Panasonic Dmr E500 Operating Instructions Manual
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21 RQT7394 Getting started ≥You can use SD Memory Cards with the following capacities (from 8 MB to 1 GB). Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This site is in English only.) ≥If the SD Memory Card is formatted on other equipment, the time spent for recording may become longer. Also if the SD Memory Card is formatted on a PC, you may not be able to use it on this unit. In these cases, format the card on this unit ( ➡page 59, 68). ≥This...
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Recording
Recording television programs
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
≥It is not possible to record to both HDD (Hard Disk Drive) and DVD
drive simultaneously.
≥You can record up to 500 titles on HDD, 99 titles on one disc.
≥It is not possible to record continuously from one side of a double
sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it
over.
≥W
hen using 8 cm (3″) DVD-RAM, remove the disc from the cartridge.
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Recording
Recording television programs
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
≥It is not possible to record to both HDD (Hard Disk Drive) and DVD
drive simultaneously.
≥You can record up to 500 titles on HDD, 99 titles on one disc.
≥It is not possible to record continuously from one side of a double
sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it
over.
≥W
hen using 8 cm (3″) DVD-RAM, remove the disc from the cartridge.
≥It is not possible to record digital broadcasts that allow “One time...")
22 RQT7394 Recording Recording television programs [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] ≥It is not possible to record to both HDD (Hard Disk Drive) and DVD drive simultaneously. ≥You can record up to 500 titles on HDD, 99 titles on one disc. ≥It is not possible to record continuously from one side of a double sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it over. ≥W hen using 8 cm (3″) DVD-RAM, remove the disc from the cartridge. ≥It is not possible to record digital broadcasts that allow “One time...
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Recording
5Press [¥REC] to start recording.
Recording will take place on open space on the HDD or on
disc. Data will not be overwritten.
≥You cannot change the channel or recording mode during
recording.
≥You can record while the unit is on standby for timer recording, but
once the time for the timer recording to begin is reached, any
recording taking place will stop and the timer recording will begin.
∫To pause recording
Press [;].
Press again to restart recording.
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5Press [¥REC] to start recording.
Recording will take place on open space on the HDD or on
disc. Data will not be overwritten.
≥You cannot change the channel or recording mode during
recording.
≥You can record while the unit is on standby for timer recording, but
once the time for the timer recording to begin is reached, any
recording taking place will stop and the timer recording will begin.
∫To pause recording
Press [;].
Press again to restart recording.
(Title is not split...")
23 RQT7394 Recording 5Press [¥REC] to start recording. Recording will take place on open space on the HDD or on disc. Data will not be overwritten. ≥You cannot change the channel or recording mode during recording. ≥You can record while the unit is on standby for timer recording, but once the time for the timer recording to begin is reached, any recording taking place will stop and the timer recording will begin. ∫To pause recording Press [;]. Press again to restart recording. (Title is not split...
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Recording
Recording television programs
Refer to the control reference on page 22.
[HDD] [RAM]
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.
Press [1](PLAY).
Time Slip indicator on the main unit lights.
1Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
2Press [3,4,2,1] to select a title
and press [ENTER].
Time Slip indicator on the main unit lights.
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Recording
Recording television programs
Refer to the control reference on page 22.
[HDD] [RAM]
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.
Press [1](PLAY).
Time Slip indicator on the main unit lights.
1Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
2Press [3,4,2,1] to select a title
and press [ENTER].
Time Slip indicator on the main unit lights.
To exit...")
24 RQT7394 Recording Recording television programs Refer to the control reference on page 22. [HDD] [RAM] 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. Press [1](PLAY). Time Slip indicator on the main unit lights. 1Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. 2Press [3,4,2,1] to select a title and press [ENTER]. Time Slip indicator on the main unit lights. To exit...
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Recording
Timer recording
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
You can perform timer recording easily by just marking the desired
program(s) in a television program list.
≥You can enter up to 8 days in advance.
≥The program name becomes the recorded title if the program is
listed on the television program list.
1Press [TV GUIDE].
2Press [3,4,2,1] to select the
program.
