUHUN SULJETTUUN TILAAN, JOTTA TUULETUS ONNISTUISI. VARMISTA, ETT VERHO TAI MIKN MUU MATERIAALI EI HUONONNA TUULETUSTA, JOTTA VLTETTISIIN YLIKUUMENEMISESTA JOHTUVA SHKISKU- TAI TULIPALOVAARA. L PEIT LAITTEEN TUULETUSAUKKOJA SANOMALEHDELL, PYTLIINALLA, VERHOLLA TAI MUULLA VASTAAVALLA ESINEELL. L ASETA PALAVAA KYNTTIL TAI MUUTA AVOTULEN LHDETT LAITTEEN PLLE. HVIT PARISTOT LUONTOA VAHINGOITTAMATTOMALLA TAVALLA. TM LAITE ON TARKOITETTU KYTETTVKSI LEUDOSSA ILMASTOSSA. Laite tulee asettaa lhelle verkkopistorasiaa ja pistokkeen tytyy olla sellaisessa asennossa, ett siihen on helppo tarttua ongelman sattuessa.
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS. DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNITS VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS. DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT. DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER. THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES. This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile telephones during use. If such interference is apparent, please increase separation between the product and the mobile telephone. The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable.

Cigarette smoke etc. causes malfunction or breakdown
The unit may breakdown if cigarette smoke or bug spray/vapor, etc. gets inside the unit.

While operating

Do not move the unit or subject to vibration or impact. (The HDD may become damaged.) Do not remove the AC mains lead from the household mains socket, or flip the power breaker switch. While the unit is on, the HDD is rotating at high speed. Sound or movement due to rotation is normal.

When moving the unit

1 Turn the unit off. (Wait until BYE disappears from the display.) 2 Remove the AC mains lead from the household mains socket. 3 Move only after the unit has come to a complete stop (approx. 2 minutes) in order to avoid subjecting to vibration and shock. (Even after turning the unit off, the HDD continues operating for a short time.)
HDD recording time remaining
This unit records using a VBR (Variable bit rate) data compression system to vary recorded data segments to match video data segments which may cause differences in the displayed amount of time and space remaining for recording. If the remaining amount of time is insufficient, delete any unwanted titles to create enough space before you start recording. (Deleting a playlist will not increase the amount of time.)
When SLEEP appears on the units display
The HDD has been automatically placed in the SLEEP mode. (The HDD continues to rotate at high speed while the unit is on. In order to extend the life of the HDD, the HDD will be placed in the SLEEP mode if no operation has been performed for 30 minutes while there is no disc on the disc tray.) While in SLEEP mode play or recording may not start right away because the HDD takes time to be re-activated. When not using the unit, we recommend removing the disc in the tray in order to set the HDD to the SLEEP mode.
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. Likewise, the above also applies in a case where any type of repair is made to the unit (including any other non-HDD related component).
Important notes for recording/HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care
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Disc and card handling
How to hold a disc or card
Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface.

Handling precautions

Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause disc warping and un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.) Write on the label side of the disc only with a soft, oil-based felt pen. Do not use ballpoint pens or other hard writing implements. Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent. Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers. Do not expose the terminals of the card to water, garbage or other strange things. Do not drop stack, or impact discs. Do not place objects on them. Do not use the following discs: Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels (rental discs, etc.). Discs that are badly warped or cracked. Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.

The remote control information

Batteries

Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control. When closing the lid, insert it from the j (minus) side.
Remote control signal sensor

R6/LR6, AA

7 m directly in front of the unit
Do not use rechargeable type batteries. Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not use different types at the same time. Do not heat or expose to flame. Do not take apart or short circuit. Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries. Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off. Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire. Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.
Remote control operations ( 12)
If you cannot operate the unit or television using the remote control after changing the batteries, please re-enter the codes ( 23).
Disc and card handling/Unit care/Included accessories/The remote control information
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Control reference guide

Remote control
Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.

