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DVD Video Recorder
Operating Instructions
Model No. DMR-E50
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
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Contents Contents ...................................................................................... 2 Disc Protection ............................................................................38 Releasing disc protection ............................................................ 38 Control reference guide ............................................................. 4 Erase all programmes................................................................. 39 Remote control ......
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AV3 Keep this page open as you read through the Operating Instructions. Refer to it for the control and component names and numbers which appear in the text. The illustration shows DMR-E50EB for the United Kingdom. 1 J B@N< OPEN/CLOSE OPEN/CLOSE CH CH REC MODE REC ERASE TIMER REC EXT LINK L/MONO AUDIO IN TIME SLIP TIME SLIP /a1.3 I7E DVD/TV DVD TV DVD TV Í Í REC VIDEO Plus+ AV DIRECT TV REC 12 3 CH 4 6 5 VOLUME 78 9 CANCEL 0 -/- - SKIP SLOW/SEARCH Hold both sides of the remote contro
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Control reference guide Remote control Main unit Page Page (1) DVD on/off button (Í, DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 (37)Remote control signal sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 ≥To switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In (38)Disc tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 the standby mode, the unit is still connected to the mains. (39)Disc tray open/close button (<, OPEN/CLOSE) . . . . . . 2
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Control reference guide (continued) The unit’s display Rotating (REC): recording Rotating (REC, PLAY): Rotating (PLAY): playing Stopped (REC): recording paused recording and playing simultaneously or Stopped (PLAY): play paused Time Slip is in progress Stopped (STOP): Stopped (STOP): play stopped with the resume function play stopped without the resume function (1) (2) (5) (6) (3) (4) (7) (8) (1) Recording indicator (REC) (6) External link display (page 28) On: On: while recording when
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OUT AV4 IN Warning and Important Information Notes on these instructions CAUTION! These operating instructions describe operations mainly using the THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. remote control. If the name of the button is the same, the operation USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR described can also be performed with the main unit. PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS The contents of the screens used in these instructions may not RADI
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Dear Customer Checking the Accessories May we take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Check that you have the accessories shown Panasonic DVD Video Recorder. Tick off as you We would particularly advise that you carefully study the Operating unpack the Instructions before attempting to operate the unit and that you note accessories. the listed precautions. ∏AC Mains lead ∏Audio/Video Cable Caution for AC Mains Lead RJA0053-3X K2KA6CA00001 For your safety please read
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The remote control Batteries Use ≥Insert so the poles ( - and +) match those in the remote control. Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m ≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries. directly in front of the unit. ≥Keep the transmission window and the unit’s sensor free from dust. ≥Operation can be affected by strong light sources, such as direct R6, AA, UM-3 sunlight, and the glass doors on cabinets. (1) (2) 20 20 30 30 Do not; ≥mix old and new batteries. DVD
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The remote control (continued) Television operation Operation: Button You can control televisions by changing the remote control code. On and off: [TV, Í] (14) Preparation Video input mode: [AV] (3) ≥Turn on the television. Channels: [W, X, CH] (18) ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “TV”. Volume: [i, j, VOLUME] (19) Numeric: [0-9, -/--] (4) 1 Refer to the chart below for the code for your television. ªThe 3 methods for switching to the AV input on your 2 Press and hold [TV, Í] (14) and enter
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Discs ≥This unit cannot record to discs containing both PAL and NTSC Discs you can use signals. Play of discs recorded with both PAL and NTSC on The features you can use with the different types of discs are another unit is not guaranteed. indicated as follows. [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] [MP3] Play-only discs Discs you can play-only and their logos DVD-RAM Video DVD-Video CDs Disc Indication used Audio MP3 DVD-R Logo Video system type in instructions CDs discs For your refere
