≥The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing “1” or “ALL”. Example: Operating Instructions The warranty can be found on page 61. La referencia rápida en español se puede encontrar en la página 62. This manual was printed with soy based ink. DVD Video Recorder DMR-E95H Model No. RQT7392-P...
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...
Examples of causes of such losses are ≥A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company. ≥A disc used as described above and then played again in this unit.
Control reference guide Remote control Turn the unit on ( page 10) Input select (L1, L2, L3 or DV) ( page 41) Select channels and title numbers, etc./ Enter numbers Cancel Basic operations for recording and play Show Top menu/Direct Navigator page 24, 32) Show sub menu ( page 32)
STEP Connection ∫ Examples of equipment you can connect to this unit’s terminals Television Cable TV box Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment that may become hot. The heat can damage the unit. Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty. Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and the unit.
≥The equipment connections described are examples. ≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. ≥Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated. Connecting a television and VCR A to X are indexes for Spanish Quick Reference. indicates included accessories.
STEP Connection Connecting a cable TV box ≥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.
Connecting an amplifier or system component ∫ Connection to a stereo amplifier Amplifier’s rear panel Audio cable To OUT1 or OUT2 If the antenna connector doesn’t match Other antenna connections to the unit Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna lead. ≥If your television has both lead and coaxial VHF terminals, use the lead connection to minimize signal loss.
≥Refer to the guidance on the bottom of the screen. Which country is your DVD Recorder located in? Canada Please enter the 5-digit ZIP code where your DVD Recorder is located: Do you have cable service connected to this DVD Recorder? right, “The set contents are displayed...
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If you are using a cable TV box, set the following: ≥Cable TV box connection channel (Ch2/Ch3/Ch4/L3) –If you are connecting the cable TV box to this unit’s IN3 (L3) terminal, select “L3”. –If you are connecting the cable TV box to this unit’s RF terminal, select “Ch2”, “Ch3”...
Point the remote control at the television SD/PC While pressing [Í POWER TV], enter the PAGE code with the numbered buttons. AUDIO Manufacturer and Code No. CM SKIP Panasonic SLOW/SEARCH National QUASAR PLAY/x1.3 FISHER FUNCTIONS GOLDSTAR 3,4,2,1...
When other Panasonic products respond to this remote control Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products close together. Use “1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances.
≥4.7 GB, 12 cm (5z) ≥1.4 GB, 8 cm (3z) [DVD-R] ≥We recommend using Panasonic discs and cards. DVD-R from other manufacturers may not be recorded or played due to the condition of the recording. ∫ Which should I use, DVD-RAM or DVD-R? The following chart indicates the differences.
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( ≥Compatible with: FAT 12 or FAT 16 ≥We recommend using a Panasonic SD card. ≥You cannot use SD cards that exceed 2 GB. ≥We recommend using this unit to format a card before recording ( ≥You may not be able to use the card if formatted on a computer.
Recording television programs HDD, DVD indicator SD CARD PC CARD EJECT POWER Time Slip indicator DVD POWER POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO Numbered buttons CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP STOP PAUSE ∫ DIRECT NAVIGATOR DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU ENTER SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY TIME SLIP SETUP...
∫ To specify a time to stop recording—One Touch Recording During recording Press [¥ REC] to select the recording time. Each time you press the button: 0:30 "# 1:00 "# 1:30 "# 2:00 "# 3:00 "# 4:00 ^"""""""""""" Counter (cancel) ,"""""""""""} ≥This does not work during timer recordings ( using Flexible Recording ( page 18).
Recording television programs Refer to the control reference on page 16. [HDD] [RAM] Playing while you are recording You can change the drive and play while recording on this unit. Also, while recording to the HDD or to DVD-RAM you can view the title being recorded from the beginning as well as play a recorded title.
Timer recording DVD POWER POWER Í DVD POWER VOLUME INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO SD/PC PAGE Numbered buttons AUDIO CANCEL VCR Plus+ CM SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 ∫ DIRECT NAVIGATOR FUNCTIONS TOP MENU ENTER SUB MENU RETURN PROG/CHECK TV GUIDE DISPLAY TIME SLIP SETUP...
Timer recording DVD POWER POWER Í DVD POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO Numbered buttons CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE ∫ DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU ENTER SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY TIME SLIP PROG/CHECK SETUP ERASE REC MODE DUBBING Info DUBBING CHAPTER Manually programming timer recordings...
Using VCR Plusi system to make timer recordings ® Entering PlusCode number is an easy way of timer recording. You can find them in TV listings in newspapers and magazines. ≥You can enter up to 8 days in advance. ≥VCR Plusi system works only after this unit downloads the television program list ( page 10).
Timer recording DVD POWER POWER Í DVD POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO Numbered buttons CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU ENTER SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY TIME SLIP PROG/CHECK SETUP ERASE REC MODE DUBBING Info DUBBING CHAPTER Info Check, change or delete a program Press [PROG/CHECK].