DRIVE SELECT

CH AV PAGE VOLUME

9 INPUT 0 SELECT

A B C D
; < = > ? @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O

ShowView

DELETE

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

: ; < = >

REC AUDIO

PROG/CHECK

E F G H I J K L M N O

SUB MENU

RETURN

CREATE CHAPTER

MANUAL SKIP
Turn the unit on ( 18) Select drive (HDD, DVD or SD) ( 24, 34, 40) Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter numbers Cancel Basic operations for recording and play Show programme information in the GUIDE Plus+ system Selection/Enter, Frame-by-frame ( 36) Show Top menu/Direct Navigator ( 34, 35, 44) Show sub menu ( 44) Colour buttons for switching between Video/Picture and Video/ Playlists, selecting character type when entering text, manual tuning settings and GUIDE Plus+ operations ( 29, 34, 53, 63, 69) Start recording ( 24) Change recording mode ( 24) Select audio ( 36) Show status messages ( 43) Transmit the remote control signal Television operations ( 23) Channel select/Change pages in the GUIDE Plus+ system ( 24, 29) Show SHOWVIEW screen ( 30) Input select (AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4 or DV) ( 33, 58) Delete items ( 50) Show timer recording programme screen ( 30) Show the GUIDE Plus+ screen ( 19, 28) Show FUNCTIONS window ( 64) Return to previous screen Create chapter ( 36) Skip 30 seconds forward ( 36) Direct TV recording ( 59) Linked timer recordings with external equipment ( 33) Skip the specified time ( 36) Show on-screen menu ( 42) Recording functions

MP3 Playable discs File format Number of folders (groups) Number of files (tracks) Bit rates Sampling frequency ID3 tags [-R] [CD] MP3 Files must have the extension.mp3 or.MP3. Maximum number of folders (groups) recognizable: 300 folders (groups) (including the root folder) Maximum number of files (tracks) recognizable1: 3000 files (tracks) 32 kbps to 320 kbps 16 kHz/22.05 kHz/24 kHz/32 kHz/44.1kHz/48 kHz
You can play MP3 and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) on this unit by making folders as shown below. However depending on how you create the disc (writing software), play may not be in the order you numbered the folders. [-R] [CD] Structure of MP3 folders Prefix with 3-digit numbers in the order you want to play them. Root
001 (folder=group) 001track.mp3 (file=track) 002track.mp3 003track.mpgroup

003 group

001track.mp3 002track.mp3 003track.mp3 004track.mp3

Order of play [-R] [CD]

001track.mp3 002track.mp3 003track.mp3

not compatible

If there is a large amount of still picture data etc. within a MP3 file, play may not be possible. Still pictures (JPEG, TIFF2) Playable discs and cards File format [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [CD] [SD]
Structures of still pictures Files inside a folder are displayed in the order they were updated or taken. When the highest level folders are DCIM folders, they are displayed first on the tree.
P0000001.jpg P0000002.jpg

002 Folder

P0000003.jpg P0000004.jpg P0000005.jpg

003 Folder 004 Folder

File format: JPEG, TIFF (non-compressed RGB chunky format) Files must have the extension.jpg,.JPG,.tif or.TIF. 34k34 to 6144k4096 (Sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0) [-R] [CD] Maximum number of folders recognizable:300 folders (including the root folder) [HDD] [RAM] [SD] This unit can handle a maximum of 300 folders (including higher folders) [-R] [CD] Maximum number of files recognizable1:3000 files [HDD] [RAM] [SD] This unit can handle a maximum of 3000 files not supported
P0000006.jpg P0000007.jpg P0000008.jpg P0000009.jpg

Soundtrack Subtitle Audio channel

1 Digital 2/0 ch Off LR

Automatic: The constructing method of the DivX contents is automatically distinguished and output. Interlace: Select when the disc contents were recorded using interlace. Progressive: Select when the disc contents were recorded using progressive. PBC (Playback control 81) [VCD] Indicates whether menu play (playback control) is on or off.