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Discs (continued) Discs that cannot be played Audio format logos ≥DVD-Video with a region number other than the number for this Dolby Digital (pages 54 and 70) unit or “All” This unit can play Dolby Digital in stereo ≥Some DVD-R (2 channels). Connect an amplifier with a built-in ≥DVD-RAM (2.6 GB/5.2 GB) Dolby Digital decoder to enjoy surround sound. ≥DVD-ROM DTS Digital Surround (pages 54 and 70) ≥DVD-RW Connect this unit to equipment that has a DTS ≥DVD-Audio decoder to enjoy DVDs
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OUT AV4 IN OUT AV4 IN OUT AV4 IN OUT AV4 IN OUT AV4 IN Connections (with Scart leads) Follow the step-by-step guide below. RF Input socket RF Output socket Aerial AV1 (TV) 21-pin Scart socket (not supplied) AV2 (DECODER/EXT) 21-pin Scart socket TV [with or without Q link function] (not supplied) 1 RF IN R - AUDIO - L VIDEO S-VIDEO Aerial Input AV1 (TV) OPTICAL AC Input socket socket RF OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AV2 (DECODER/EXT) (PCM/BIT STREAM) R - AUDIO - L VIDEO S-VIDEO 2 RF lead (s
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OUT AV4 IN OUT AV4 IN OUT AV4 IN Connections (without Scart leads) If you do not have any scart leads and your TV is not Q Link type, you can connect your DVD Recorder to a TV and Satellite Receiver using RF leads. Using this connection method may however be difficult to obtain a clear picture from the Satellite Receiver. For this reason it is not recommended for inexperienced users. (See preferred connection on page 12.) Aerial Input socket Satellite Receiver (not supplied) Aerial 1
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OUT AV4 IN Connections (with S-Video cable) Connections and preparations for a TV with S-Video socket. The conventional video sockets of DVD Recorder’s output (input) a combination of the luminance signal (Y) and colour signal (C) which are recorded on the disc. The S (Separate)-Video socket allows separate transmission of signals in order to obtain clearer pictures. The connection with S-Video Cable can also be used for playback of any disc. The “S” in the “S-Video socket” stands for
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Recording from Set Top Boxes (STB) or other Satellite Receivers (SAT) ªRecording video signal by “Sky personal Planner” and “External Link 1” Functions To record programmes from satellite receiver using “Sky Personal Planner” function together with the “External Link1” function of this DVD Recorder: ≥Make connections as shown. ≥Change the settings in the SETUP menu as follows (page 61). TV - “AV2 Input” set to “Video” - “AV2 Connection” set to “Ext Link 1” - “AV1 Output” set to “RGB”
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Auto Setup (with Q Link Functions) If you do not have a Q Link TV, ignore this page and go to page 17. The Preset Download function can automatically copy the tuning position of all available TV stations into the DVD Recorder’s memory when you connect the DVD Recorder using a fully-wired 21-pin Scart lead to a TV equipped with the Q Link function. To Set Up this DVD Recorder with a brand-new Q Link TV Perform the following operation steps exactly as described to ensure that the Preset
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Auto Setup (with Q Link Functions) (continued) To Set Up this DVD Recorder with an existing Q Link TV 1 Switch the TV on. 2 Select the AV input on your TV. 3 Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”. 4 Press [Í] (1) to switch the DVD Recorder on. Downloading of the setup data starts automatically. Download Pos 4 Download in progress, please wait. RETURN : to abort RETURN 5 To set up the Owner ID, repeat the steps 3-8 on the previous page. Owner ID PIN number ¢¢¢¢ Name ¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢ Hou
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Auto Setup (without Q Link Functions) (continued) Video Plus+ Codes for Satellite Receivers/Cable TV Removing Interference For the United Kingdom: TV screen This unit is not designed to control (switch on or change channel) your satellite receiver or Cable TV box, however, it can be taught to recognise Video Plus+ Codes for Satellite stations. The Satellite receiver or Cable TV box must be switched on and the correct station selected. Some receivers have their own timer facility f
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Selecting TV screen type The aspect ratio is factory set to 4:3 for a regular television. You do not have to change this setting if you have a regular 4:3 aspect television. Preparation ≥Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”. 1 Press [DVD, Í] (1) to turn this unit on. 2 Press [FUNCTIONS] (11) to show the FUNCTIONS window. 3 Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “SETUP” and press [ENTER] (10). DVD-RA
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Playing discs [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] [MP3] When a menu screen appears on the television [DVD-V] [VCD] Preparation Operate menus with the following operations. Actual operations Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”. depend on the disc. 1 Press [DVD, Í] (1) to turn the unit on. Press the numeric buttons (4) to select an item, or move 2 Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] (39) to open the tray and [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select an item and press [ENTER] (10). ≥You can return to menus after you sta
