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Operating Instructions

DVD Video Recorder
DMR-E95H
Model No.
HARD DISK DRIVE
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
EB
Region number supported by
this unit
Region numbers are allocated to DVD players
and software according to where they are sold.
≥The region number of this unit is "2".
≥The unit will play DVDs marked with labels
containing "2" or "ALL".
Example:
2
ALL
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 these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
]Note]
"EB" on the packaging indicates the United
Kingdom.
2
3
5
RQT7467-B

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software according to where they are sold. ≥The region number of this unit is “2”. ≥The unit will play DVDs marked with labels Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com containing “2” or “ALL”. Example: Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product.

  • Page 2: Caution For Ac Mains Lead

    Caution for AC Mains Lead CAUTION! (For United Kingdom) THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR (“EB” area code model only) PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE For your safety, please read the following text carefully. SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for RADIATION EXPOSURE.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ∫ Sales and Support Information Customer Care Centre Direct Sales at Panasonic UK ≥For UK customers: 08705 357357 ≥Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease ≥For Republic of Ireland customers: 01 289 8333 and confidence by phoning our Customer Care Centre Monday- Friday 9:00am-5:30pm.

  • Page 4: Useful Features

    Useful features This DVD Video recorder records high quality images to rapid random access capable HDD (Hard disk drive) and DVD-RAM. This has resulted in many new features that out perform older tape formats. The following information summarizes a few of these features. Instant recording Chasing playback You no longer need to search for empty disc space.

  • Page 5: Control Reference Guide

    Control reference guide Remote control Turn the unit on (➡ page 11, 12) Television operations (➡page 15) VOLUME DIRECT TV REC Direct TV recording (➡ page 20) Select drive (HDD, DVD, SD or PC) SD/PC (➡ page 18, 24, 29) Select channels and title numbers etc./ Channel select (➡...
  • Page 6 Q Link offers a range of convenient functions (For further details ➡page 56). Make sure to connect a fully wired 21-pin Scart lead to the television if using the Q Link function. The following systems from other manufacturers have similar function to Q Link from Panasonic. For details, refer to your television’s operating instructions or consult your dealer.
  • Page 7 Connecting a television with 21-pin Scart terminal and Satellite receiver ≥When there is no 21-pin Scart terminal on the television (➡page 8) ≥Change the “AV2 Input” setting to match the output from a satellite receiver and set the “AV2 Connection” setting to “Normal” in the SETUP menu (➡...

  • Page 8: Step 1 Connection

    STEP Connection Connecting a television with AUDIO/VIDEO, S-VIDEO or COMPONENT VIDEO terminals and VCR Connecting to the television using the 21-pin Scart leads (➡ page 7) BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS indicates included accessories. LEAD ON PAGE 2 BEFORE CONNECTION. indicates accessories not included.
  • Page 9 Connecting a television with RF socket only and Satellite receiver Connect in the numbered order. If you do not have a Satellite receiver, connect the aerial to RF IN socket of this unit and skip step 3. To the indicates included accessories. BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS aerial LEAD ON PAGE 2 BEFORE CONNECTION.
  • Page 10 STEP Connection Connecting a digital receiver or decoder ≥Decoder here means the device used to decode scrambled broadcasts (Pay TV). ≥Change the “AV2 Input” and “AV2 Connection” settings in the SETUP menu to match the connected equipment (➡page 50) after tuning is completed (➡page 11, 12).

  • Page 11: Step 2 Channel Reception Settings

    STEP Channel reception settings When downloading has completed, the Owner ID Í/ l settings screen appears. Press [1] and press the numbered OPEN/CLOSE SD CARD PC CARD EJECT TIME SLIP DRIVE SELECT buttons to enter a 4-digit PIN number. TIME SLIP Owner ID X CH W ¢¢¢¢...
  • Page 12 Refer to the control reference on page 11. STEP Channel reception settings Auto-Setup (Setup without Q Link functions) ≥When connecting to a television with the VIDEO OUT, Press [1]. S-VIDEO OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal (➡ page 8). Press [3, 4] to select a letter and ≥When connecting to a television that does not have then press [1].
  • Page 13 VIDEO Plus+ numbers for Satellite/ Cable TV stations This unit doesn’t recognise VIDEO Plus+ numbers for Satellite stations or Cable TV stations. Removing Interference The following operation also allows you to use VIDEO Plus+ ≥When connecting to a television with RF socket only numbers to make timer recordings for satellite and cable TV (➡page 9) stations.