Setting

Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and disc contents, there are some items that you cannot select or change.
With some discs, you may only be able to make changes using the menus ( 35) on the disc.
Press [3, 4] to select the menu and press [1]. Press [3, 4] to select the item and press [1]. Press [3, 4] to select the setting.
Some items can be changed by pressing [ENTER].
The display changes according to the disc content. You cannot change when there is no recording. Audio attribute LPCM/PPCM/Digital/DTS/MPEG: k (kHz): b (bit): ch (channel): Language ENG: English FRA: French DEU: German ITA: Italian ESP: Spanish NLD: Dutch SVE: NOR: DAN: POR: RUS: JPN: Signal type Sampling frequency Number of bits Number of channels CHI: KOR: MAL: VIE: THA: : Chinese Korean Malay Vietnamese Thai Others
To clear the on-screen menus Press [DISPLAY].
Swedish Norwegian Danish Portuguese Russian Japanese
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Play menuChange the play sequence
This function works only when the elapsed play time is displayed. Select the item for repeat play. Depending on the disc, the items that can be selected will differ. Repeat Play All Chapter Group PL (Playlist) Title Track [CD] [VCD] [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RWV] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [-RWVR] [DVD-A] and MP3 [HDD] [RAM] [-RWVR] [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RWV] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [-RWVR] [DVD-A] [CD] [VCD] and MP3
Sound menuChange the sound effect
V.S.S. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RWV] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [DVD-A] [-RWVR] (Dolby Digital, MPEG, 2-channel or over only) Enjoy a surround-like effect if you are using two front speakers only. Turn V.S.S. off if it causes distortion. (Check the surround function on the connected equipment.) V.S.S. does not work for bilingual recordings. Dialog Enhancer [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RWV] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [DVD-A] [-RWVR] and DivX (Dolby Digital, 3-channel or over only, including a centre channel) The volume of the centre channel is raised to make dialogue easier to hear.

Select Off to cancel.

Picture menuChange the picture quality
Playback NR Reduces noise and picture degradation. Progressive ( 81) Select On to enable progressive output. Select Off if the picture is stretched horizontally. Transfer [When Progressive ( above) is set to On.] Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of title being played ( 81, Film and video). When the output signal is PAL (When the tray is opened, the setting will return to Auto.) Auto: Video: Film: Automatically detects the film and video content, and appropriately converts it. Select when using Auto, and the content is distorted. Select this if the edges of the film content appear jagged or rough when Auto is selected. However, if the video content is distorted as shown in the illustration to the right, then select Auto.

Delete Navigator/Copying titles or playlists
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Copying titles or playlists TV
Press [3, 4] to select the title you want to copy and press [ENTER].
To show other pages Press [:, 9] to show other pages.
Multiple editing Select with [3, 4] and press [;]. (Repeat.) Press [ENTER] to register. A check mark appears. Press [;] again to cancel.
After you start copying DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVDVideo format), +R and +R DL discs, they become playonly and you can no longer record or edit.
Press [2, 1] to select Start and press [ENTER].
Copy starts. To return to the previous screen Press [RETURN].
Speed and recording mode when copying
[HDD] > [RAM] : High speed [HDD] > [-R] [-R]DL] [-RWV] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] : Refer to the following table. Rec for High Speed Copy ( 66) Only titles recorded with Rec for High Speed Copy set to On. Only titles recorded with Rec for High Speed Copy set to Off. When making a copy of multiple titles that were recorded with Rec for High Speed Copy set to On and Off. Copy speed High speed
To stop copying 54 COPY Navigator/Copying list icons and functions 54 To check the properties of a title and sort COPY Navigator 1 Press [3, 4] to select the title and press [SUB MENU].

COPY Navigator

Normal speed (Recording mode is FR.)

Total : 0

Destination Capacity: 4310MB Size: 0MB( 0%)
[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] When making a copy that contains titles recorded in EP mode or FR (recordings 5 hours or longer) mode (Displayed ), copy will be performed at normal speed (Recording mode is FR). If the copy destination disc space is exceeded, copy will be performed at normal speed (Recording mode is FR).

No. --Properties

Before copying
When copying a title with main and secondary audio Select the audio type for recording bilingual broadcast from Bilingual Audio Selection ( 67) when: Copying to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW. When Audio Mode for XP Recording is set to LPCM ( 67) and you are copying in XP mode. Copying 16:9 aspect titles The titles are copied in 4:3 aspect if you copy to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW.
2 Press [3, 4] to select Properties or Sort and press [ENTER].
Properties: The name, recording date, channel etc. of the selected title are shown. Sort: Press [3, 4] to select the item and press [ENTER]. This changes the way that titles are displayed. You can select to display titles by No., recording date, day, channel, recording start time and title name. (You cannot select a title if it has a check mark.) If you close the COPY Navigator screen, the display order is cancelled.

