Panasonic DMR-EH575 - Manual

5 RQT8881 (continued) § 1 The amount of the recordable disc space doesn’t increase even if the programme is deleted when you use one time recording disc. § 2 [RAM] Can be played on Panasonic DVD Recorders and DVD-RAM compatible DVD players. If you play a DVD-R DL, +R DL or +RW, use compatible equipm...

6 RQT8881 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 instruction...

7 RQT8881 When you use the discs recorded either PAL or NTSC, or playback a title recorded on HDD using PAL or NTSC, refer to this table.( ≤ : Possible to view, – : Impossible to view) § 1 Select “NTSC” in “TV System” ( ➡ 68). § 2 If your television is not equipped to handle PAL 525/60 signals the p...

8 RQT8881 Important notes for recording ≥ It is not possible to record to both HDD (Hard Disk Drive) and 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. ( ➡ 38, Changing audio during p...

9 RQT8881 HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care The HDD is a high precision recording instrument and because of its long recording capability and high speed operation it is a very special device that is easily susceptible to damage.As a basic rule, save important content to a disc as backup. ∫ The HDD...

10 RQT8881 Disc handling ∫ How to hold a disc Do not touch the recorded surface. ∫ Concerning non-cartridge discs Be careful about scratches and dirt. ∫ If there is dirt or condensation on the disc Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry. ∫ Handling precautions ≥ Do not attach labels or stickers to...

11 RQT8881 Included accessories ∫ 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. ≥ Do not use rechargeable type batteries. ≥ Do not mix old and new batteries. ≥ Do not use different types at the same time. ≥ D...

12 RQT8881 Control reference guide Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control. 1 Turn the unit on ( ➡ 20) 2 Select drive (HDD or DVD) ( ➡ 26, 36) Drive changes each time you press [DRIVE SELECT]. 3 Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter numbers 4 Delete items...

13 RQT8881 1 Standby/on switch ( Í /I) ( ➡ 20) 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 ( ➡ 26, 36) 3 Connection for digital video (DV) camcorder ( ➡ 56) 4 Connection for VCR, camcorder etc. ( ➡ ...

14 RQT8881 STEP 1 Connection ≥ Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. ≥ Select the connection pattern that matches your environment from pattern A–D. Confirm connections not listed below with your dealer. Make sure to use the pair of supplied RF co...

15 RQT8881 C Connecting a television and digital/satellite receiver or decoder D Connecting a television and VCR, digital/satellite receiver or decoder [Required]setting] “AV2 Input” and “AV2 Connection” settings in the Setup menu ( ➡ 66) Connect the unit directly to the television ( ➡ 14, [B] ) RF ...

16 RQT8881 STEP 1 Connection § Leave “Yellow” unconnected. The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the television.) The S VIDEO terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO terminal. (Actual results depend on the televisi...

17 RQT8881 HDMI is the next-generation interface for digital devices. When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital audio and video signal is transmitted. You can enjoy high quality, digital video and audio with just one cord. When connecting to an HDMI-compatible HDTV (High Def...

18 RQT8881 Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control TM ”/Q Link) You can enjoy linked operations with the TV and receiver by using “HDAVI Control” or Q Link. Preparation 1. Connect this unit to your TV or receiver with an HDMI cable ( ➡ 17). 2. Set “VIERA Link” to “On” ( ➡ 65). (The ...

19 RQT8881 If you connect this unit to the TV that has “HDAVI Control 2” function with an HDMI cable, you can enjoy using more convenient functions.You can operate this unit using the following buttons on the TV remote control.[ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ], [OK], [RETURN], [EXIT], [OPTION] and the coloured butt...

20 RQT8881 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 DVD] to turn the unit on. When connecting to a television that has the Q Link functions ( ➡ 18), downloading from the tel...

