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Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance
and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read
these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
Region number supported by this unit
Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software
according to where they are sold.
≥The region number of this unit is "1".
≥The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing "1" or
"ALL".
Example:
P
1
1
2
ALL
4
Operating Instructions
DVD Video Recorder
Model No.
The warranty can be found on page 55.
La referencia rápida en español se puede encontrar
en la página 56.
This manual was printed with soy based ink.
DMR-E65
RQT7303-P
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. Region number supported by this unit Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software according to where they are sold. -
Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Getting started IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....2 Useful features ........3 Accessories. -
Page 4: Accessories
∏ 2 Batteries for remote control Product Registration Card Please complete and return the included product registration card, or register via the Internet at: http://www.prodreg.com/panasonic/ The remote control ∫ Batteries R6/LR6, AA, UM-3 ≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control. -
Page 5: Control Reference Guide
Control reference guide Remote control Turn the unit on (➡ page 10) Input select (L1, L2 or L3) (➡ page 39) Select channels and title numbers, etc./ Enter numbers Cancel Basic operations for recording and play Show Top menu/Direct Navigator (➡... -
Page 6: Step 1 Connection
STEP Connection ∫ Examples of equipment you can connect to this unit’s terminals Television Cable TV box Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment that may become hot. The heat can damage the unit. Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty. Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and the unit. -
Page 7: Connecting A Television And Vcr
≥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. Connecting a television and VCR A to X are indexes for Spanish Quick Reference. indicates included accessories. -
Page 8: Connecting A Cable Tv Box
STEP Connection Connecting a cable TV box ≥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. -
Page 9: Connecting An Amplifier Or System Component
Connecting an amplifier or system component ∫ Connection to a stereo amplifier Amplifier’s rear panel Audio cable To OUT1 or OUT2 If the antenna connector doesn’t match Other antenna connections to the unit 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. -
Page 10: Step 2 Setting Up The Tv Guide On Screen
STEP Setting up the TV Guide On Screen POWER Í/I SD CARD PC CARD EJECT POWER DVD POWER POWER Í DVD POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO DRIVE SELECT Numbered buttons CANCEL SKIP STOP PAUSE DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU ENTER SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY SETUP... - Page 11 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 IN3 (L3) terminal, select “L3”. –If you are connecting the cable TV box to this unit’s RF terminal, select “Ch2”, “Ch3”...
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Page 12: Step 3 Set Up To Match Your Television And Remote Control
Point the remote control at the television SD/PC PAGE While pressing [Í POWER TV], enter the code with the numbered buttons. AUDIO Manufacturer and Code No. CM SKIP Panasonic National QUASAR PLAY/x1.3 FISHER FUNCTIONS GOLDSTAR 3,4,2,1 HITACHI... -
Page 13: When Other Panasonic Products Respond To This Remote Control
When other Panasonic products respond to this remote control 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. -
Page 14: Disc And Card Information
≥4.7 GB, 12 cm (5z) ≥1.4 GB, 8 cm (3z) [DVD-R] ≥We recommend using Panasonic discs and cards. 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. - Page 15 (➡ page 36, 48). ≥Compatible with: FAT 12 or FAT 16 ≥We recommend using a Panasonic SD card. ≥You cannot use SD cards that exceed 2 GB. ≥We recommend using this unit to format a card before recording (➡ page 41, 48).