COPY Navigator/Copying list icons and functions
COPY Navigator/Copying list indicators Titles and playlists that can be copied in high speed mode to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL, +RW ( 26) Titles and playlists that can be copied in high speed mode to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) ( 26) (However, titles and playlists cannot be copied in high speed mode to +R, +R DL, +RW) Title with One time only recording restriction ( 8, When recording digital broadcasts) Titles deleted from the HDD by One time only recording restriction after copying. ( 8, When recording digital broadcasts) Title or playlist contains still picture(s) Still picture(s) cannot be copied. (NTSC) (PAL) Title or playlist recorded using a different encoding system from that of the TV system currently selected on the unit. Titles and playlists displaying these marks cannot be selected.
Data size of each registered item
Destination Capacity: 4343MB Size: 0MB (0%) No. Name of item Size New item (Total=0)
Size: Data size recorded to the copy destination When copying at normal speed, the total data size will change according to the recording mode. The total data size shown may be larger than the sum of the data sizes for each registered item, because of data management information being written to the copy destination, etc.
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Copying a finalized DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and +R DL
[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 playing a disc, the content being played is copied to the HDD according to the set time. If you perform search, frame-by-frame or pause while copying, that portion of title is not recorded. Operations and on screen displays during copy are also recorded. Almost all DVD-Video on sale have been treated to prevent illegal copying, and cannot be copied. The following cannot be copied: DVD-Audio, Video CD, Audio CD and so on. Preparation Insert the finalized disc ( 34). After performing steps 15 (Format is automatically set to DVDVideo) ( 53, Copying using the copying listAdvanced Copy)
When the top menu is displayed
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title you want to start copying, and press [ENTER].

01 Chapter Chapter 2

03 Chapter 3

04 Chapter 4

While playing in order, all the titles after the selected title are recorded until the set time. (After the last title on the disc has finished playing the top menu is recorded until the set time is reached.) To return to the previous screen Press [RETURN]. To stop copying Press []. You can also press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds to stop copying. If stopped partway, copying will be up to that point.

How to copy Refer to Copying using the copying listAdvanced Copy ( 53) Please set the items in step 4 and 5 as shown below. Copy Direction: Source>SD Card Copy Mode: Format>VIDEO MPEG2 moving pictures on an SD card are automatically registered on the copy list. If there are no MPEG2 moving pictures on an SD card, Copy Video (MPEG2) is not displayed.

My favorite

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Copying still pictures

Register still pictures for copy.
If you are going to copy a registered list without making any changes to it ( step 7).
You can register still pictures or still picture folders. Still pictures and folders cannot be registered on the same list.
Cancel All Destination Capacity: 4343MB Picture Picture/Folder No. Name of item Size New item (Total=0)
1 Copy Direction 2 Copy Mode

SD CARD > HDD

PICTURE High Speed
To register individual still pictures
1 Press [3, 4] to select Create List and press [1]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select New item and press [ENTER]. 3 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the still picture and press [ENTER]. To select a multiple number of items together, press [;] to add the check mark and press [ENTER] ( 57, Multiple editing). To show other pages ( 57) To select the still pictures in another folder ( 57) To edit the copying list ( 57) You can register a multiple number of still pictures on the copying list by repeating steps 23. 4 Press [2] to confirm.
[HDD] [RAM] [SD] REC REC MODE EXT LINK DIRECT TV REC You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB AUDIO STATUS DISPLAY TIME SLIP ( 7). You cannot copy pictures recorded to DVD-R or CD-R/CD-RW. [SD] While stopped put the card in the slot, and the menu ( below) is automatically displayed. Press [3, 4] to select Copy Pictures (JPEG), press [ENTER] and then go to step 4 on page 57, Copying all the still pictures on a cardCopy All Pictures.
To register on a folder by folder basis
1 Press [3, 4] to select Create List and press [1]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select Picture/Folder and press [ENTER].
Press [RETURN] to exit the screen.
Copying using the copying list
3 Press [3, 4] to select Folder and press [ENTER]. 4 Press [3, 4] to select New item and press [ENTER]. 5 Press [3, 4] to select the folder and press [ENTER]. To select a multiple number of items together, press [;] to add the check mark and press [ENTER] ( 57, Multiple editing). To show other pages ( 57) To switch to another higher folder ( 57) To edit the copying list ( 57) You can register a multiple number of folders on the copying list by repeating steps 45. 6 Press [2] to confirm.