21 RQT8881 GUIDE Plus+ system settings 1 Press [GUIDE]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] or the numbered buttons to enter the Postal Code of your location and press [OK]. It may take up to 2 hours to set up the GUIDE Plus+ system. ≥ If you want to set up the GUIDE Plus+ system Press [ 2 , 1 ] to select “Yes” and p...

22 RQT8881 GUIDE Plus+ system settings Refer to the control reference on page 20. The GUIDE Plus+ data is transmitted from the Host Channel (the television station transmitting the television programme list) several times a day. Data will be transmitted at 2:50 AM every day.It takes approximately 2 ...

23 RQT8881 You can change the basic settings for your GUIDE Plus+ list. 1 Press [GUIDE]. 2 Press [OPTION]. 3 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Setup” and press [OK]. 4 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select an item and press [OK]. [Note] ≥ Existing information can be lost by changing the Postal Code or Host Channel. ≥ ...

24 RQT8881 Set up to match your television and remote control You can enjoy progressive video by connecting this unit’s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals to an LCD/plasma television or LCD projector compatible with progressive scan ( ➡ 81). 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to sel...

26 RQT8881 Recording television programmes See also “Important notes for recording” ( ➡ 8). Depending on the type of disc used for recording or the type of broadcast, there may be restrictions on the title you are trying to record. ≥ [RAM] It is not possible to record continuously from one side of a...

27 RQT8881 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 to the other. § 2 When “Recording time in EP mode” ...

28 RQT8881 Recording television programmes [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] During recording Press [ ¥ REC] on the main unit to select the recording time. ≥ You can specify up to 4 hours later. ≥ The unit display changes as shown below. ≥ This does not work during timer recordings ( ➡ 30) or whi...

29 RQT8881 [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] [+RW] ≥ When the am...

30 RQT8881 Timer recording See also “Important notes for recording” ( ➡ 8). Depending on the type of disc used for recording or the type of broadcast, there may be restrictions on the title you are trying to record. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] ≥ You can enter up to 32 programmes up to a mon...

31 RQT8881 Press [GUIDE] to switch between Landscape view and Portrait view. The Programme Type function lets you display a GUIDE Plus+ list sorted by main category (e.g. Movies, Sport). Each main category will contain individual sub categories. The GUIDE Plus+ list for the selected main category on...

32 RQT8881 Timer recording Refer to the control reference on page 30. Entering S HOW V IEW numbers is an easy way of timer recording. You can find these numbers in TV listings in newspapers or magazines. 1 Press [ShowView]. 2 Press the numbered buttons to enter the S HOW V IEW number. Press [ 2 ] to...

33 RQT8881 1 While the unit is on Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive and press [ ∫ ]. 2 Press [ 2 , 1 ] to select “Stop Recording” and press [OK]. If you stop a timer recording, it will be cancelled. However, if you have set a weekly or daily timer recording, the recording will start...

34 RQT8881 Timer recording Refer to the control reference on page 30. When the recording drive is “ DVD ” and there is not enough remaining space, recording automatically switches to the “ HDD ”. If there is no disc in the tray or the disc cannot be recorded on or when timer recording starts while c...

35 RQT8881 Recording broadcasts from external equipment [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] To make a timer recording with your television, connect to a television with a Q Link function ( ➡ 18) that you can use for setting timer recordings using a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable ( ➡ 14). 1 Make tim...

36 RQT8881 Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Preparation ≥ Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. ≥ Turn on this unit. 1 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive. The HDD or DVD indicator lights up on the u...

37 RQT8881 ∫ When a menu screen appears on the television [DVD-V] Press [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] to select the item and press [OK]. Some items can also be selected using the numbered buttons.If “ENTER” appears on the screen, press [OK]. [VCD] Press the numbered buttons to select the item. ≥ To return to th...

38 RQT8881 Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Refer to the control reference on page 36. (continued) Press [AUDIO]. [HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] and DivX LR > L > R ^---------------} [DVD-V] You can change the audio channel number each time you press the button. This allows...