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Page 16: Recording Television Programs
Recording television programs SD CARD PC CARD EJECT POWER Time Slip indicator DVD POWER POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO DRIVE SELECT Numbered buttons CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE ∫ DIRECT NAVIGATOR DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU ENTER SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY TIME SLIP SETUP... -
Page 17: Recording Modes And Approximate Recording Times
∫ To specify a time to stop recording—One Touch Recording During recording Press [¥ REC] to select the recording time. Each time you press the button: 0:30 "# 1:00 "# 1:30 "# 2:00 "# 3:00 "# 4:00 ^"""""""""""" Counter (cancel) ,"""""""""""} ≥This does not work during timer recordings (➡... -
Page 18: Playing While You Are Recording
Recording television programs Refer to the control reference on page 16. [RAM] Playing while you are recording While recording to the DVD-RAM you can view the title being recorded from the beginning as well as play a recorded title. Playing from the beginning of the title you are recording—Chasing playback Press [1] (PLAY). -
Page 19: Timer Recording
Timer recording DVD POWER POWER Í DVD POWER VOLUME INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO SD/PC DRIVE SELECT PAGE Numbered buttons AUDIO CANCEL VCR Plus+ CM SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 ∫ DIRECT NAVIGATOR FUNCTIONS DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU ENTER SUB MENU RETURN PROG/CHECK TV GUIDE... -
Page 20: Manually Programming Timer Recordings
Timer recording DVD POWER POWER Í DVD POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO DRIVE SELECT Numbered buttons CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE ∫ DIRECT NAVIGATOR DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU ENTER SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY TIME SLIP PROG/CHECK SETUP ERASE REC MODE “Blue”... -
Page 21: Using Vcr Plusi System To Make Timer Recordings
Using VCR Plusi system to make timer recordings Entering PlusCode ® number is an easy way of timer recording. You can find them in TV listings in newspapers and magazines. ≥You can enter up to 8 days in advance. ≥VCR Plusi system works only after this unit downloads the television program list (➡... -
Page 22: Check, Change Or Delete A Program
Timer recording DVD POWER POWER Í DVD POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO DRIVE SELECT Numbered buttons CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU ENTER SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY TIME SLIP PROG/CHECK SETUP ERASE REC MODE “Blue” button Info CHAPTER Info... -
Page 23: Utilizing Tv Guide On Screen
Utilizing TV Guide On Screen Press [TV GUIDE]. Program viewed before the program list was opened. SCHEDULE LISTINGS TODAY TODAY 8:00PM 8:30PM Last Channel Advertise- NWGB ments 8:00 8:30 FAVORITES RECORD Icons NWBG Stereo ducation Closed caption ANiMe Re-run Network On-screen guidance The functions of the “Green”... -
Page 24: Playing Recorded Video Contents/Playing Play-Only Discs
Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs SD CARD PC CARD EJECT POWER DVD POWER POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO DRIVE SELECT Numbered buttons CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE ∫ DIRECT NAVIGATOR DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU TOP MENU ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY... -
Page 25: Operations During Play
Operations during play Press [∫]. The stopped position is memorized. “PLAY” flashes in the unit’s display. (Excluding when playing from the Direct Stop Navigator and when playing a play list.) Resume play function Press [1] (PLAY) to restart from this position. Press [;]. -
Page 26: Editing Operations During Play
Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Refer to the control reference on page 24. Editing operations during play Erase [RAM] [DVD-R] Create chapters (➡ page 32, Title/Chapter) [RAM] Changing audio during play Press [AUDIO]. [RAM] [VCD] LR>L>R ^---------------} e.g., “L R” is selected ≥When playing an SAP broadcast recorded on DVD-RAM: MAIN()SAP [Note]... -
Page 27: Using Menus To Play Mp3
Using menus to play MP3 DVD POWER POWER VOLUME INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO SD/PC DRIVE SELECT PAGE Numbered buttons AUDIO CANCEL VCR Plus+ CM SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 DIRECT NAVIGATOR FUNCTIONS TOP MENU TOP MENU ENTER SUB MENU RETURN PROG/CHECK TV GUIDE DISPLAY... -
Page 28: Playing Still Pictures
Playing still pictures PC card slot SD CARD PC CARD EJECT POWER DVD, SD, PC indicator SD card slot DVD POWER POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO DRIVE SELECT Numbered buttons CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE ∫ DIRECT NAVIGATOR DIRECT DIRECT NAVIGATOR NAVIGATOR... -
Page 29: Useful Functions During Still Picture Play
