Panasonic DMR EH59 - Manuals

6 RQT9274 Control reference guide Quick Start Guide Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control. e.g., [For]New]Zealand] 1 Turn the unit on ( > 10) 2 Select drive [HDD, DVD or SD ( [EH69] )] ( > 16, 17, 30) Drive changes each time you press [DRIVE SELECT]. 3 Se...

7 RQT9274 Qu ic k S ta rt Gu id e 1 Standby/on switch ( Í /I) ( > 10) Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power. 2 Disc tray ( > 15) 3 Connection for digital video (DV) camcorder ( > 23) 4 Connection ...

8 RQT9274 STEP 1 Connection ≥ Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. ≥ Refer to “Additional connections” ( > 63) for connection using other terminals and connection with other equipment. ≥ Connect to terminals of the same colour. When the unit i...

9 RQT9274 Qu ic k S ta rt Gu id e Yo u can enjoy high-q u ality pict u re by changing the connection between this u nit and yo u r TV on page 8 as follows. When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital audio and video signal is transmitted. You can enjoy high quality, digital vi...

10 RQT9274 STEP 2 Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings 1 Turn on the television and select the appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit. 2 Press [ Í ] to turn the unit on. When connecting to a television that has the VIERA Link ( > 34), downloading from the televisio...

11 RQT9274 Qu ic k S ta rt Gu id e HDD and disc information ( ≤ : Possible, –: Impossible) § 1 [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] Finalisation needed for playback on other equipment ( > 56). [RAM] can be played back on Panasonic DVD recorders and DVD-RAM compatible DVD players. [-R]DL] , [+R]DL] ...

12 RQT9274 HDD and disc information § Close the session after recording. Play may be impossible on some discs due to the condition of the recording. ≥ The producer of the disc can control how discs are played. So you may not always be able to control play as described in these operating instructions...

13 RQT9274 Qu ic k S ta rt Gu id e USB memory and card information ≥ Despite meeting the conditions mentioned above, there may be USB memories that cannot be used for this unit. ≥ If a Panasonic digital video camera with HDD etc, is connected to this unit’s USB port, you can copy the SD Video record...

14 RQT9274 Regarding DivX ® files, Music files and still pictures (JPEG) Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EH69 model only.DivX WMA/MP3 ≥ If there is a large amount of still picture data etc. within a WMA/ MP3 file, play may not be possible. Still pictures ...

15 RQT9274 Qu ic k S ta rt Gu id e Media handling (Disc/USB memory/SD card) 1 Press [ < OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray. 2 Press [ < OPEN/CLOSE] to close the tray. Automatic drive select function [RAM] [Only for discs with the write-protect tab on the cartridge set to “PROTECT” ( > 54, Cartrid...

16 RQT9274 Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Basic operations Refer to “Advanced playback” ( > 26) for detail information. Preparation ≥ Turn on the television and select the appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit. ≥ Turn on this unit. 1 Press [DRIVE SELEC...

17 RQT9274 B asi c ope ra ti on s Recording television programmes Refer to “Notes for recording” ( > 20) and “Advanced recording” ( > 21) for detail information. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] ≥ [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] To use a new disc, formatting is necessary. Preparation ≥ Turn on t...

18 RQT9274 Timer recordin g usin g G- CODE system [For]New]Zealand] Refer to “Advanced timer recording” ( > 24– 25 ) for detail information. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] ≥ You can enter up to 32 programmes up to a month in advance. (Each daily or weekly programme is counted as one program...

19 RQT9274 B asi c ope ra ti on s Deleting titles [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] (You cannot delete items on finalised discs.) ≥ A title cannot be restored once it is deleted. Make certain before proceeding. ≥ You cannot delete while recording or copying. Preparation ≥ Press [D...

20 RQT9274 Notes for recording Advanced operations ≥ It is not possible to record to both the HDD and the DVD drive simultaneously. When recording a bilingual programme [HDD] [RAM] Both main and secondary audio can be recorded. You can change the audio during playback. ( > 26, Changing audio duri...

21 RQT9274 A d va n ced op e ra ti o n s Advanced recording Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated. (The times provided on this chart are an estimate.) § 1 It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side of a double sided disc t...

22 RQT9274 Advanced recording [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording within the remaining disc space. The recording mode becomes FR mode. ∫ Using “Flexible Rec” is convenient in these kinds of situations. [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] ...

