Panasonic Dmr E95 Operating Instructions Manual

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Convenient functions
You can use the preset captions, or manually enter new ones yourself.
The captions you enter are displayed when the channel is displayed and in the Direct Navigator screen.
≥You can set channel captions only after “Auto Channel Setting” is completed.
1Press [SETUP].
2Press [3,4] to select “Channel” and press [1].
3Press [3,4] to select “Preset 
Channel Captions” and press 
[ENTER].
4Press [3,4] to select the caption and 
press [1].
You can choose from the following...

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Specifications
Recording system:DVD Video Recording format (DVD-RAM)
DVD-Video format (DVD-R)
Recordable discs:
DVD-RAM :
12 cm (5
q) 4.7 GB, 12 cm (5q) 9.4 GB, 8 cm (3q) 2.8 GB
12 cm (5q) 4.7 GB (Ver. 2.1/3k–SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 1.0)
DVD-R :
12 cm (5
q) 4.7 GB, 8cm (3q) 1.4 GB (for General Ver. 2.0)
12 cm (5z) 4.7 GB (for General Ver. 2.0/4k–SPEED DVD-R
Revision 1.0)
Recording time:
≥Maximum 8 hours (with 4.7 GB disc)
≥Maximum 284 hours (with built-in 160 GB HDD)
Playable discs:...

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Glossary
Bitstream
This is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel) 
before it is decoded into its various channels.
CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media)
CPRM is technology used to protect broadcasts that are allowed to 
be recorded only once. Such broadcasts can be recorded only with 
CPRM compatible recorders and discs.
Dolby Digital
This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby 
Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio,...

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Frequently asked questions
Set upPage
Disc
Recording
TV Guide On Screen
TM system
What equipment is necessary to play 
multi channel surround sound?≥ DVD-Video:
You can play DVD-Video multi channel surround by digitally connecting an amplifier 
equipped with a Dolby Digital and a DTS decoder.
≥DVD-Audio:
This unit plays DVD-Audio in 2 channels. You cannot play multi channel surround sound.9
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Are the headphones and speakers 
directly connected to the unit?≥You cannot directly connect...

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Error messages
On the televisionPage
On the unit’s display
Cannot finish recording 
completely.≥The program was copy-protected.
≥The HDD or disc may be full.—
—
Cannot play.≥You inserted an incompatible disc (Discs recorded in PAL video, etc.).—
Cannot record on the disc.≥The disc may be dirty or scratched.
≥You cannot format a Microdrive or mobile hard disk on this unit.60
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Please check the disc.
Unable to format.
Cannot play back on this DVD-
Recorder.≥You tried to play a...

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Troubleshooting guide
Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart 
do not solve the problem, refer to the “Customer Services Directory” on page 61.
The following do not indicate a problem with this unit:
PowerPage
Displays
TV screen and video≥Regular disc rotating sounds.
≥Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions.
≥Image disturbance during search.≥Interruptions in reception due...

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SoundPag e
Operation
Recording/Timer recording/Transferring (dubbing)
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No sound.
Low volume.
Distorted sound.
Cannot hear the desired audio 
type.≥Check the connections and settings. Check the input mode on the amplifier if you have 
connected one.
≥Press [AUDIO] to select the audio. 
≥Turn off V.S.S. in the following cases.
–When using discs that do not have surround sound effects such as Karaoke discs.
–When playing MTS broadcast programs.
≥The disc may have a...

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Troubleshooting guide
Recording/Timer recording/Transferring (dubbing) (Continued) Page
TV Guide On Screen
TM system
Play
Cannot transfer (dub) to a DVD-
R disc using the high speed 
mode.≥When recording to the HDD, set “DVD-R High-Speed Recording” to “On” in the SETUP 
menu.48
When transferring (dubbing), it 
takes a long time even when 
high speed mode is selected.≥Use a disc that is compatible with high speed recording. Even if the disc is high speed 
recording compatible, the...

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EditPag e
Still pictures
1. Damage requiring service— The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if:
(a) The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged; or
(b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or
(c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or
(d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
(e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.
2. Servicing— Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described...

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Maintenance/HDD, disc and card handling
The precision parts in this unit are readily affected by the 
environment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust. 
Cigarette smoke also can cause malfunction or breakdown.
To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
≥Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that 
came with the cloth carefully.
Observe the following points to ensure continued listening...