39 RQT8881 Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG) DivX MP3 ≥ If there is a large amount of still picture data etc. within a MP3 file, play may not be possible. Still pictures (JPEG § 2 ) § 1 Total number of recognizable file including MP3, JPEG, DivX and other types of files is 4000...

40 RQT8881 Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG) [-R] [CD] You can play DVD-R and CD-R/CD-RW discs which contain MP3 files, DivX video contents or still pictures that have been recorded on a computer. The screen shown below is displayed when you insert a disc containing DivX video ...

41 RQT8881 DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright protection. In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit, you first need to register the unit.Follow the on line instructions for purchasing DivX VOD content to enter the unit’s registration code and register the unit. For mo...

42 RQT8881 Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG) Refer to the control reference on page 40. [-R] [CD] You can play DVD-R and CD-R/CD-RW discs which contain MP3 files that have been recorded on a computer. Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. 1 Press [DIRECT NAV...

43 RQT8881 ∫ To select the still pictures in another folder 1 While the Picture (JPEG) View screen is displayed Press [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] to select “Folder” and press [OK]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select the folder and press [OK]. Useful functions during still picture play Start Slide Show Slide Interval...

44 RQT8881 Using on-screen menus/Status message 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 select the item an...

45 RQT8881 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 ( ➡ 24). Press [STATUS]. The display changes each time you ...

46 RQT8881 Editing titles/chapters [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] (You cannot edit finalised discs.) ≥ The maximum number of items on a disc: [HDD] –Titles: 500 –Chapters: Approx. 1000 per title (Depends on the state of recording.) [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R...

47 RQT8881 After performing steps 1–4 ( ➡ 46) § Multiple editing is possible. After performing steps 1–6 ( ➡ 46) § 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 deleted, the recor...

48 RQT8881 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] ...

49 RQT8881 [HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] (Play only) 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “To 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. ≥ To sho...

50 RQT8881 Delete Navigator [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] (You cannot delete items on finalised discs.) Still pictures cannot be deleted. ≥ A title cannot be restored once it is deleted. Make certain before proceeding. ≥ You cannot delete while recording or copying. Preparatio...

51 RQT8881 Copying titles or playlists § 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 default setting is “On”. ➡ 63). However in the following cases, copying to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format),...

52 RQT8881 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” ( ➡ 64) when: –Copying to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW. –When “Audio Mode for XP Rec...

54 RQT8881 Copying titles or playlists (Continued) Refer to the control reference on page 52. COPY Navigator/Copying list indicators ∫ To edit the copying list Select the item in step 6– 4 ( ➡ 53, right column) 1 Press [OPTION].2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select the operation and press [OK]. Delete All: De...

55 RQT8881 [DVD-V] > [HDD] You can copy the content of finalised 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 co...

56 RQT8881 Copying from a video cassette recorder e.g., Connecting to the AV3 or DV input terminals on the front ≥ Turn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting. If the audio output of the other equipment is monaural Connect to L/MONO on the AV3 input terminals at the front. § The S ...

57 RQT8881 Entering text [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] You can give names to recorded titles, etc. The maximum number of characters: § Title name for timer recording [Note] If a name is long, parts of it may not be shown in some screens. 1 Show Enter Name screen. 2 Press [ 3 ,...

58 RQT8881 HDD and disc management [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “To Others” and press [OK]. 3 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “HDD Management” or “DVD Management” and press [OK]. e.g., [RAM] ≥ When HDD has...

60 RQT8881 HDD and disc management Refer to the control reference on page 58. [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] You can select the background that will be displayed as the DVD-Video top menu after finalising. Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. After performing steps 1–3...

61 RQT8881 FUNCTION MENU window By using the FUNCTION MENU window you may access the main functions quickly and easily. 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Functions displayed depend on the selected drive or type of disc. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select an item and press [OK]. ≥ If you select “To Others” and press...

62 RQT8881 Changing the unit’s settings 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “To Others” and press [OK]. 3 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Setup” and press [OK]. 4 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select the tab and press [ 1 ]. 5 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select the menu and press [OK]. 6 Press...