23 RQT9274 A d va n ced op e ra ti o n s Copying from a video cassette recorder e.g., Connecting to the AV3 or DV input terminals on the front Yo u can also connect to the AV4 inp u t terminals on the rear. ≥ Turn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting. If the audio output of the o...

24 RQT9274 Advanced timer recordin g [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] ≥ You can enter up to 32 programmes up to a month in advance. (Each daily or weekly programme is co u nted as one programme.) [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] ≥ To u se a new disc, formatting is necessary. Preparation ≥ Turn on the t...

25 RQT9274 A d va n ced op e ra ti o n s ≥ Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer recording list by pressing [PROG/CHECK]. Press [PROG/CHECK]. ∫ To change a programme Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select the programme and press [OK]. ( > 24, step 3) ∫ To delete a programme Press [ 3 , 4...

26 RQT9274 Advanced playback ≥ Depending on the media, some operations may not be possible. Press [AUDIO]. [HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] and DivX LR > L > R ^---------------} e.g., “L R” is selected [DVD-V] You can change the audio channel number each time you press the button. This allows you t...

27 RQT9274 A d va n ced op e ra ti o n s Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play—DIRECT NAVIGATOR [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] You can quickly find the recorded titles and easily play them. You can also sort the titles or edit the Groups of titles. 1 Press [D...

28 RQT9274 Playing DivX, Music files and still pictures (JPEG) ≥ Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EH69 model only. [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] 1 Insert the disc. 2 If the disc contains different file typese.g., [CD] Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select the item and press [OK]....

29 RQT9274 A d va n ced op e ra ti o n s ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX ® Certified device must be registered in order to play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content. First generate the DivX VOD registration code for your device and submit it during the registration process. [Important: DivX VOD ...

30 RQT9274 Playing DivX, Music files and still pictures (JPEG) Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EH69 model only. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] [SD] ≥ You can play still pictures recorded with a computer onto a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R/CD-RW and USB memo...

31 RQT9274 A d va n ced op e ra ti o n s Useful functions during still picture play Start SlideshowSlideshow Setting You can display still pictures one by one at a constant interval. While the Album View screen is displayed 1 Press [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] to select the album. 2 Press [ 1 ] (PLAY). You can...

32 RQT9274 Playing music Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. 1 Insert a music CD. The menu is automatically displayed. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Play Music” and press [OK]. The unit starts accessing the Gracenote ® Database ( > 50) and searches for the title information. ...

33 RQT9274 A d va n ced op e ra ti o n s Convenient functions By using the FUNCTION MENU window you may access the main functions quickly and easily. If “FUNCTION MENU Display” is set to “On” in the Setup menu, FUNCTION MENU automatically appears when you turn the power on. ( > 60) 1 Press [FUNCT...

34 RQT9274 Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control TM ”) You can enjoy linked operations with the TV and receiver by using “HDAVI Control”. Preparation 1 Connect this u nit to yo u r TV u sing an HDMI cable ( > 9 ) or to yo u r receiver u sing an HDMI cable ( > 64 ). 2 Set “VI...

35 RQT9274 A d va n ced op e ra ti o n s Instructions/notes re g ardin g SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EH69 model only. If you connect this unit to the TV that supports “HDAVI Control 2” or later with an HDMI cable, you can enjoy using more convenient functions. You can operate thi...

36 RQT9274 Editing titles/chapters Editing [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] (You cannot edit finalized discs.) [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] ≥ The maximum number of items on a disc: [HDD] – Titles: 499 – Chapters: Approx. 1000 per title (Depends on the state of recording.) [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›...

37 RQT9274 Ed it ing After performing steps 1–4 ( > 36) § Multiple editing is possible. After performing steps 1–6 ( > 36) § Multiple editing is possible. Title operations Delete § [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Press [ 2 , 1 ] to select “Delete” and press [OK]. ≥ Once de...

38 RQT9274 Creating, editing and playing playlists [HDD] [RAM] ≥ The maximum number of items on a disc: – Playlists: 99 – Chapters in playlists: Approx. 1000 (Depends on the state of recording.) ≥ If you exceed the maximum numbers of items for a disc, all the items entered will not be recorded. [HDD...

39 RQT9274 Ed it ing [HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] (Play only) 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Others” and press [OK]. 3 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Playlists” and press [OK]. 4 Press [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] to select the playlist. To start play @ Press [OK]. To edit @ Step 5. ≥...

40 RQT9274 Editing still pictures and music ≥ Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EH69 model only. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] (JPEG) [SD] ≥ You can edit pictures and albums. ≥ You cannot edit still pictures recorded on DVD-R DL, CD-R/CD- RW and USB memory. ≥ You cannot...