Utilizing TV Guide On Screen Press [TV GUIDE]. Program viewed before the program list was opened. SCHEDULE LISTINGS TODAY TODAY 8:00PM 8:30PM Last Channel Advertise- NWGB ments 8:00 8:30 FAVORITES RECORD Icons NWBG Stereo ducation Closed caption ANiMe Re-run Network On-screen guidance The “Green”...
Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs HDD, DVD indicator SD CARD PC CARD EJECT POWER DVD POWER POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO Numbered buttons CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP STOP PAUSE ∫ DIRECT NAVIGATOR DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU TOP MENU ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY...
Operations during play Press [∫]. The stopped position is memorized. “PLAY” flashes in the unit’s display. (Excluding when playing from the Direct Stop Navigator and when playing a play list.) Resume play function Press [1] (PLAY) to restart from this position. Press [;].
Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Refer to the control reference on page 24. Editing operations during play Erase [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] Create chapters page 32, Title/Chapter) [HDD] [RAM] Changing audio during play Press [AUDIO]. [HDD] [RAM] [VCD] LR>L>R ^---------------} e.g., “L R”...
Using menus to play MP3 DVD POWER POWER VOLUME INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO SD/PC PAGE Numbered buttons AUDIO CANCEL VCR Plus+ CM SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 DIRECT NAVIGATOR FUNCTIONS TOP MENU TOP MENU ENTER SUB MENU RETURN PROG/CHECK DISPLAY TIME SLIP TV GUIDE SETUP...
Playing still pictures PC card slot SD CARD PC CARD EJECT POWER HDD, DVD, SD, PC indicator SD card slot DVD POWER POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO Numbered buttons CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP STOP PAUSE ∫ DIRECT NAVIGATOR DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU...
[HDD] [RAM] [SD] [PC] Press [HDD], [DVD] or [SD/PC] to select the drive. ≥Each time you press [SD/PC]: SD card drive ,". PC card drive ≥On the main unit, press [DRIVE SELECT] several times. The indicator lights up on the unit. Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
Using on-screen menus and Status messages DVD POWER POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU ENTER SUB MENU DISPLAY PROG/CHECK DISPLAY TIME SLIP SETUP ERASE REC MODE Info DUBBING CHAPTER On-screen menus Press [DISPLAY].
Play menu–Change the play sequence This function works only when the elapsed play time is displayed. Repeat play ≥All [VCD] [CD] (excluding MP3 discs) ≥Chapter [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] ≥Group [DVD-A] [CD] (MP3 discs only) ≥PL (Play list) [HDD] [RAM] ≥Title [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] ≥Track...
Editing titles/chapters DVD POWER POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP STOP PAUSE DIRECT NAVIGATOR DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY TIME SLIP SETUP ERASE REC MODE Info DUBBING CHAPTER [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] Title/Chapter Programs are recorded as a single title consisting of one chapter.
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. Information (e.g., time and date) is shown.
Creating, editing and playing play lists DVD POWER POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY TIME SLIP SETUP ERASE REC MODE Info DUBBING CHAPTER [HDD] [RAM] You can arrange the chapters ( page 32) to create a play list.
Editing and playing play lists/chapters Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “PLAY LIST” and press [ENTER]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the play list. To start play Press [ENTER]. To edit Step 4. PLAY LIST Play List View Create 10/27 Mon 0:30...
Editing still pictures DVD POWER POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO CANCEL SKIP STOP PAUSE DIRECT NAVIGATOR DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY SETUP ERASE [HDD] [RAM] [SD] [PC] Preparation ≥Press [HDD], [DVD] or [SD/PC] to select the drive. ≥Release protection ( page 44).
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. ≥Transferring (dubbing) a play list will create a title.
Transferring (dubbing) titles or play lists DVD POWER POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO Numbered buttons VCR Plus+ CANCEL SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE ∫ DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY TIME SLIP SETUP ERASE REC MODE Info DUBBING CHAPTER DUBBING...
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3 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the titles or play lists and press [ENTER]. ≥To select a multiple number of items together, press [;] to add the check mark and press [ENTER] ( Multiple editing). ≥To show other pages ( below) ≥To edit the transferring (dubbing) list ( Press [3, 4] to select “SET”...
Transferring (dubbing) titles or play lists Refer to the control reference on page 38. Transferring (dubbing) a finalized DVD-R [DVD-V] > [HDD] While playing a disc, the content being played is transferred (dubbed) to the HDD according to the set time. ≥Operations and on screen displays during transfer (dubbing) are also recorded.
Recording from a video cassette recorder DVD POWER POWER VOLUME INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO INPUT SELECT SD/PC PAGE AUDIO CANCEL VCR Plus+ CM SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 ∫ DIRECT NAVIGATOR FUNCTIONS TOP MENU ENTER SUB MENU RETURN PROG/CHECK TV GUIDE DISPLAY TIME SLIP SETUP...
