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EH575.book Page 1 Tuesday, January 30, 2007 10:30 AM
Operating Instructions
DVD Recorder
Model No. DMR-EH575
The illustrations in these Operating Instructions show images of the silver model of
this unit.
Region number supported by
this unit
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:
2
3
2 ALL
5
Web Site: http://www.pa
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EH575.book Page 2 Tuesday, January 30, 2007 10:30 AM 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. 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 WI
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EH575.book Page 3 Tuesday, January 30, 2007 10:30 AM Table of contents Getting started Editing HDD and disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Editing titles/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Important notes for recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Title operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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EH575.book Page 4 Tuesday, January 30, 2007 10:30 AM HDD and disc information HDD and discs you can use for recording and play DVD-RAM Hard disk drive (HDD) ≥4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm Disc type ≥ 160 GB ≥2.8 GB, 8 cm Logo – Indicated in these [HDD] [RAM] instructions by DVD Video Recording format This is a recording method which allows you to record and edit television broadcasts and so on. Recording format ≥You can delete unwanted parts of a title, create playlists, etc. ≥The broadcasts that all
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EH575.book Page 5 Tuesday, January 30, 2007 10:30 AM HDD and discs you can use for recording and play (continued) +R DL §5 +R (double layer on single side) Disc type +RW ≥You cannot directly record to a ≥4.7 GB, 12 cm +R DL disc on this unit (➡ 8) Logo –– – [+R] before finalisation [+R]DL] before finalisation Indicated in these [+RW] instructions by [DVD-V] after finalisation [DVD-V] after finalisation +VR (+R/+RW Video Recording) format This is a method for recording moving pictures to +R
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EH575.book Page 6 Tuesday, January 30, 2007 10:30 AM HDD and disc information Play-only discs (12 cm/8 cm) Disc type DVD-Video DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format) Logo Indicated in these [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] instructions by Instructions High quality movie and music discs DVD-RW recorded on another DVD Recorder ≥You can play programmes that allow “One time only recording” if they have been recorded to a CPRM compatible disc. ≥By formatting (➡ 59) the disc, you can record to it in DVD-Video form
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EH575.book Page 7 Tuesday, January 30, 2007 10:30 AM Types of disc or title recorded on HDD for the type of connected TV 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) Disc/Titles TV type Yes/No recorded on HDD PAL ≤ Multi-system TV NTSC ≤ PAL – NTSC TV §1 NTSC ≤ PAL ≤ PAL TV §2 NTSC ≤ (PAL60) §1 Select “NTSC” in “TV System” (➡ 68). §2 If your television is not equi
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DC N I 9 V EH575.book Page 8 Tuesday, January 30, 2007 10:30 AM Important notes for recording [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] When recording a Both main and secondary audio can be recorded. Select the main or secondary audio before bilingual programme You can change the audio during playback. recording (➡ 38, Changing audio during play) (➡ 64, Bilingual Audio Selection) However in the following cases, select whether to M1 record the main or secondary audio: Hello –Recording sound in L
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EH575.book Page 9 Tuesday, January 30, 2007 10:30 AM 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 is a device that is not built to withstand vibration/shock or dust Depending on the setup environment and handling of the HDD some content may become d
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EH575.book Page 10 Tuesday, January 30, 2007 10:30 AM Disc handling ∫ How to hold a disc ∫ Handling precautions Do not touch the recorded surface. ≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause disc warping and un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.) DO DO NOT ≥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 preven
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EH575.book Page 11 Tuesday, January 30, 2007 10:30 AM Included accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. (Product numbers correct as of February 2007. These may be subject to change.) ∏ ∏∏ ∏ ∏ (N2QAYB000124) 1 Remote control 1 AC mains lead 2 RF coaxial cables 2 Batteries 1 Audio/video ≥For use with this unit only. Do for remote control cable not use it with other equipment. Also, do not use cords for other equipment with this unit. The remote control information ∫ Ba
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U N E M N O I T C N U F E D N I EH575.book Page 12 Tuesday, January 30, 2007 10:30 AM Control reference guide Remote control 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 (➡ 50) DVD TV 5 Basic operations for recording and play 1 Í 6 Show programme information in the GUIDE Plus
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EH575.book Page 13 Tuesday, January 30, 2007 10:30 AM Main unit 1 2 3 4 5 REC OPEN/CLOSE 6 7 8 9 : ; Opening the front panel REC Place your finger on the protruding section below the 4 and press down to flip open the front panel. 1 Standby/on switch (Í/I) (➡ 20) 7 Stop (➡ 26, 37) Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In 8 Start play (➡ 36) standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of 9 Start recording (➡ 26)/Specify a time to stop recording (➡ 28) po
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EH575.book Page 14 Tuesday, January 30, 2007 10:30 AM STEP 1 Connection Make sure to use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cables Use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cables only when you make connections to the unit through its RF IN and RF OUT terminals. Striping may appear and disrupt images on the TV if you use different cables for connection. Using a 21-pin Scart cable ≥You can use a variety of Q Link functions by connecting the unit to a Q Link compatible television (➡ 18). ≥You can enjoy
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EH575.book Page 15 Tuesday, January 30, 2007 10:30 AM Connecting a television and digital/satellite receiver or decoder C To the aerial Television’s rear panel To household mains socket Aerial VHF/UHF (AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz) AV RF IN cable Connecting a terminal other than the 21-pin Scart terminal (➡ 16, 17) AC mains lead RF coaxial cable (included) (included) 3 Connect only after all other 1 2 2 connections are complete. Fully wired 21-pin 5 Scart cable Cooling fan RF RF Y IN IN PB AV1
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EH575.book Page 16 Tuesday, January 30, 2007 10:30 AM STEP 1 Connection Other connections § Leave “Yellow” unconnected. Connecting a television with AUDIO/VIDEO or Connecting a VCR with AUDIO/VIDEO or S VIDEO terminals S VIDEO terminals The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the The S VIDEO terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the television.) terminal. (Actual results depend on the television.) Television’
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EH575.book Page 17 Tuesday, January 30, 2007 10:30 AM Connecting with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) terminal 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 Definition Television), the output can be switched to 1080p, 1080i or 720p HD video
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EH575.book Page 18 Tuesday, January 30, 2007 10:30 AM TM Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ”/Q Link) You can enjoy linked operations with the TV and receiver by using “HDAVI Control” or Q Link. What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” ? What is Q Link? VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers Q Link is a convenient function that offers linked operations of linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or this unit and a Panasonic TV. You
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EH575.book Page 19 Tuesday, January 30, 2007 10:30 AM Easy control only with VIERA remote control 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 buttons. Use the remote control for this unit to operate any other buttons (numbered buttons, etc.) that are not list
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U N E M N O I T C N U F E D I EH575.book Page 20 Tuesday, January 30, 2007 10:30 AM STEP 2 Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings After set up is complete, TV aspect setting screen appears. TV Aspect 16:9 WIDE TV 16:9 4:3 TV Pan & Scan Letterbox DVD T TV V SELECT Í DVD Í Í VOL C CH H OK DRIVE DRIVE RETURN S SELECT ELECT AV AV ≥16:9: When connected to a 16:9 widescreen television P PA AG GE E ≥Pan & Scan:When connected to a 4:3 aspect television 1 2 3 W X CH Numbered CH CH [HDD]