[RAM] [SD] [PC] Press [DVD] or [SD/PC] to select the drive. ≥Each time you press [SD/PC]: SD card drive ,". PC card drive ≥On the main unit, press [DRIVE SELECT] several times. The indicator lights up on the unit. Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Picture (JPEG) View DIRECT NAVIGATOR Picture (JPEG) View... -
Page 30: Using On-Screen Menus And Status Messages
Using on-screen menus and Status messages DVD POWER POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO DRIVE SELECT CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU ENTER SUB MENU DISPLAY PROG/CHECK DISPLAY TIME SLIP SETUP ERASE REC MODE Info CHAPTER On-screen menus Press [DISPLAY]. -
Page 31: Status Messages
Play menu–Change the play sequence This function works only when the elapsed play time is displayed. 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] ≥Track [DVD-A] [VCD]... -
Page 32: Editing Titles/Chapters
Editing titles/chapters DVD POWER POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO DRIVE SELECT CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE DIRECT NAVIGATOR DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY TIME SLIP SETUP ERASE REC MODE Info CHAPTER [RAM] [DVD-R] Title/Chapter Programs are recorded as a single title consisting of one chapter. -
Page 33: Title Operations
Title operations Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER]. § Erase ≥Once erased, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding. [RAM] [DVD-R] ≥The available recording time on DVD-R does not increase when you erase titles. Information (e.g., time and date) is shown. -
Page 34: Creating, Editing And Playing Play Lists
Creating, editing and playing play lists DVD POWER POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO DRIVE SELECT CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY TIME SLIP SETUP ERASE REC MODE Info CHAPTER [RAM] You can arrange the chapters (➡... -
Page 35: Editing And Playing Play Lists/Chapters
Editing and playing play lists/chapters Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “PLAY LIST” and press [ENTER]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the play list. To start play ➡ Press [ENTER]. To edit ➡ Step 4. PLAY LIST Play List View DVD-RAM... -
Page 36: Editing Still Pictures
Editing still pictures DVD POWER POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO DRIVE SELECT CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE DIRECT NAVIGATOR DIRECT DIRECT NAVIGATOR NAVIGATOR TOP MENU ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY TIME SLIP SETUP ERASE REC MODE CHAPTER [RAM] [SD] [PC] Preparation ≥Press [DVD] or [SD/PC] to select the drive. -
Page 37: Entering Text
Entering text DVD POWER POWER VOLUME INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO SD/PC DRIVE SELECT PAGE Numbered buttons AUDIO CANCEL VCR Plus+ CM SKIP ¢ CANCEL SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 ∫ DIRECT NAVIGATOR FUNCTIONS TOP MENU ENTER SUB MENU RETURN PROG/CHECK TV GUIDE DISPLAY TIME SLIP SETUP... -
Page 38: Transferring (Dubbing) Still Pictures
Transferring (dubbing) still pictures INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO INPUT SELECT DRIVE SELECT CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE ∫ DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU ENTER SUB MENU SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY TIME SLIP SETUP ERASE REC MODE Info CHAPTER [RAM] [SD] [PC] Transferring (dubbing) using the transferring (dubbing) list While stopped... -
Page 39: Transferring (Dubbing) All The Still Pictures Of A Card Onto A Dvd-Ram-Copy All Pictures
Transferring (dubbing) all the still pictures of a card onto a DVD-RAM— COPY ALL PICTURES [SD] or [PC] > [RAM] Preparation Press [SD/PC] to select the source drive. While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “COPY ALL PICTURES”... -
Page 40: Functions Window
FUNCTIONS window DVD POWER POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO SD/PC DRIVE SELECT CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU ENTER SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY TIME SLIP SETUP ERASE REC MODE Info CHAPTER By using the FUNCTIONS window you may access the main functions quickly and easily. -
Page 41: Erasing All Titles And Play Lists-Erase All Titles
Play on other players DVD-R finalized on this unit may not be playable on other players due to the condition of the recording. ≥Visit Panasonic’s homepage for more information about DVDs. http://www.panasonic.com/playDVD-R To return to the previous screen Press [RETURN]. -
Page 42: Changing The Unit's Settings
Changing the unit’s settings DVD POWER POWER Í DVD POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO DRIVE SELECT Numbered buttons CANCEL VCR Plus+ ¢ CANCEL SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU ENTER SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY TIME SLIP SETUP ERASE REC MODE SETUP Info CHAPTER... - Page 43 Tabs Menus Disc Ratings Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. Continued Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons when the password screen is shown. ≥Do not forget your password. Recording Time in EP Mode Select the maximum number of hours for recording in EP mode (➡...