  • Page 14: Step 3 Set Up To Match Your Television And Remote Control

    STEP Set up to match your television and remote control Press [3, 4] to select “Connection” and press [1]. TV operation VOLUME Press [3, 4] to select “TV Aspect” DIRECT TV REC buttons and press [ENTER]. SD/PC Press [3, 4] to select the TV aspect Numbered and press [ENTER].
  • Page 15 You can configure the remote control TV operation buttons to turn the television on/off, change the television input mode, select the If other Panasonic products are placed close together, change the television channel and change the television volume. remote control code on the main unit and the remote control (the two must match).

  • Page 16: Hdd, Disc And Card Information

    (➡page 37). ≥We recommend using Panasonic discs. DVD-R from other manufacturers may not be recorded or played due to the condition of the recording. ≥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.
  • Page 17 You can insert into the PC ≥Compatible with: FAT 12 or FAT 16 CompactFlash card slot using an adaptor ≥We recommend using a Panasonic SD card. SmartMedia (TYPE II PC card adaptor). ≥You cannot use SD cards that exceed 2 GB.

  • Page 18: Recording Television Programmes

    Recording television programmes Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the Time Slip indicator recording drive. The HDD or DVD indicator lights up on the unit. OPEN/CLOSE SD CARD PC CARD EJECT TIME SLIP DRIVE SELECT If you selected the DVD drive TIME SLIP Press [<...

  • Page 19: Recording Modes And Approximate Recording Times

    ∫ To specify a time to stop recording—One Touch Playing while you are recording Recording You can change the drive and play while recording on this unit. Also, During recording while recording to the HDD or to DVD-RAM you can view the title Press [¥...

  • Page 20: Flexible Recording

    Recording television programmes Refer to the control reference on page 18. Direct TV Recording [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] When connected to a television that has the Q Link Flexible Recording function using a fully wired 21-pin Scart lead. This function allows you to immediately start recording the The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording programme that you are viewing on the TV.

  • Page 21: Timer Recording

    Timer recording Press [ENTER]. The settings are stored. Í DVD TIMER Remain HDD 30:24 SP 1:58 SP VOLUME RECORDING DIRECT TV REC 12:55:00 15. 7. TUE Disc No. Name Date Start Stop Mode space Check to make sure “OK” BBC1 15/ 7 TUE 19:00 20:00 HDD, DVD...

  • Page 22: Manually Programming Timer Recordings

    Timer recording Refer to the control reference on page 21. ∫ To release the unit from recording standby [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] Press [F TIMER]. You can enter up to 32 programmes up to a month in advance. “F” goes out. (Each daily or weekly programme is counted as one programme.) ≥Be sure to press [F TIMER] before the programme start time to put the unit on recording standby.

  • Page 23: To Record Programmes From Satellite Receiver By Rgb Signals

    ∫ To change a programme To record programmes from satellite Press [3, 4] to select the programme and press [ENTER]. receiver by RGB signals (➡page 22, step 3) ∫ To delete a programme Preparation Press [3, 4] to select the programme and press [¢ CANCEL]. ≥Change the settings in the SETUP menu as follows (➡page 50).

  • Page 24: Playing Recorded Video Contents/Playing Play

    Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs ∫ Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play— Direct Navigator ∫ [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] OPEN/CLOSE 1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. SD CARD PC CARD EJECT TIME SLIP DRIVE SELECT ≥Thumbnail Display ≥Table Display TIME SLIP DIRECT NAVIGATOR TITLE VIEW DIRECT NAVIGATOR TITLE VIEW...

  • Page 25: Operations During Play

    Operations during play Stop Press [∫]. Link Link Link The stopped position is memorized. PLAY PLAY PLAY LP LP The indicator on the right appears in the unit’s display. (Excluding when playing from the Direct Navigator and when playing a play list.) Resume play function Press [1] (PLAY) to restart from this position.

