Panasonic Dmr Eh50 Operating Instructions Manual

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1POWER 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 
power.
2Disc tray (➡20, 30)
3SD card slot (➡5)
4Lights when the HDD, DVD or SD drive is selected
5Display (➡below)
6Connecting to external equipment (➡47)
7Channel select (➡20)
8Open/close disc tray (➡20, 30)
9Select drive (➡20, 30, 34)
Drive changes each time you press [DRIVE SELECT].
:Stop (➡20, 30)
;Start play (➡30)

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STEP 1Connection
≥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.
≥Connection for transferring (dubbing)...

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≥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 recorder to be...

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STEP 1Connection
≥To reduce video tape noise while transferring (dubbing)
➡37, On-screen menu, Video, Line-in NR 
S-VIDEO OUT terminal
The S-VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the 
VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the television.)COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal
These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive 
output (
➡68) and provide a purer picture than the S-VIDEO OUT 
terminal.
≥Connect to terminals of the same color.
 Connection...

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∫Connection to a stereo amplifier∫To enjoy multi-channel surround sound on 
DVD-Video
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 terminals 
on your television. Refer to the television’s operating instructions.
∫A twin lead...

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STEP 2Setting up the TV Guide On ScreenTM system
After plugging the unit into your household AC outlet and pressing 
[ÍDVD POWER] to turn the unit on for the first time, the unit starts 
TV Guide On Screen
TM system setup.
IMPORTANT: The TV Guide On ScreenTM system must 
be setup whether it is then used or not. You cannot use 
the scheduled recording feature unless this setup is 
completed.
Preparation
≥Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to 
suit the...

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The unit begins trying various IR codes to see which one 
communicates properly with your cable TV box. It’s quite common 
for this phase of the setup to be repeated numerous times.
–If the cable TV box has changed to channel 09, select “Yes” and 
press [ENTER].
–If the cable TV box is still set to the same channel, select “No” 
and press [ENTER]. Repeat this step until the cable TV box 
changes to channel 09.
–If you want to try the code again for some reason, e.g., you...

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STEP 3Set up to match your television and remote control
You do not have to change the setting when connected to a 4:3 
standard aspect television that is not compatible with progressive 
output (
➡68).
1Press [SETUP].
2Press [3,4] to select “TV Screen” 
and press [1].
3Press [3,4] to select “TV Type” and 
press [ENTER].
≥Aspect 4:3/Aspect 16:9:
≥480p/480i:
–Select “480p” if the television is compatible with 
progressive output.
–Select “480i” if the television is not...

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You can configure the remote control TV operation buttons to turn 
the television on/off, change the television input mode, select the 
television channel and change the television volume.
1Point the remote control at the television
While pressing [ÍPOWER TV] enter 
the code with the numbered buttons.
e.g., 01: [0] ➡ [1]  10: [1] ➡ [0]
Manufacturer and Code No.
2Test by turning on the television and 
changing channels. 
≥Repeat the procedure until you find the code that allows...

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Recording television programs
[HDD]
≥You can record up to 500 titles on HDD. (When continuously 
recording for long durations, titles are automatically divided every 8 
hours.)
[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] 
≥You can record up to 99 titles on one disc.
[+R]
≥You can record up to 49 titles on one disc.
[SD]
≥It is not possible to record onto a card.
Preparation
≥Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit 
the connections to this unit.
≥Turn on this unit.
≥Press...