SD CARD HDD

For individual still pictures only When specifying another folder as the copying destination, select Folder.

Folder New folder

003 --100__DVD 101__DVD 102__DVD New folder
If you are not going to change the copying direction, press [4] ( step 5). 1 Press [3, 4] to select Copy Direction and press [1]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select Source and press [ENTER]. 3 Press [3, 4] to select the drive and press [ENTER]. 4 Press [3, 4] to select Destination and press [ENTER]. 5 Press [3, 4] to select the drive and press [ENTER]. The same drive as the copy source can be selected. 6 Press [2] to confirm.

DV automatic recording (DV Auto Rec)
[HDD] [RAM] When the DV Auto Rec function is used, programmes are recorded as a title while at the same time chapters are created at each break in the images and the play list is created automatically. Preparation 1 Turn off the main unit and DV equipment, then connect the equipment with the units DV input terminal ( left column). 2 Turn on the main unit and DV equipment. 3 Press [REC MODE] to select the recording mode. 4 Pause play of the DV equipment at the point you want recording to start. When the output signal from the external equipment is NTSC, change the TV System to NTSC in the Setup menu ( 70). After preparation is completed, the following screen appears.

REC MODE REC

REC AUDIO O
REC MODE EXT LINK DIRECT TV REC STATUS DISPLAY TIME SLIP S S S S
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RWV] [+R] [+RW] e.g., Connecting to the AV3 or DV input terminals on the front You can also connect to the AV4 input terminals on the rear. Turn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting.

This unit

S VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN L/MONO - AUDIO IN - R

DV Auto Rec

Yellow White Red DV cable (IEEE 1394, 4-pin)
DV unit is connected. Record from the DV unit?
Press [2, 1] to select Rec to HDD or Rec to DVD and press [ENTER]. You can proceed to step 4.

Rec to HDD

Rec to DVD
S Video cable Other video equipment

Audio/Video cable

When the screen is not displayed, press [DRIVE SELECT] to select HDD or DVD and then continue from step 1.
Connect to Audio/Video output terminals. If the audio output of the other equipment is monaural Connect to L/MONO on the AV3 input terminals at the front. The S VIDEO terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO terminal. When recording from the units DV terminal Select the type of audio recording from Audio Mode for DV Input in the Setup menu ( 67). When recording from DV equipment (e.g., digital video camcorder), you can record audio/video recordings from DV tape only.
If it becomes time for a timer recording to start while copying, the recording will start and the copying will stop.
Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [3, 4] to select To Others and press [ENTER]. Press [3, 4] to select DV Auto Rec and press [ENTER]. Press [2, 1] to select Rec and press [ENTER].

Title name for timer recording [-R] [-R]DL] [-RWV] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Title Disc [SD] Album of still pictures Characters Characters 36
If a name is long, parts of it may not be shown in some screens.

To recall an added name

Show Enter Name screen.
Title (timer recording) Select Programme Name in step 3 on page 30, right column. Title Select Enter Name in step 5 on page 44. Playlist Select Enter Name in step 5 on page 47. Disc Select Disc Name in step 4 of Providing a name for a disc on page 60. Album of still pictures Select Enter Album Name in step 4 on page 48, To edit the album.
1 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select List Names and press [ENTER]. You can also press [:] to select List Names. 2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the name to be recalled and press [ENTER].

To delete an added name

1 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select List Names and press [ENTER]. You can also press [:] to select List Names. 2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the name to be deleted. 3 Press [SUB MENU] to show Delete Name and press [ENTER]. 4 Press [2, 1] to select Delete and press [ENTER]. 5 Press [RETURN].
Name field: shows the text you have entered Press the Red button or Standard Characters Other Characters Enter Name Green button to select _ character type and press 0 Top Menu Preview 2 A B C a b c i j [ENTER]. * 3 D E F d e f / l % Standard Characters: 4 G H I g h i $ & 5 J K L j k l O N @ ; Delete ( left, Alphabet characters, m n o [ ] _ 6 M N O Add to List etc.) 7 P Q R S p q r s ( ) List Names t u v { } 8 T U V Other Characters: W X Y Z w x y z \ | 9 Set ( below, Umlaut characters, 0. , ? ! " ' : ; ` ^ Space accented characters, etc.)
For your reference If you enter a long name, only part of it is shown in the Top Menu after finalization ( 62). When entering a title name, the name that will appear in the Top Menu can be previewed in Top Menu Preview window.