  • Page 26: Editing Operations During Play

    Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Refer to the control reference on page 24. Editing operations during play Erase 1 Press [ERASE]. 2 Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER]. [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] ≥A title cannot be restored once it is erased. Make certain before proceeding. ≥You cannot erase while recording or transferring (dubbing).

  • Page 27: Using Menus To Play Mp3

    Using menus to play MP3 Using the tree screen to find a group While the file list is displayed Press [1] while a track is highlighted VOLUME DIRECT TV REC to display the tree screen. SD/PC Selected group No. /Total groups If the group has no track, “–...

  • Page 28: Playing Still Pictures

    Playing still pictures Inserting/Removing the SD/PC card PC card slot DRIVE SELECT Only insert or remove the SD/PC card after turning the unit off. When the card indicator (“SD” or “PC”) on the unit’s display is OPEN/CLOSE SD CARD PC CARD EJECT flashing, the card is being read from or written to.

  • Page 29: Useful Functions During Still Picture Play

    [HDD] [RAM] [SD] [PC] ∫ To select the still pictures in another folder (➡ page 17, Structure of folders displayed by this unit) Press [HDD], [DVD] or [SD/PC] to 1 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Folder” and press select the drive.

  • Page 30: Using On-Screen Menus And Status Messages

    Using on-screen menus and Status messages Disc menu—Setting the disc content § Soundtrack VOLUME DIRECT TV REC [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] SD/PC The disc’s audio attributes appear. [DVD-A] [DVD-V] Select the audio and language (➡ below, Audio attribute, Language). VIDEO Plus+ §...

  • Page 31: Status Messages

    Play menu—Change the play sequence Status messages This function works only when the elapsed play time is displayed. Status messages appear on the television when you operate the unit to show the condition of the unit. Repeat Play Press [STATUS]. ≥All [VCD] [CD] (excluding MP3 discs)

  • Page 32: Editing Titles/Chapters

    Editing titles/chapters Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters Preparation ≥Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the drive. VOLUME DIRECT TV REC ≥Release protection (➡page 44). [RAM] HDD, DVD SD/PC Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “VIDEO” VIDEO Plus+ tab and press [ENTER].

  • Page 33: Title Operations

    Title operations Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER]. § Erase ≥Once erased, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding. [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] ≥The available recording time on DVD-R does not increase when you erase titles. Properties Information (e.g., time and date) is shown.

  • Page 34: Creating, Editing And Playing Play Lists

    Creating, editing and playing play lists Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “PLAY LIST” and press [ENTER]. VOLUME DIRECT TV REC PLAY LIST PLAY LIST VIEW HDD, DVD SD/PC Create VIDEO Plus+ Previous 01/01 Next ENTER CANCEL INPUT SELECT RETURN MANUAL SKIP Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Create”...

  • Page 35: Editing And Playing Play Lists/Chapters

    Editing and playing play lists/chapters Play list operations Press [FUNCTIONS]. § Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and press Erase Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “PLAY [ENTER]. LIST” and press [ENTER]. Properties Play list information (e.g., time and date) is shown.

  • Page 36: Editing Still Pictures

    Editing still pictures [HDD] [RAM] Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “PICTURE” tab and press [ENTER]. VOLUME DIRECT TV REC Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the still HDD, DVD, SD/PC SD/PC picture. ≥To show other pages/Multiple editing (➡ page 32) ≥To select the still pictures in another folder (➡...

  • Page 37: Transferring (Dubbing) Titles Or Play Lists

    Transferring (dubbing) titles or play lists [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] You can select from a variety of methods to transfer (dub) on this unit. ∫ Transferring (dubbing) direction You can transfer (dub) your favorite titles and play lists to an archive disc. When you want to re-edit finalized content on ≥Transferring (dubbing) a play list will create a title.

