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Operating Instructions
DVD Recorder
Model No. DMR-EH60
Dear customer
If you have any questions contact
Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance
1-800-561-5505
and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read
the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
The warranty can be found on page 70.
Region number support
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EH60English.book Page 2 Monday, July 4, 2005 10:39 AM CAUTION! CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. OVERHEATING, E
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EH60English.book Page 3 Monday, July 4, 2005 10:39 AM Table of contents Getting started Editing (continued) IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Creating, editing and playing playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Creating playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Useful features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Editing and playing playlists/chapters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 HD
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EH60English.book Page 4 Monday, July 4, 2005 10:39 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
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EH60English.book Page 5 Monday, July 4, 2005 10:39 AM Disc and card handling ≥Do not expose the terminals of the card to water, garbage or other ∫ How to hold a disc or card strange things. ≥Do not drop, stack, or impact discs. Do not place objects on them. Do not touch the recorded ≥Do not use the following discs: surface or the terminal surface. –Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels (rental discs, etc.). ∫ Concerning non-cartridge discs –Discs that are badly warped
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DC IN 9V EH60English.book Page 6 Monday, July 4, 2005 10:39 AM Using DVD-R, DVD-RW and +R on this unit § Restrictions with DVD-R, etc. Playing the disc on other DVD players is not possible before finalizing (➡ 52). 16:9 aspect programs are recorded in 4:3 aspect. The Main or SAP only can be recorded for MTS broadcasts. § DVD-R, DVD-RW and +R are collectively referred to as “DVD-R, etc.” on this page. The selected audio only is recorded. e.g., Main only Main SAP Record to DVD-R, etc. Hello Hel
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EH60English.book Page 7 Monday, July 4, 2005 10:39 AM Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of May 2005. These may be subject to change.) To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase. ∏∏∏ ∏ 1 Remote control 1 AC power supply 1 75 ≠ coaxial 2 Batteries (EUR7729KB0) cord cable for remote control (K2CB2CB00018) (K2KZ2BA00001) ≥For use with t
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EH60English.book Page 8 Monday, July 4, 2005 10:39 AM HDD, disc and card information HDD and discs you can use for recording and play (Chart continues on page 9.) DVD-RAM DVD-R (DVD-Video format) Hard disk drive (HDD) Disc type ≥4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm (5z) ≥4.7 GB, 12 cm (5z) ≥200 GB ≥2.8 GB, 8 cm (3z) ≥1.4 GB, 8 cm (3z) Logo – [-R] before finalization Indicated in these [HDD] [RAM] instructions by [DVD-V] after finalization Data that can be recorded Video Video Video and played Still pictures
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EH60English.book Page 9 Monday, July 4, 2005 10:39 AM Cards useable on this unit (Chart continues from page 8.) DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) SD Memory Card +R ≥4.7 GB, 12 cm (5z) TM § Type miniSD Card ≥4.7 GB, 12 cm (5z) ≥1.4 GB, 8 cm (3z) MultiMediaCard Indicated in – these [SD] instructions by [-RW‹V›] before finalization [+R] before finalization [DVD-V] after finalization [DVD-V] after finalization Data that can be recorded Still pictures Video Video and played As one time recording discs f
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E L U D E H C S S N O I T C N U F E D I U EH60English.book Page 10 Monday, July 4, 2005 10:39 AM Control reference guide Remote control Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control. 1 Turn the unit on (➡ 16) ? 2 Input select (IN1, IN2, IN3 or DV) (➡ 47) 3 Select drive (HDD, DVD or SD) (➡ 20, 30, 34) 4 Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter numbers DVD POWER TV 5 Cancel POWER 6 Basic operations for recording and play 1 Í 7 Show Top menu/Direct Navigator
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EH60English.book Page 11 Monday, July 4, 2005 10:39 AM Main unit 1 3 4 5 6 2 7 HDD DVD SD DRI DRIVE VE OPEN/CLOSE OPEN/CLOSE POWER REC REC SELECT SELECT /x1.3 CCH H S S VIDEO VIDEO V VIDEO IDEO L L/MONO /MONO-AU AUD DI IO O-R D DV V IN I N IIN2 N 2 9 8 : ; < = > Opening the front panel Press down on the part with your finger. 1 POWER button (POWER Í/I) (➡ 16) 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 pow