Enter Name _ Chapter 1_

Top Menu Preview

Chapter 1

Standard Characters Other Characters

2 A 3 D 4 G

2 B E H

3 C F I

5 a d g

6 b e h

7 c f i

l % &

HDD, disc and card management/Entering text
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FUNCTIONS window

By using the FUNCTIONS window you may access the main functions quickly and easily.
Functions displayed depend on the selected drive or type of disc.
FUNCTIONS HDD Remain 30:00 SP

Playback Recording

Delete Copy

FUNCTIONS RETURN

If you select To Others and press [ENTER], the following screen appears. Press [3, 4] to select an item and press [ENTER].

The clock is not correct.
Compared to the actual recorded time, the elapsed time displayed is less. (Only when recording in NTSC) U88 is displayed and the disc cannot be ejected.
TV screen and video Television reception worsens after connecting the unit. Status messages do not appear. The grey background does not appear. Picture does not appear during timer recording. The 4:3 aspect ratio picture expands left and right. Screen size is wrong. The recorded title is stretched vertically.
There is a lot of after-image when playing video. When playing DVD-Video using progressive output, one part of the picture momentarily appears to be doubled up. There is no apparent change in picture quality when adjusted with the Picture menu in the onscreen menus. The images from this unit do not appear on the television. Picture is distorted.
The effect is less perceivable with some types of video.
Make sure that the television is connected to the AV1 terminal, VIDEO OUT terminal, S VIDEO OUT terminal or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals on this unit. Make sure that the televisions input setting (e.g., AV 1) is correct. Progressive output is set to on but the connected television is not progressive compatible. Press and hold [] and [1] (PLAY) on the main unit at the same time for more than 5 seconds to cancel this setting. The setting will change to interlace. The units TV System setting differs from the TV system used by the disc now playing. While stopped, keep pressing [] and [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit for 5 or more seconds. The system switches from PAL to NTSC or vice versa.

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Sound No sound. Low volume. Distorted sound. Cannot hear the desired audio type. Check the connections and the Digital Audio Output settings. Check the input mode on the amplifier if you have connected one. Press [AUDIO] to select the audio. Turn off V.S.S. in the following cases. When using discs that do not have surround sound effects such as Karaoke discs. When playing bilingual broadcast programmes. [DVD-A] The disc may have a restriction on the method of audio output. When playing multichannel DVD-Audio, only audio for the two front channels will be output. Refer to the discs jacket. Audio may not be output due to how files were created. (DivX) If recording to the HDD or a DVD-RAM when Rec for High Speed Copy is set to On, you can only record either the main or secondary audio of a bilingual broadcast. If you do not intend to copy the title to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW set Rec for High Speed Copy in the Setup menu to Off. You cannot switch the audio in the following cases. When a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW disc is in the disc tray while DVD drive is selected. When the recording mode is XP and Audio Mode for XP Recording is set to LPCM. When Rec for High Speed Copy is set to On. When connecting an amplifier using an optical digital cable, you cannot switch the audio if Dolby Digital is set to Bitstream. Set Dolby Digital to PCM or connect using audio cables. There are discs for which audio cannot be changed because of how the disc was created. Change the manufacturer code. Some televisions cannot be operated even if you change the code. The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote control. Press and hold [ENTER] and the indicated number button at the same time for more than 2 seconds. The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones. You are not pointing the remote control at the main units remote control signal sensor during operation. Coloured glass may obstruct the signal reception/transmission. Dont place the signal sensor in direct sunlight or in areas that may be subject to sunlight exposure. It may be necessary to set the code on the remote control again after changing the batteries. It may be necessary to set the manufacturer code again after changing the batteries. The child lock function is activated. The unit is on but cannot be operated. Recording drive or playback drive has not been selected properly. Some operations may be prohibited by the disc. The unit is hot (U59 appears on the display). Wait for U59 to disappear. One of the units safety devices may have been activated. Reset the unit as follows: 1 Press [/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby. If the unit doesnt switch to standby, press and hold [/I] on the main unit for about 10 seconds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby. Alternatively, disconnect the AC mains lead, wait one minute, then reconnect it. 2 Press [/I] on the main unit to switch it on. If the unit still cannot be operated, consult the dealer. The HDD is in SLEEP mode. (SLEEP appears in the units display.) The unit is recording. Linked timer recordings with external equipment is in recording standby (EXT-L on the units display blinks when [ DVD] is pressed). Press [EXT LINK] to cancel the recording standby. The unit may have a problem. While the unit is off, press and hold [] and [CH W] on the main unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. Remove the disc and consult the dealer. If the Child Lock function is activated, above operation does not work. Cancel the Child Lock function. Check the connections. You must connect to a television equipped with the Q Link function with a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable to download channel presets. Make sure that Quick Start is set to On. Startup takes time in the following situations: A disc other than a DVD-RAM is inserted. The clock is not set. Immediately after a power failure or the AC mains lead is connected. For a few minutes after 5:15 am due to system maintenance of this unit. It may take time to read a disc if it is being used for the first time in this unit or it has not been used for a long time.