  • Page 38: One Touch Transfer (Dubbing)

    Transferring (dubbing) titles or play lists Transferring (dubbing) using the transferring (dubbing) list [HDD] ,-. [RAM] VOLUME [HDD] > [DVD-R] DIRECT TV REC You can order titles and play lists for transfer (dubbing) as desired as SD/PC well as select the speed and picture quality. Numbered Preparation buttons...
  • Page 39 Transferring (dubbing) list indicators 3 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the titles or play lists and Titles and play lists that can be transferred press [ENTER]. (dubbed) in high speed mode to DVD-R ≥To select a multiple number of items together, press [;] (➡page 48) to add the check mark and press [ENTER] (➡...

  • Page 40: Transferring (Dubbing) A Finalized Dvd-R

    Transferring (dubbing) titles or play lists [Note] page 38 Refer to the control reference on ≥The screen on the right (screen saver) is Transferring (dubbing) a finalized recorded at the beginning. DVD-R ≥Recorded as 1 title from the start of transfer (dubbing) to the end.

  • Page 41: Recording From A Video Cassette Recorder

    Recording from a video cassette recorder Press [¥ REC]. Recording starts. VOLUME DIRECT TV REC To skip unwanted parts Press [;] to pause recording. (Press again to restart recording.) HDD, DVD SD/PC To stop recording Press [∫]. To record programmes to fill up the remaining space on the VIDEO Plus+ disc CANCEL...

  • Page 42: Transferring (Dubbing) Still Pictures

    Transferring (dubbing) still pictures ∫ To register on a folder by folder basis SD/PC SD/PC 1 Press [3, 4] to select “Picture/Folder” and press [ENTER]. DUBBING Create dubbing list. Picture/Folder Picture Cancel All Destination Capacity: 4343MB Dubbing Direction No. Size Name of item VIDEO Plus+ SD CARD >...

  • Page 43: Transferring (Dubbing) All The Still Pictures On A Card-Copy All Pictures

    FUNCTIONS window Transferring (dubbing) all the still pictures on a card—COPY ALL PICTURES VOLUME DIRECT TV REC [SD] or [PC] > [HDD] or [RAM] SD/PC Preparation Press [SD/PC] to select the source drive. VIDEO Plus+ While stopped CANCEL INPUT SELECT MANUAL SKIP Press [FUNCTIONS].

  • Page 44: Hdd, Disc And Card Management

    HDD, disc and card management Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER]. VOLUME DIRECT TV REC DISC Title No. 11 Remain 5:38 (EP) MANAGEMENT Used 0 : 22 DVD-RAM HDD, DVD, SD/PC SD/PC Disc Name Disc Protection Earse all titles VIDEO Plus+ Format Disc SELECT...

  • Page 45: Erasing All The Contents Of A Disc Or Card-Format

    Enabling DVD-R to be played on other ≥You cannot finalize DVD-R recorded on other manufacturer’s equipment—Finalize equipment. ≥If you finalize a recorded DVD-R on Panasonic equipment other [DVD-R] than this unit, the background selected as “Top Menu” may not Preparation display.

  • Page 46: Entering Text

    Entering text Show Enter Name screen. Title (timer recording) Select “Programme Name” in step 3 on page 21, 22. VOLUME DIRECT TV REC Title Select “Enter Name” in step 4 on page 32. SD/PC Play list Numbered Select “Enter Name” in step 4 on page 35. buttons Disc VIDEO Plus+...

  • Page 47: Changing The Unit's Settings

    Changing the unit’s settings Common procedures < OPEN/CLOSE ∫ While stopped OPEN/CLOSE SD CARD PC CARD EJECT Press [FUNCTIONS]. TIME SLIP DRIVE SELECT TIME SLIP Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “SETUP” and press [ENTER]. Menus Options Tabs VOLUME DIRECT TV REC SETUP Remote Control...
  • Page 48 Changing the unit’s settings Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) Disc Language Choose the language for audio, subtitle and disc menus. [DVD-V] ≥Press [ENTER] to show the following settings. ≥Some discs start in a certain language despite any changes you make here. ≥Enter a code (➡...
  • Page 49 Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) PLAY k1.3 & Audio during Search ≥On: Audio is heard during first level search forward. Sound ≥Off: Audio is not heard during search. Quick View (➡ page 25) You may hear sound regardless of this setting with some discs. does not work.
  • Page 50 Changing the unit’s settings Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) ≥16:9 ≥4:3 ≥Letterbox Connection TV Aspect (➡page 14) ≥On ≥Off Progressive (➡page 14) ≥PAL ≥NTSC TV System (➡ page 52) ≥Video (with component) AV1 Output ≥S-Video (with component) Selects the output from the AV1 terminal.