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O OUT1 UT1 O OUT2 UT2 IN1 IN1 IN3 IN3 EH60English.book Page 12 Monday, July 4, 2005 10:39 AM STEP 1 Connection ≥The equipment connections described are examples. Visit Panasonic’s homepage for more information about connection methods. (This is in English only.) http://www.panasonic.com/consumer_electronics/dvd_recorder/dvd_connection.asp ≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. ≥Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unles
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O OUT1 UT1 OUT2 OUT2 IN1 IN1 IN3 IN3 EH60English.book Page 13 Monday, July 4, 2005 10:39 AM Connection with a cable TV box and video cassette recorder ≥You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming. ≥Consult your service provider regarding appropriate cable TV box. ≥If you receive your programming solely from a satellite service, the program guide in this unit will not receive program listings or channel information. Without this information, program-based re
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O OUT1 UT1 OUT2 OUT2 OUT1 OUT1 O OUT2 UT2 IN1 IN1 IIN3 N3 OUT1 OUT1 OUT2 OUT2 EH60English.book Page 14 Monday, July 4, 2005 10:39 AM STEP 1 Connection Connection for transferring (dubbing) from video tape Video cassette recorder VHF/UHF OUT IN RF IN VIDEO VIDEO Yellow OUT IN AUDIO AUDIO White L L AUDIO AUDIO Red VHF/UHF R R RF OUT Audio/Video cable To IN1 or IN3 This unit VH VHF / UHF UHF R RF F RF RF OUT OUT IIN N Red White Yellow Y PB PR G-LINK LINK OPTICAL OPTICAL AC IN C COMPO
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OUT1 OUT1 OUT2 OUT2 IN1 IN1 IN3 IN3 EH60English.book Page 15 Monday, July 4, 2005 10:39 AM Connecting an amplifier or system component ∫ Connection to a stereo amplifier ∫ To enjoy multi-channel surround sound on DVD-Video Connect an amplifier with a built-in decoder displaying these logo marks using an optical digital audio cable and change the settings in “Digital Audio Output” (➡ 56). ≥You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not suited to DVD. Amplifier’s rear panel ≥Even if usin
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E L U D E H C S S N O I T C N U F E D I U EH60English.book Page 16 Monday, July 4, 2005 10:39 AM TM STEP 2 Setting up the TV Guide On Screen system 1 Press [Í DVD POWER]. HDD DVD SD O OPEN/CLOSE PEN/CLOSE DRI DRIVE VE POWER S SELECT ELECT REC REC /x1.3 CCH H Welcome to Your TV Guide On Screen System! S S VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO L L/MONO /MONO-A AU UD DI IO O-R IN2 I N 2 D DV V IIN N POWER Í/ l DVD POWER TV POWER Í DVD POWER Í VOLUME CH INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO 2 Following the on-screen messages
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EH60English.book Page 17 Monday, July 4, 2005 10:39 AM Leave the unit in standby mode when you are not using it. The unit Is your cable box now tuned to channel 09? will download the necessary data to maintain the listings while it is in standby mode. Yes Some menus in the SETUP screen no longer need to be set after No this unit downloads the television program list. These menus turn Test this code again grey and become un-selectable. (➡ 54) –If the cable TV box has changed to channel 09,
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E L U D E H C S S N O I T C N U F E D I U EH60English.book Page 18 Monday, July 4, 2005 10:39 AM STEP 3 Set up to match your television and the unit’s remote control/Power saving function Selecting television type DVD POWER TV POWER Í This setting allows you to select the type of television VOLUME CH TV operation INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO connected. buttons H HDD DD D DV VD D SD SD 1 Press [SETUP]. AUDIO 1 2 3 F Rec Numbered 2 Press [3, 4] to select “TV Screen” 4 5 6 buttons SETUP and press
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EH60English.book Page 19 Monday, July 4, 2005 10:39 AM When other Panasonic products Television operation respond to this remote control You can configure the remote control TV operation buttons to turn the television on/off, change the television input mode, select the Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote television channel and change the television volume. control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products close together. 1 Point the remote con
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E L U D E H C S S N O I T C N U F E D I U EH60English.book Page 20 Monday, July 4, 2005 10:39 AM Recording television programs 2 If you selected the DVD drive HDD, DVD indicator 3 Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main HDD DVD SD unit to open the tray and insert a disc. O OPEN/CLOSE PEN/CLOSE DRI DRIVE VE REC REC POWER S SELECT ELECT /x1.3 CH C H ≥Press the button again to close the tray. S S VIDEO VIDEO V VIDEO IDEO L L/MONO /MONO-AU AUD DI IO O-R D DV V IIN N IN2 I N 2 ≥When using 8 cm (3″ ) DV