Transferring (dubbing) still pictures CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY TIME SLIP [HDD] [RAM] [SD] [PC] Transferring (dubbing) using the transferring (dubbing) list While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “DUBBING”...
Transferring (dubbing) all the still pictures on a card—COPY ALL PICTURES [SD] or [PC] > [HDD] or [RAM] Preparation Press [SD/PC] to select the source drive. While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “COPY ALL PICTURES” and press [ENTER]. Copy All Pictures (JPEG) Copy from SD card...
HDD, disc and card setting DVD POWER POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU ENTER SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY TIME SLIP SETUP ERASE REC MODE Info DUBBING CHAPTER Setting the protection ∫ Setting the protection for the whole disc or card ≥For a DVD-RAM with a cartridge or for a card [RAM] With the write-protect tab in the protect position,...
This will render the disc unusable. ≥Finalizing takes up to 15 minutes. ≥You cannot finalize DVD-R recorded on other manufacturer’s equipment. ≥If you finalize a recorded DVD-R on Panasonic equipment other than this unit, the background selected as “TOP MENU” may not display. Before...
Entering text DVD POWER POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO Numbered buttons CANCEL VCR Plus+ ¢ CANCEL SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE ∫ DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU ENTER SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY TIME SLIP SETUP ERASE REC MODE Info DUBBING CHAPTER [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [SD] [PC] You can give names to recorded titles, etc.
Changing the unit’s settings DVD POWER Í DVD POWER POWER VOLUME INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO SD/PC PAGE Numbered buttons AUDIO CANCEL VCR Plus+ CM SKIP ¢ CANCEL SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 DIRECT NAVIGATOR FUNCTIONS TOP MENU ENTER SUB MENU RETURN PROG/CHECK DISPLAY TV GUIDE...
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Changing the unit’s settings Tabs Disc Ratings Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. Continued Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons when the password screen is shown. ≥Do not forget your password. Recording Time in EP Mode Select the maximum number of hours for recording in EP mode page 17, Recording modes and approximate recording times).
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Tabs Menus Audio Digital Audio Output Change the settings when you have connected equipment through this unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal ( Continued ≥Press [ENTER] to show the following settings. PCM Down Conversion Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.
Channel/Clock settings when TV Guide On Screen Refer to the control reference on page 47. Preparation: If the television program list has already been downloaded, return the unit to the factory preset condition using the steps indicated below. When the unit is on and stopped 1 Press and hold [X CH] and [W CH] on the main unit for about five seconds.
Channel captions You can use the preset captions, or manually enter new ones yourself. The captions you enter are displayed when the channel is displayed and in the Direct Navigator screen. ≥You can set channel captions only after “Auto Channel Setting” is completed. Press [SETUP].
The model number and serial number of this product can be found on either the back or the bottom of the unit. Please note them in the space provided below and keep for future reference. MODEL NUMBER DMR-E95H SERIAL NUMBER RQT7392 Television system DVD-Video format (DVD-R)
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 broadcasts can be recorded only with CPRM compatible recorders and discs.
≥All Panasonic televisions that have 480P input terminals are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television. ≥You can play them if the video standard is NTSC.
Error messages On the television ≥The program was copy-protected. Cannot finish recording ≥The HDD or disc may be full. completely. ≥You inserted an incompatible disc (Discs recorded in PAL video, etc.). Cannot play. ≥The disc may be dirty or scratched. Cannot record on the disc.
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, refer to the “Customer Services Directory” on page 61. The following do not indicate a problem with this unit: ≥Regular disc rotating sounds.
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≥A DVD-R recorded on this unit may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD recorders. ≥The timer program is incorrect or different timer program times overlap. Correct the program.
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≥You tried to play a blank DVD-RAM/DVD-R, or disc unplayable on this unit. ≥You may be able to transfer (dub) a “One time only recording” title that was recorded to DVD- RAM using a different Panasonic DVD Recorder to this unit’s HDD, but play is not possible due to copyright protection.
Edit ≥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 division information to the disc when you turn it off or remove the Cannot create chapters.
HDD to the SLEEP mode. ∫ Indemnity concerning recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or edited content (data), and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly.
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Guía de referencia rápida en español Conexión de un televisor y videograbadora Consulte la ilustración que aparece en la página 7 de la sección en idioma inglés. ≥Las conexiones del equipo descritas son ejemplos. ≥Antes de hacer la conexión, apague todos los equipos y lea los manuales de instrucciones apropiados.
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Preparación del sistema de guía de TV en pantalla Consulte la ilustración que aparece en la página 10 de la sección en idioma inglés. Después de enchufar la unidad en una toma de CA de casa y pulsar [Í DVD POWER] para encender la unidad por primera vez, ésta inicia la preparación del sistema de guía de TV en pantalla.
MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 http://www.panasonic.com C 2004 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Printed in Japan Erase All titles .