41 RQT9274 Ed it ing ≥ Timer recordings do not start when performing “Change Date”, “Copy to DVD”, “Copy to HDD”, “Add Pictures” or “Create Album”. [HDD] Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD drive. 1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. When “MUSIC” is not selected, press the “Yellow” button to s...

42 RQT9274 Entering text ≥ Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EH69 model only. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [SD] You can give names to recorded titles, etc. The maximum number of characters: § Title name for timer recording ≥ If a nam...

43 RQT9274 C opy in g Copying titles or playlists Copying Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EH69 model only. § 1 To high speed copy titles (or playlists created from those titles), set “Rec for High Speed Copy” to “On” before recording to the HDD (The defau...

44 RQT9274 Copying titles or playlists When copying a title with main and secondary audio ≥ Select the audio type for recording bilingual broadcast from “Bilingual Audio Selection” ( > 59) when: – Copying to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW. – When “Audio Mode for X...

45 RQT9274 C opy in g [HDD] ,-. [RAM] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] > [HDD] [HDD] > [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [SD] > [HDD] [RAM] You can order titles and playlists as desired for copy to disc. See also “Before copying” ( > 44). 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to selec...

46 RQT9274 Copying titles or playlists COPY Navigator/Copying list indicators ∫ To edit the copying list Select the item in step 6– 5 ( > 45) 1 Press [OPTION]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select the operation and press [OK]. Delete All: Delete all items registered on the copying list. Press [ 2 , 1 ] to...

47 RQT9274 C opy in g 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. ≥ The screen on the right is recorded at the beginning. ≥ The content is rec...

48 RQT9274 Copying still pictures Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EH69 model only ≥ SDHC Memory Cards used for recording with this unit can only be used with other SDHC Memory Card-compatible equipment. SDHC Memory Cards cannot be used with equipment that...

49 RQT9274 C opy in g Add: Add new items to the copying list. 1 Press [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] to select the still picture or folder and press [ ; ]. A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step until you select all necessary items. ≥ Press [ ; ] again to cancel. 2 Press [OK]. Delete: Delete the selected it...

50 RQT9274 Copying music to HDD You can store the following formats of music data in this unit’s HDD. Music CD (CD-DA) When copying music CDs, this unit makes access to the internal Gracenote ® Database to obtain title information. The album name, track name and artist name are assigned automaticall...

51 RQT9274 C opy in g ∫ 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 “Track / Folder” and press [OK]. 3 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Folder” and press [OK]. 4 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “New item” and press [OK]. 5 Press ...

52 RQT9274 Using on-screen menus/Status message Setting menus 1 Press [DISPLAY]. ≥ Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and disc contents, there are some items that you cannot select or change. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select the menu and press [ 1 ]. 3 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to sele...

53 RQT9274 Se tti n g m en u s 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. § Only when you have set “Progressive” to “On” in the Setup menu ( > 60). Press [STATUS]. The displa...

54 RQT9274 HDD, disc and card management Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EH69 model only. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] [SD] Preparation ≥ Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the drive. 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 ...

55 RQT9274 Se tti n g m en u s [HDD] [RAM] Preparation ≥ Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive. ≥ [RAM] Release protection ( > 54, Setting the protection). After performing steps 1–3 ( > 54, Common procedures) 1 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Delete all titles” and press [OK]. 2 Pres...

57 RQT9274 Se tti n g m en u s Changing the unit’s settings You can change the unit’s settings using Setup menu. ≥ The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Others” and press [OK]. 3 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to selec...

58 RQT9274 Changing the unit’s settings Auto-Setup Restart Download from TV You can restart auto channel setting if the setup ( > 10) fails for some reason.Select “Download from TV” when you connect the unit to a VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 3 or later) compatible TV with a HDMI cable. (Programme po...

59 RQT9274 Se tti n g m en u s (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) § Refer to the operating instructions for connected devices to verify whether or not they can decode each of the audio formats. (All fa...

60 RQT9274 Changing the unit’s settings (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) Depending on the connected equipment, some items may be shaded in grey on the display and cannot be selected, or you may not be able to change the settings. Screen Saver [On] When this unit is ...

61 RQT9274 Se tti n g m en u s (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) § 1 The timer recording programmes are also cancelled. § 2 Recordings on the HDD will not be deleted. § 3 Only for New Zealand Others Remote Control Change the remote control code on the main unit and t...