  • Page 51: Tuning

    Refer to the control reference on page 47. ∫ To change the tuning settings for individual programme position Tuning Press [3, 4, 2, 1] Manual Tuning While stopped Name to select a Channel NICAM Auto Press [FUNCTIONS]. programme position Title Page SELECT Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “SETUP”...

  • Page 52: Tv System

    Changing the unit’s settings Refer to the control reference on page 47. TV System Auto-Setup Restart, Download from TV You can restart auto channel setting if Preset Download or Auto- Change the settings to match the equipment you are connecting Setup (➡...

  • Page 53: Clock Settings

    Clock settings Usually, the unit’s Preset Download or Auto-Setup function (➡page 11, 12) automatically adjusts the clock to correct time. Under some reception conditions, however, the unit cannot set the clock automatically. In this case, follow the operation steps below to manually set the clock. ≥In the case of a power failure, the clock setting remains in memory for approximately 60 minutes.

  • Page 54: Specifications

    Specifications Recording system DVD Video Recording format (DVD-RAM), Video DVD-Video format (DVD-R) Video system: Recordable discs PAL colour signal, 625 lines, 50 fields DVD-RAM: 12 cm 4.7 GB, 12 cm 9.4 GB, 8 cm 2.8 GB NTSC colour signal, 525 lines, 60 fields 12 cm 4.7 GB (Ver.

  • Page 55: Glossary

    Your television must be compatible to enjoy progressive video. For NTSC Panasonic televisions with 625 (576)/50I · 50P, 525 (480)/60I · 60P Film is 24 or 30 frames per second, with motion picture film generally input terminals are progressive compatible.
  • Page 56 Glossary ≥On-Screen Messages § Q Link This function works only if the unit is connected via a fully wired 21- When you are watching a TV programme, the following messages pin Scart lead to a TV featuring the Q Link or similar function. appear on the TV screen to inform you of the unit’s condition: Q Link offers the following functions: Message...

  • Page 57: Frequently Asked Questions

    If you have a CRT television or a multi system television using PAL mode that is compatible with progressive scan, we cannot recommend progressive output as some flickering can occur. ≥All Panasonic televisions that have 625 (576)/50I · 50P, 525 (480)/60I · Is my television progressive output —...

  • Page 58: Error Messages

    Error messages On the television Page ≥The programme was copy-protected. Cannot finish recording — ≥The HDD or disc may be full. completely. — ≥You tried to play a title recorded using a different encoding system from that of the TV Cannot playback this title.

  • Page 59: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions. The following do not indicate a problem with this unit: ≥Regular disc rotating sounds.
  • Page 60 — and remove the disc or switch the unit on and off while a disc is loaded, a total of fifty times. ≥A DVD-R recorded on this unit may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD recorders. — ≥The timer programme is incorrect or different timer programme times overlap. Correct the Timer recording does not work properly.
  • Page 61 Play starts but then stops — immediately. DVD-RAM using a different Panasonic DVD Recorder to this unit’s HDD, but play is not possible due to copyright protection. ≥When recording to DVD-RAM using “EP (8 Hour)” mode, play may not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM.

  • Page 62: Safety Precautions

    Troubleshooting guide Edit Page ≥The disc is dirty. Use a special cleaner and wipe clean. Cannot format. ≥You tried formatting a disc that is not compatible with this unit. ≥The unit writes the chapter information to the disc when you turn it off or remove the disc. Cannot create chapters.

  • Page 63: Maintenance/Hdd, Disc And Card Handling

    The HDD is not an everlasting storage device for recorded content. Use the HDD as a temporary storage place for viewing once, editing, Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages or for saving to a DVD disc. directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss ∫...

  • Page 64: Index

    The VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under license from ≥SD logo is a trademark. Gemstar Development Corporation. ≥Portions of this product are protected under copyright law and are provided under license by ARIS/SOLANA/4C. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ RQT7467-B F0404KT0...

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