Panasonic Dmr E500 Operating Instructions Manual

Operating Instructions
DVD Video Recorder
Model No.DMR-E500H
HDD DVD SD PC
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.
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...

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Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions 
listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with 
the...

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Table of contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Useful features  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
STEP 1Connection  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Useful features
This DVD Video recorder records high quality images to rapid 
random access capable HDD (Hard disk drive) or DVD-RAM. This 
has resulted in many new features that outperform older tape 
formats. The following information summarizes a few of these 
features.
Instant recordingYou no longer need to search for empty disc space. By pressing the 
recording button, the unit finds available recording space and begins 
recording right away. There is no need to worry about...

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Control reference guide
Rear panel terminals (➡page 7)
Remote control 
Main unit
POWER
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
DVD POWER TV
TV/VIDEO
1 HDD
SD/PCDVD
23
456
78
09
CM SKIP
AUDIOPA G E
CH
CANCELVCR Plus+
SKIP
STOPPA U S EPLAY/x1.3
SLOW/SEARCH
FUNCTIONS
ENTER
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
SUB MENU
CHAPTER SETUPInfo
PROG/CHECKTV GUIDE
REC MODE ERASE
REC
STATUS TIME SLIP DISPLAYDUBBING
Turn the unit on (➡page 12)
Input select (L1, L2, L3 or DV) (➡page 51)
Select channels and title...

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STEP 1Connection
∫Examples of equipment you can connect to this unit’s terminals
∫When the unit is not to be used for a long time
To save power, unplug it from the household AC outlet. This unit 
consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off 
(approx. 21 W).
≥Note that the television program list is not downloaded while the 
unit is unplugged.
Te l e v i s i o n
Video cassette recorder
Camcorder This unitAmplifier
Cable TV boxTo L2 or DV input terminals 
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≥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.
The connection will allow the video cassette recorder to be used for playback when this unit is turned off. For optimum operation, it is 
recommended that this unit be connected as shown below.
A to R are indexes for Spanish Quick Reference.
∫The unit’s...

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STEP 1Connection
≥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 recordings cannot be made. However, recordings can still be set 
manually.
The connection will allow the video cassette...

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Enjoy multi-channel surround sound on DVD by connecting an amplifier and speakers. There are two types of connection, digital and analog.
∫Analog connection∫Digital connection
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.
∫A single twin lead
∫A twin lead and a coaxial cable
∫Two twin leads
Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna...

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STEP 1Connection
≥Setting up the Network (➡page 16–19)
≥Operations with the Network function (➡page 56–57)
∫Connecting to the Home Network
Connect this unit to a router on the Home Network. This will allow you to do the following:
≥Operate this unit from a computer, i.e. give names to video titles, playback MPEG4 titles, and view JPEG.
≥Playback video stored on other network compatible Panasonic DVD recorders from this unit.
≥You can also connect to the network with a wireless...