62 RQT9274 Other Settings You can configure the remote control TV operation buttons to turn the television on/off, change the television input mode, select the television channel and change the television volume. 1 Point the remote control at the television While pressing [ Í TV], enter the code wit...

63 RQT9274 Re fe re n c e Additional connections Reference The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid pict u re than the VIDEO OUT terminal. (Act u al res u lts depend on the television.) ≥ Connect to terminals of the same colour. ≥ Supplied Audio/Video cable can also be used as an alternative f...

64 RQT9274 Additional connections ≥ To enjoy multi-channel surround sound DVD-Video, connect an amplifier with Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG decoders. “Digital Audio Output” in the Setup menu ( > 59) ≥ When this unit is connected to an amplifier with an optical digital audio cable and connected to ...

65 RQT9274 Re fe re n c e Connect to terminals of the same colour. Connecting a television and VCR RF RFI N I N RF RFOUT OUT A V 2 (EXT ) A V 1 (T V ) OPTICAL DIGI DIGITAL AL AUDIO OU UDIO OUT (PCM/BITSTREAM) (PCM/BITSTREAM) COMPO N E N T COMPO N E N T V IDEO OUT V IDEO OUT S- V IDEO V IDEO R-AUDIO-...

66 RQT9274 Frequently asked questions Refer to the following items if you have any doubts about unit operations. What equipment is necessary to play multi channel surround sound? ¾ You cannot playback multi-channel sound on this unit without other equipment. You must connect this unit with an HDMI c...

67 RQT9274 Re fe re n c e What can or cannot be done using the USB port on this unit? ¾ You can play DivX, WMA, MP3 or still picture (JPEG) files on a USB memory. ( > 28) ¾ You can copy still pictures (JPEG) files on a USB memory to the HDD or DVD-RAM. ( > 49) ¾ You can copy WMA or MP3 files o...

68 RQT9274 Messages Language code list Enter the code with the numbered buttons. On the television Authorisation Error. ≥ You are trying to play the DivX VOD content that was purchased with a different registration code. You cannot play the content on this unit. (DivX) ( > 28) Cannot finish recor...

69 RQT9274 Re fe re n c e The following messages or service numbers appear on the unit’s display when something unusual is detected during startup and use. § The message are alternately displayed. On the unit’s display DVD  (“ ∑ ” stands for a number.) ≥ The remote control and main unit are using d...

70 RQT9274 Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions. No power. The unit does not turn on pressing [ Í ]. ¾ ...

71 RQT9274 Re fe re n c e Troubleshooting guide There is a lot of after-image when playing video. ¾ Set “Playback NR” in the Picture menu to “Off”. ( > 53) When playing DVD-Video using progressive output, one part of the picture momentarily appears to be doubled up. ¾ Set “Progressive” in the Pic...

72 RQT9274 Startup is slow. ¾ Set “Power Save” to “Off” in the Setup menu. ( > 61) If connected with an HDAVI Control 4 compatible TV (VIERA) with the “Standby Power Save” setting activated on the TV, even with “Power Save” set to “Off”, when the TV is in Standby mode, the unit may take some time...

73 RQT9274 Re fe re n c e Audio and video momentarily pause. ¾ This occurs between playlist chapters. ¾ This occurs between chapters and with partially deleted titles on finalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW that have been copied using the high speed mode. ¾ This oc...

75 RQT9274 Re fe re n c e Safety precautions Set the u nit u p on an even s u rface away from direct s u nlight, high temperat u res, high h u midity, and excessive vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the u nit’s service life. Do not place heav...

76 RQT9274 Specifications Recording system DVD-RAM : DVD Video Recording format DVD-R : DVD-Video format DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) : DVD-Video format DVD-RW : DVD-Video format +R +R DL (Double Layer) +RW Recordable discs DVD-RAM: 2X SPEED (Ver. 2.0), 2-3X SPEED (Ver. 2.1), 2-5X SPEED (Ver. 2.2) DVD-R: 1...

77 RQT9274 Re fe re n c e SD Card ( [EH69] ) Slot: SD Memory Card slot: 1 pc Compatible media: SD Memory Card § 3 , SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard Format: FAT12, FAT16 § 4 (In case of SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard) FAT32 § 4 (In case of SDHC Memory Card) Still picture (JPEG) Image file format: JPE...

78 RQT9274 Glossary Bitstream This is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel) before it is decoded into its various channels. CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) CPRM is technology used to protect broadcasts that are allowed to be recorded only once. Such broadcas...

Index Adjust the audio quality (Sound menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Adjust the picture quality (Picture menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Album (Music) Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...