63 RQT8881 The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. (continued on the next page) Summary of settings Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) Tuning Manual Tuning ( ➡ 67) Auto-Setup Restart ( ➡ 68) Download from TV ( ➡ 68) Disc Settings for Playback ≥ ...

64 RQT8881 Changing the unit’s settings (continued) Refer to the control reference on page 62. Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) Picture Comb Filter Select the picture sharpness when recording.The setting is fixed with “On” if you set “TV System” to “NTSC” ( ➡ 68). ≥ On:...

67 RQT8881 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “To Others” and press [OK]. 3 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Setup” and press [OK]. 4 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Tuning” and press [ 1 ]. You can add or delete channels, or change programme positions. 5 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to sele...

68 RQT8881 Changing the unit’s settings Refer to the control reference on page 62. You can restart auto channel setting if set up ( ➡ 20) fails for some reason. After performing steps 1–4 ( ➡ 67) 5 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Auto-Setup Restart” or “Download from TV” and press [OK]. The confirmation ...

69 RQT8881 ≥ In the case of a power failure, the clock setting remains in memory for approximately 60 minutes. 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “To Others” and press [OK]. 3 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Setup” and press [OK]. 4 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Others” and p...

70 RQT8881 Messages On the television Page 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) 40, 41 Cannot finish recording completely. ≥ The programme was copy-protected. ≥ The H...

71 RQT8881 On the unit’s display The following messages or service numbers appear on the unit’s display when something unusual is detected during startup and use. Page § The message are alternately displayed. DVD  (“ ∑ ” stands for a number.) ≥ The remote control and main unit are using different c...

72 RQT8881 Frequently asked questions Refer to the following items if you have any doubts about unit operations. Set up Page Disc Recording What equipment is necessary to play multi channel surround sound? ≥ You cannot playback multi-channel sound on this unit without other equipment. You must conne...

73 RQT8881 GUIDE Plus+ Page Why is the GUIDE Plus+ system only available after approx. 2 hours? ≥ The data rate, at which GUIDE Plus+ is sent, is limited. Depending on the country, signal quality and number of channels received, the time until the GUIDE Plus+ system is ready can vary. — How often is...

74 RQT8881 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. The following do not indicate a problem with this unit...

75 RQT8881 TV screen and video (continued) Page Sound Titles recorded with 16:9 aspect are stretched vertically. ≥ 16:9 aspect programmes are recorded in 4:3 aspect in the following cases. – [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] If you recorded or copied using “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” recording m...

76 RQT8881 Troubleshooting guide Operation Page Cannot operate the television.The remote control doesn’t work. ≥ 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 ...

79 RQT8881 Still pictures Page GUIDE Plus+ VIERA Link To reset this unit Cannot display Direct Navigator screen. ≥ This screen cannot be displayed during recording or copy or while the unit is standing by for linked timer recording with external equipment. — The GUIDE Plus+ System does not receive a...

80 RQT8881 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...

81 RQT8881 JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) This is a system used for compressing/decoding colour still pictures. If you select JPEG as the storage system on digital cameras, etc., the data will be compressed to 1/10–1/100 of its original size. The benefit of JPEG is less deterioration in pic...

82 RQT8881 Specifications Recording system Recordable discs DVD-RAM: 2X SPEED (Ver. 2.0), 2-3X SPEED (Ver. 2.1), 2-5X SPEED (Ver. 2.2) DVD-R: 1X SPEED (Ver. 2.0), 1-4X SPEED (Ver. 2.0), 1-8X SPEED (Ver. 2.0), 1-16X SPEED (Ver. 2.1) DVD-R DL: 2-4X SPEED (Ver. 3.0), 2-8X SPEED (Ver. 3.0) DVD-RW: 1X SP...

83 RQT8881 Safety precautions 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 unit’s service life. Do not place heavy items on the unit. Do no...

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