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HDD activation is slow. Cannot eject disc.
Cannot tune channels. Cannot download channel presets from the television. Startup is slow.
Takes time to read DVD-RAM.
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Recording, timer recording and copying Cannot record. Cannot copy. You havent inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the unit can record onto. The disc is unformatted. Format the disc. [RAM] [-RWV] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to PROTECT, or the disc is protected with DVD Management. Some programmes have limitations on the number of times they can be recorded (CPRM). You cannot record when there is not enough space or when the number of titles has reached its limit. Delete unwanted titles or use a new disc. You cannot directly record to a DVD-R DL or +R DL disc on this unit. Record to the HDD and then copy to the disc. [-R]DL] [+R]DL] In the following situations, you cannot copy. Delete unnecessary titles from the HDD and then copy. If there is not enough space available on the HDD (If you will copy titles from the HDD to a blank disc and fill the entire disc, HDD disc space equivalent to 4 hours of SP mode recording is necessary). If the number of recorded titles and the number of titles to be copied has exceeded 500. You cannot record and copy on finalized discs. However, you can record and copy again if you format DVD-RW. Due to peculiarities of DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW you may be unable to record onto them if you either insert and remove the disc or switch the unit on and off while a disc is loaded, a total of fifty times. DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW recorded on this unit may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD Recorders. This unit cannot record to discs containing both PAL and NTSC signals. (However, both types of programmes can be recorded onto the HDD.) Play of discs recorded with both PAL and NTSC on another unit is not guaranteed. Check that the connection is correct. Select the input channel (AV2, AV3, AV4 or DV) for the equipment you have connected. The timer programme is incorrect or different timer programme times overlap. Correct the programme. The programme is not in timer recording standby. (The timer icon F in the timer recording list is not on.) 1 Press [PROG/CHECK]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select the programme and press the Red button. Set the clock. (If the GUIDE Plus+ system is set) The GUIDE Plus+ data is downloaded at 2:50 AM every day. It takes approximately 2 hours to complete data download. If you want to make timer recordings during this time, set Night Download in the GUIDE Plus+ system setup menu to Off. Make sure that the recording drive is selected. Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive. When using the linked timer recording with external equipment, press [EXT LINK]. (EXT-L disappears.) If you start recording immediately after turning on the unit while Quick Start is set to On, you cannot then stop recording for a few seconds. The timer programme remains if set to daily or weekly. If there is a power failure or the plug is disconnected from the household mains socket while recording or editing, the title may be lost or the HDD/disc may become unusable. You will have to format the disc ([HDD] [RAM] [-RWV] [+RW]) or use a new disc. We cannot offer any guarantee regarding lost programmes or discs. There was a programme change after timer recording was set but the recorded title still has the old programme name. When recording to the HDD, set Rec for High Speed Copy to On in the Setup menu. [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] If recorded in EP or FR (recordings 5 hours or longer) mode, you cannot perform high-speed copy. [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Titles recorded on other Panasonic DVD recorders with Rec for High Speed Copy set to On, and then copied to the HDD on this unit may not copy to +R, +R DL or +RW discs with high-speed copy. Use a disc that is compatible with high speed recording. Even if the disc is high speed recording compatible, the maximum speed may not be possible due to the condition of the disc. It takes longer than normal to copy many titles. You cannot high speed copy to DVD-R titles longer than 6 hours when using other Panasonic DVD Recorders that are not compatible with EP (8 Hours) mode recording. When recording or high speed copying to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW the sound of the disc rotating may be louder than normal, however, this is not a problem. If images cannot be recorded or if the recording is aborted, check the connections and DV equipment settings. You cannot start recording until the images from the DV equipment appear on the television. Recording may not be performed as desired if the time codes on the tape in the DV equipment are not successive. Depending on the equipment, the DV automatic recording may not operate properly. The audio/video recordings are recorded on other than a DV tape.

