Panasonic DMRE95HPS DMRE95 User Guide - Page 3

Table of contents Getting started IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 Useful features 3 Accessories 4 The remote control 4 Control reference guide 5 STEP 1 Connection 6 STEP 2 Setting up the TV Guide On ScreenTM system 10 STEP 3 Set up to match your television and remote control 12 HDD, disc and card information 14 Recording Recording television programs 16 Recording modes and approximate recording times 17 Selecting audio to record 17 Playing while you are recording 18 Flexible Recording 18 Timer recording 19 Using the TV Guide On ScreenTM system to make timer recordings 19 Manually programming timer recordings 20 Using VCR Plusi system to make timer recordings 21 Check, change or delete a program 22 Utilizing TV Guide On ScreenTM system 23 Playing back Playing recorded video contents /Playing play-only discs 24 Operations during play 25 Editing operations during play 26 Changing audio during play 26 Using menus to play MP3 27 Playing still pictures 28 Useful functions during still picture play 29 Using on-screen menus and Status messages 30 On-screen menus 30 Status messages 31 Editing Editing titles/chapters 32 Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters 32 Title operations 33 Chapter operations 33 Creating, editing and playing play lists 34 Creating play lists 34 Editing and playing play lists/chapters 35 Play list operations 35 Chapter operations 35 Editing still pictures 36 Picture and folder operation 36 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 out perform older tape formats. The following information summarizes a few of these features. Instant recording You 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 overwriting already recorded content. HDD recording You can keep on recording your favorite programs to an internal HDD that is able to record up to 284 hours when using EP (8H) mode. You can also high speed transfer (dub) your favorite programs to DVD-RAM or DVD-R and create a backup disc. SD/PC card slots, DV input terminal This unit is equipped with interfaces that allow networking with digital equipment. ≥The SD/PC card slots of this unit let you transfer (dub) digital camera photographs from a card to DVD-RAM for easy storage without using a computer. ≥The DV automatic recording function of this unit lets you easily transfer (dub) digital images to the HDD by connecting only a single DV cable. Getting started Transfer (Dubbing) Transferring (dubbing) titles or play lists 37 One Touch Transfer (dubbing 38 Transferring (dubbing) using the transferring (dubbing) list . . . 38 Transferring (dubbing) a finalized DVD-R 40 Recording from a video cassette recorder 41 Manual recording 41 DV automatic recording (DV AUTO REC 41 Transferring (dubbing) still pictures 42 Transferring (dubbing) using the transferring (dubbing) list . . . 42 Transferring (dubbing) all the still pictures on a card -COPY ALL PICTURES 43 Convenient functions FUNCTIONS window 43 HDD, disc and card setting 44 Setting the protection 44 Providing a disc with a name 44 Erasing all titles and play lists-Erase all titles 44 Erasing all the contents of a disc or card-Format 45 Enabling DVD-R to be played on other equipment-Finalize . . 45 Entering text 46 Changing the unit's settings 47 Common procedures 47 Summary of settings 47 Channel/Clock settings when TV Guide On ScreenTM system is not used 50 Auto channel/clock settings 50 Channel captions 51 Reference Specifications 52 Glossary 53 Frequently asked questions 54 Error messages 55 Troubleshooting guide 56 Product Service 59 Maintenance/HDD, disc and card handling 60 Limited Warranty 61 Guía de referencia rápida en español 62 (Spanish Quick Reference) Index Backcover TV Guide On ScreenTM system The TV Guide On ScreenTM system provides a handy electronic program guide (EPG) for checking what's on. Setting up to record a broadcast is easy too. Simply select the desired program from the displayed list. You can also search for desired programs alphabetically or by displaying only the programs in a certain category. ≥This service may not be available in some areas. Instant play There is no need to rewind or search forward. Direct Navigator guides you to the beginning of the recorded video immediately. Chasing playback There is no need to wait until recording is complete. Without stopping recording, you can play the video currently being recorded from its beginning. Simultaneous Recording and Playback While recording, you can play another video program that was recorded previously. Time Slip During play and also while recording, you can jump to the scene you wish to view by specifying the skip time. RQT7392 3