Panasonic Dmr Eh50 Operating Instructions Manual

Getting started
Recording
Playing back
Editing
Transferring 
(Dubbing)
Convenient 
functions
Reference
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Operating Instructions
DVD Recorder
Model No.DMR-EH50
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 
the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
Region number supported by this unit
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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 
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Table of contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Useful features  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Disc and card handling  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Unit care  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Inserting/Removing the SD card   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5...

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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 dustDepending on the setup environment and handling of the HDD some content may become damaged and play and recording may no...

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Disc and card handling
∫How to hold a disc or card
Do not touch the recorded 
surface or the terminal surface.
∫Concerning non-cartridge discsBe careful about scratches and dirt.
∫If there is dirt or condensation on the disc
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
∫Handling precautions≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause disc 
warping and un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.)
≥Write on the label side of the disc only with a soft, oil-based felt...

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Using DVD-R, DVD-RW and +R on this unit
∫When recording an SAP program to DVD-R, etc.
Select the audio to record before recording or transferring (dubbing).
Some television programs are broadcast in SAP (Secondary Audio Program). You have to select the audio recording type before recording or 
transferring (dubbing) them to DVD-R, etc.
∫When you want to transfer (dub) titles in high speed mode from the HDD to DVD-R, etc.
Set “Rec. for High-Speed Dubbing” to “On” before recording...

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Accessories
∫Batteries
≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control.
≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
≥Do not mix old and new batteries.
≥Do not use different types at the same time.
≥Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥Do not take apart or short circuit.
≥Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
≥Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can 
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HDD, disc and card information
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≥You can play still pictures (JPEG/TIFF), CD-DA, Video CD and 
MP3 format data recorded on CD-R/RW. Close the session or 
finalize the disc after recording.
≥Play may be impossible on some CD-R or CD-RW discs due to the 
condition of the recording.
≥The producer of the disc can control how discs are played. So you 
may not always be able to control play as described in these 
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≥2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm (5z)
≥3.95 and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring
≥DVD-R recorded in DVD Video Recording format
≥DVD-R (DVD-Video format), DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R 
recorded on another unit and not finalized (
➡68).
≥PAL discs (you can still play the audio on DVD-Audio)
≥DVD-Video with a region number other than “1” or “ALL”
≥Blu-ray
≥DVD-ROM, DVD-R DL, +R DL, +R 8 cm (3z), CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, 
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Control reference guide
Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.
1Turn the unit on (➡16)
2Input select (IN1, IN2 or IN3) (➡47)
3Select drive (HDD, DVD or SD) (➡20, 30, 34)
4Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter numbers
5Cancel
6Basic operations for recording and play
7Show Top menu/Direct Navigator (➡30, 38)
8Smart Wheel (➡ below)
9Skip the specified time/Display the television image as a picture-
in-picture (➡23, 32)
:Show sub menu...