Optical pick-up System with 1 lens, 2 integration units (662 nm wavelength for DVDs, 780 nm wavelength for CDs) LASER specification Class 1 LASER Product (Pickup) Wave length: CD 780 nm wave length DVD 662 nm wave length Laser power: No hazardous radiation is emitted with the safety protection NORSK Blgelengde: CD 780 nm DVD 662 nm Laserstyrke: Ingen farlig strling sendes ut Audio Recording system: Dolby Digital 2ch, Linear PCM (XP mode) Audio in: AV1/AV2 (21 pin), AV3/AV4 (pin jack) Input level: Standard: 0.5 Vrms, Full scale: 2.0 Vrms at 1 kHz Input impedance: More than 10 k Audio out: AV1/AV2 (21 pin), Audio Out (pin jack) Output level: Standard: 0.5 Vrms, Full scale: 2.0 Vrms at 1 kHz Output impedance: Less than 1 k Digital audio out: Optical terminal (PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG)

DV input (PAL/NTSC)

IEEE 1394 Standard, 4 pin : 1 pc to 40 oC 10 to 80 % RH (no condensation) AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz Approx. 31 W Approx. 430 mmk329 mmk58 mm Approx. 4.2 kg
Region code: Operating temperature: Operating humidity range: Power supply: Power consumption: Dimensions (WkDkH): Mass:
Power consumption in standby mode: Approx. 2 W (Power Save mode)
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions are approximate.
Conforming to IEC62107 Not provided for Germany. 3 Includes miniSDTM cards. (A miniSDTM adaptor needs to be inserted.) Useable capacity will be less (SD Memory Card).
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Safety precautions

Placement
Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the units service life. Do not place heavy items on the unit.

Foreign matter

Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause electric shock or malfunction. Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause electric shock or malfunction. If this occurs, immediately disconnect the unit from the power supply and contact your dealer. Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit. They contain flammable gases which can ignite if sprayed into the unit.

PANASONIC DMR-T2020 SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications Playable Discs 12cm 4.7GB DVD-RAM, 12cm 9.4GB DVD-RAM 8cm 2.8GB DVD-RAM, 12cm 4.7GB DVD-R (for General Ver.2.0) DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, Video CD, CD-R/RW 12cm 4.7GB DVD-RAM, 12cm 9.4GB DVD-RAM 8cm 2.8GB DVD-RAM, 12cm 4.7GB DVD-R (for General Ver.2.0) MPEG-2 (Hybrid VBR) Dolby Digital (AC-3), 2ch Maximum 360 min. with 4.7GB disc 1 Hour - XP Mode (@ 9.8 Mb/s) 2 Hours - SP Mode (@ 5 Mb/s) 4 Hours - LP Mode (@ 2.5 Mb/s) 6 Hours - EP Mode (@ 1.6 Mb/s) Composite x 2 (RCA x 1), S-Video x 2 Composite x 2 (RCA x 1), S-Video x 2 Composite x 1 (RCA x 3), S-Video x2 RCA pin jack (L&R) x 2 RCA pin jack (L&R) x 2 AC 120 V, 60Hz 35W 430mm (W) x 120mm (H) x 351mm (D) 17" (W) x 4.7" (H) x 13.8" (D) 12.4lbs

Recordable Discs

RECORDING SYSTEM Video Audio Recording Time
VIDEO Input Output AUDIO Input Output Power Supply Power Consumption Dimensions Weight