≥To skip one screen
Press [PAGE XCHW].
≥To skip 24 hours in the list
Press [3,4,2,1] to select “LISTINGS” and:
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Recording
Timer recording
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
You can perform timer recording easily by just marking the desired
program(s) in a television program list.
≥You can enter up to 8 days in advance.
≥The program name becomes the recorded title if the program is
listed on the television program list.
1Press [TV GUIDE].
2Press [3,4,2,1] to select the
program.
≥To skip one screen
Press [PAGE XCHW].
≥To skip 24 hours in the list
Press [3,4,2,1] to select “LISTINGS” and:
Press [CHAPTER] (Green)...")
25 RQT7394 Recording Timer recording [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] You can perform timer recording easily by just marking the desired program(s) in a television program list. ≥You can enter up to 8 days in advance. ≥The program name becomes the recorded title if the program is listed on the television program list. 1Press [TV GUIDE]. 2Press [3,4,2,1] to select the program. ≥To skip one screen Press [PAGE XCHW]. ≥To skip 24 hours in the list Press [3,4,2,1] to select “LISTINGS” and: Press [CHAPTER] (Green)...
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Timer recording
Refer to the control reference on page 25.
1Press [PROG/CHECK].
2Press [CHAPTER] (Green).
3Enter the settings.
≥To enter the date
Press [3,4] to select “Date” and press the numbered
buttons.
(Date: Month/Day/Year)
≥To enter the time
Press [3,4] to select “Start Time” or “End Time” and press
the numbered buttons.
–You can set up to 8 hours.
–To change am/pm
Press [2,1] to select “am” or “pm” and press [DUBBING]
(Blue).
≥To enter the channel
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Timer recording
Refer to the control reference on page 25.
1Press [PROG/CHECK].
2Press [CHAPTER] (Green).
3Enter the settings.
≥To enter the date
Press [3,4] to select “Date” and press the numbered
buttons.
(Date: Month/Day/Year)
≥To enter the time
Press [3,4] to select “Start Time” or “End Time” and press
the numbered buttons.
–You can set up to 8 hours.
–To change am/pm
Press [2,1] to select “am” or “pm” and press [DUBBING]
(Blue).
≥To enter the channel
Press [3,4] to select...")
26 RQT7394 Recording Timer recording Refer to the control reference on page 25. 1Press [PROG/CHECK]. 2Press [CHAPTER] (Green). 3Enter the settings. ≥To enter the date Press [3,4] to select “Date” and press the numbered buttons. (Date: Month/Day/Year) ≥To enter the time Press [3,4] to select “Start Time” or “End Time” and press the numbered buttons. –You can set up to 8 hours. –To change am/pm Press [2,1] to select “am” or “pm” and press [DUBBING] (Blue). ≥To enter the channel Press [3,4] to select...
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Recording
4Press [ENTER].
Repeat steps 1–4 to program other recordings.
≥As long as the setting is not changed, the program is
recorded to the HDD in the recording mode selected by the
unit. To change the setting ➡page 25, To change the
setting, steps 3–4.
5Press [TV GUIDE].
Returns to the television screen.
≥The unit is not off. To save power, turn the unit off by
pressing [ÍDV D P OW E R ] .
≥When using the cable TV box, make sure the cable TV box is
turned on.
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Recording
4Press [ENTER].
Repeat steps 1–4 to program other recordings.
≥As long as the setting is not changed, the program is
recorded to the HDD in the recording mode selected by the
unit. To change the setting ➡page 25, To change the
setting, steps 3–4.
5Press [TV GUIDE].
Returns to the television screen.
≥The unit is not off. To save power, turn the unit off by
pressing [ÍDV D P OW E R ] .
≥When using the cable TV box, make sure the cable TV box is
turned on.
∫To cancel recording when...")
27 RQT7394 Recording 4Press [ENTER]. Repeat steps 1–4 to program other recordings. ≥As long as the setting is not changed, the program is recorded to the HDD in the recording mode selected by the unit. To change the setting ➡page 25, To change the setting, steps 3–4. 5Press [TV GUIDE]. Returns to the television screen. ≥The unit is not off. To save power, turn the unit off by pressing [ÍDV D P OW E R ] . ≥When using the cable TV box, make sure the cable TV box is turned on. ∫To cancel recording when...
