Panasonic Dmr E55 Operating Instructions Manual

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Recording
≥Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer recording list by pressing [PROG/CHECK].
Press [PROG/CHECK].
∫To change a program
Press [3,4] to select the program and press [ENTER]. 
(➡page 20, step 3)
∫To delete a program
Press [3,4] to select the program and press [¢CANCEL] or 
[ADD/DLT].
∫To exit the timer recording list
Press [PROG/CHECK].
The message “TURN RECORDER OFF FOR TIMER 
RECORDING.” is shown on the television.
∫To put the unit on timer recording standby...

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Playing back
Playing discs
≥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.
1Press [

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Playing back
Operations during play
Stop
Press [∫].
The stopped position is memorized.
“PLAY” flashes in the unit’s display. (Excluding when playing from the Direct 
Navigator and when playing a play list.)
Resume play function
Press [1] (PLAY) to restart from this position.
Pa usePress [;].
Press again to restart play.
Search
Press [6] or [5].
≥On the main unit, press and hold [D] or [E].
≥The speed increases up to 5 steps.
≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.
≥Audio is heard during first level...

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Playing back
Playing discs
Refer to the control reference on page 22.
Press [AUDIO].
[RAM] [VCD]
LR>L>R
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≥When playing a SAP broadcast recorded DVD-RAM: 
MAIN()SAP
[DVD-A] [DVD-V]
You can change the audio channel number each time you press the 
button. This allows you to change things like the soundtrack 
language.
e.g., [DVD-V] English is the selected language (➡page 26, Sound 
track).
Editing operations during play
Erase
[RAM] [DVD-R]
1 Press [ERASE].
2 Press [2,1] to select...

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Playing back
Using menus to play MP3
[CD] (MP3 discs only)
This unit plays MP3 files recorded on CD-R/RW designed for audio 
recording that are finalized (➡page 40) on a computer. Files are 
treated as tracks and folders are treated as groups.
1Press [TOP MENU].
2Press [3,4] to select the track and 
press [ENTER].
Play continues to the last track in the last group.
≥“0” indicates the track currently playing.
≥You can also select the track with the numbered buttons.
e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]
15:...

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Playing back
Using on-screen menus
1Press [DISPLAY].
≥Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, 
etc.) and disc contents, there are some items that you 
cannot select or change.
2Press [3,4] to select the menu and 
press [1].
3Press [3,4] to select the item and 
press [1].
4Press [3,4] to select the setting.
≥Some items can be changed by pressing [ENTER].
To clear the on-screen menus
Press [DISPLAY].
§You may have to use the menus (➡page 22) on the disc to 
change.
≥The display...

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Playing back
This function works only when the elapsed play time is displayed.
§Only when you have selected “480P” in “TV Type” (➡page 14).
Play menu–Change play sequence
Repeat play
≥All[VCD] [CD] (excluding MP3 discs)
≥Chapter[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V]
≥Group[DVD-A] [CD] (MP3 discs only)
≥PL (Play list)[RAM]
≥Title[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V]
≥Tr a c k[DVD-A] [VCD] [CD]
Select “OFF” to cancel.
Video menu–Change picture quality
Picture
≥Normal:Default setting
≥Soft: Soft picture with fewer video...

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Editing
Editing titles/chapters
[RAM] [DVD-R]
≥The maximum number of items on a disc:
–Titles: 99
–Chapters: Approximately 1000
(Depends on disc contents.)
[Note]
≥Once erased or shortened, it cannot be restored to its original 
state. Make certain before proceeding.
≥You cannot edit during recording.Preparation
Release protection (cartridge ➡page 15, disc➡page 33). [RAM]
1Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
2Press [3,4,2,1] to select the title.
3Press [SUB MENU], then [3,4] to 
select the operation and...

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Editing
§ Multiple editing is possible.
§ Multiple editing is possible.
Title operations
Erase§
[RAM] [DVD-R]
Press [2,1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER].
≥The available recording time on DVD-R does not increase when you erase titles.
Properties
[RAM] [DVD-R]Information (e.g., time and date) is shown.
Enter Name
[RAM] [DVD-R]➡page 34, Entering text
Set up Protection§
Cancel Protection§
[RAM]If set, this will protect the title from accidental erasure.
Press [2,1] to select “Yes” and press...

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Editing
Creating, editing and playing play lists
[RAM]
≥The maximum number of items on a disc:
–Play lists: 99
–Chapters in play lists: Approximately 1000
(Depends on disc contents.)
Preparation
Release protection (cartridge ➡page 15, disc➡page 33).
1While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
2Press [3,4,2,1] to select “PLAY 
LIST” and press [ENTER].
3Press [3,4,2,1] to select “Create” 
and press [ENTER].
4Press [2,1] to select the source title 
and press [4].
≥Press [ENTER] to select all the chapters...