Panasonic Dmr E85 Operating Instructions Manual

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If you are using a cable TV box, set the following:
≥Cable TV box connection channel (Ch2/Ch3/Ch4/L3)
–If you are connecting the cable TV box to this unit’s L3 terminal, 
select “L3”.
–If you are connecting the cable TV box to this unit’s RF terminal, 
select “Ch2”, “Ch3” or “Ch4”, according to the cable TV box 
setting.
≥Cable TV box brand
(Select “Not listed” if you cannot find your cable TV box on the 
list.)
≥IR signal code
Make sure your cable TV box is set to the channel...

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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 (➡page 46).
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.
4Press [3,4] to select the item and 
press...

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Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote 
control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products 
close together.
Use “1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances. 
1Press [SETUP].
2Press [3,4] to select “Set Up” and 
press [1].
3Press [3,4] to select “Remote 
Control Code” and press [ENTER].
4Press [3,4] to select the code (1, 2, 
or 3) and press [ENTER].
5To change the code on the remote control
While pressing [ENTER], press and...

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HDD and disc information
≥We recommend using Panasonic discs. DVD-R from other manufacturers may not be recorded or played due to the condition of the recording.
∫Which should I use, DVD-RAM or DVD-R?
The following chart indicates the differences. Select based upon 
what you require.
§1You can erase, enter name and change thumbnail. Available 
space does not increase after erasing.
§2Only on DVD-RAM compatible players.§3After finalizing the disc (➡page 39, 46).§4Only one is...

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∫How to hold a disc
Do not touch the recorded surface.
∫If there is dirt or condensation on the disc
[RAM] [DVD-R]
≥Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (LF-K200DCA1, 
where available).
≥Do not use cleaners for CDs or cloths.
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]
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.)
≥Do not write on the label side...

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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.
≥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.
≥When using 8 cm (3″) DVD-RAM, remove the disc from the cartridge.≥You can record up to 500 titles on HDD, 99 titles on one disc.
≥It is not possible to record CPRM (➡page 46) protected material 
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Recording
Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may 
become shorter than indicated.
(Unit: hour)
§When “Recording Time in EP Mode” is set to “EP (6H)” in the 
SETUP menu.
The sound quality is better when using “EP (6H)” than when using 
“EP (8H)”.
[Note]
When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play may not be 
possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM. In this 
case use EP (6H) mode.
FR (Flexible Recording Mode)
The unit automatically selects a...

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Recording television programs
Refer to the control reference on page 16.
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording 
within the remaining disc space.
e.g.,
Preparation
≥Select the channel to record.
≥Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the recording drive.
1While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
2Press [3,4,2,1] to select 
“FLEXIBLE RECORDING” and press 
[ENTER].
3Press [2,1] to select “Hour” and 
“Min.” and press [3,4] to set the 
recording...

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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
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 “Channel” and press the numbered 
buttons.
–To...