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Utilizing the TV Guide On ScreenTM system
Refer to the control reference on page 25.
1Press [TV GUIDE].
Programs are categorized by color.
2Press [SUB MENU] to go to the
Navigation menu.
3Press [2,1] to select the item and
press [4].
One of the following screens will appear depending on the
item selected.
LISTINGS SORT SCHEDULE
SETUP MESSAGES PROMOTIONS
Common operations
The LISTINGS screen displays the station, title, time, length,
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Utilizing the TV Guide On ScreenTM system
Refer to the control reference on page 25.
1Press [TV GUIDE].
Programs are categorized by color.
2Press [SUB MENU] to go to the
Navigation menu.
3Press [2,1] to select the item and
press [4].
One of the following screens will appear depending on the
item selected.
LISTINGS SORT SCHEDULE
SETUP MESSAGES PROMOTIONS
Common operations
The LISTINGS screen displays the station, title, time, length,
contents and ratings. It allows you to scroll...")
28 RQT7394 Recording Utilizing the TV Guide On ScreenTM system Refer to the control reference on page 25. 1Press [TV GUIDE]. Programs are categorized by color. 2Press [SUB MENU] to go to the Navigation menu. 3Press [2,1] to select the item and press [4]. One of the following screens will appear depending on the item selected. LISTINGS SORT SCHEDULE SETUP MESSAGES PROMOTIONS Common operations The LISTINGS screen displays the station, title, time, length, contents and ratings. It allows you to scroll...
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The SETUP screen allows you to redo the channel settings,
customize the channel line-up and set the TV Guide On ScreenTM
system’s start-up pattern.
∫“Change system settings” menu–Access to the
TV Guide On ScreenTM system setup screenYou can also verify any information entered during setup, or
completely redo the setup, for the TV Guide On ScreenTM system.
1 Press [3,4] to select “Change system settings” and press
[ENTER].
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The SETUP screen allows you to redo the channel settings,
customize the channel line-up and set the TV Guide On ScreenTM
system’s start-up pattern.
∫“Change system settings” menu–Access to the
TV Guide On ScreenTM system setup screenYou can also verify any information entered during setup, or
completely redo the setup, for the TV Guide On ScreenTM system.
1 Press [3,4] to select “Change system settings” and press
[ENTER].
The information that was set is displayed, and you are...")
29 RQT7394 Recording The SETUP screen allows you to redo the channel settings, customize the channel line-up and set the TV Guide On ScreenTM system’s start-up pattern. ∫“Change system settings” menu–Access to the TV Guide On ScreenTM system setup screenYou can also verify any information entered during setup, or completely redo the setup, for the TV Guide On ScreenTM system. 1 Press [3,4] to select “Change system settings” and press [ENTER]. The information that was set is displayed, and you are...
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Playing back
Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs
≥It is possible to watch playback from one drive while recording on
another (editing is not possible).
≥It is not possible to play still pictures and MPEG4 titles while
recording.
≥It is not possible to play continuously from one side of a double
sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it
over.
≥When using 8 cm (3″) DVD-RAM, remove the disc from the
cartridge.
Preparation
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Playing back
Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs
≥It is possible to watch playback from one drive while recording on
another (editing is not possible).
≥It is not possible to play still pictures and MPEG4 titles while
recording.
≥It is not possible to play continuously from one side of a double
sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it
over.
≥When using 8 cm (3″) DVD-RAM, remove the disc from the
cartridge.
Preparation
Press [RETURN] to exit...")
30 RQT7394 Playing back Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs ≥It is possible to watch playback from one drive while recording on another (editing is not possible). ≥It is not possible to play still pictures and MPEG4 titles while recording. ≥It is not possible to play continuously from one side of a double sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it over. ≥When using 8 cm (3″) DVD-RAM, remove the disc from the cartridge. Preparation Press [RETURN] to exit...