- Page 44 Changing the unit’s settings Tabs Audio Digital Audio Output Change the settings when you have connected equipment through this unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (➡ page 9). Continued ≥Press [ENTER] to show the following settings. PCM Down Conversion Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.
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Page 45: Channel/Clock Settings When Tv Guide On Screen
Channel/Clock settings when TV Guide On Screen Refer to the control reference on page 42. Preparation: If the television program list has already been downloaded, return the unit to the factory preset condition using the steps indicated below. When the unit is on and stopped 1 Press and hold [X CH] and [W CH] on the main unit for about five seconds. -
Page 46: Channel Captions
Channel/Clock settings when TV Guide On Screen Refer to the control reference on page 42. Channel captions 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”... -
Page 47: Specifications
Specifications Recording system: DVD Video Recording format (DVD-RAM) DVD-Video format (DVD-R) Recordable discs: DVD-RAM : 12 cm (5q) 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 (5q) 4.7 GB, 8cm (3q) 1.4 GB (for General Ver. -
Page 48: Glossary
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. -
Page 49: Frequently Asked Questions
≥All Panasonic televisions that have 480P input terminals are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television. ≥You can play them if the video standard is NTSC. -
Page 50: Error Messages
Error messages On the television Cannot finish recording completely. Cannot play. Cannot record on the disc. Please check the disc. Unable to format. Cannot play back on this DVD- Recorder. Cannot record. Disc is full. Cannot record. Maximum number of titles exceeded. Error has occurred. -
Page 51: Troubleshooting Guide
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 55. The following do not indicate a problem with this unit: ≥Regular disc rotating sounds. - Page 52 ≥A DVD-R recorded on this unit may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD recorders. ≥You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the unit can record onto.
- Page 53 TV Guide On Screen system ≥Leave the unit turned off over night. Television program list does ≥Check the connection and set up the TV Guide On Screen not display when [TV GUIDE] is ≥Consult your service provider if you are using a cable TV box. pressed.
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Page 54: Product Service
Troubleshooting guide Still pictures Cannot display Direct Navigator screen. Cannot edit or format a card. The contents of the card cannot be read. Transferring (dubbing), erasing and setting protection takes a long time. The PC card cannot be removed. Product Service 1. -
Page 55: Limited Warranty
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST. For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pasc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@panasonic.com... -
Page 56: Guía De Referencia Rápida En Español
Instalación básica Conexión de un televisor y videograbadora Consulte la ilustración que aparece en la página 7 de la sección en idioma inglés. ≥Las conexiones del equipo descritas son ejemplos. ≥Antes de hacer la conexión, apague todos los equipos y lea los manuales de instrucciones apropiados. - Page 57 Ranura de tarjeta PC Bandeja de disco SD CARD PC CARD EJECT POWER Indicador Time Slip Ranura de tarjeta SD Indicador DVD, SD, PC DVD POWER POWER Í DVD POWER VOLUME INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO SD/PC DRIVE SELECT PAGE Botones numerados AUDIO CANCEL VCR Plus+...
- Page 58 Grabación de programas de televisión Consulte la referencia de controles en la página 57. [RAM] [DVD-R] ≥Puede grabar hasta 99 títulos en un disco. ≥No es posible grabar continuamente desde una cara a la otra en un disco de dos caras. Tendrá que expulsar el disco y darlo la vuelta.
- Page 59 Reproducción de discos y tarjetas Consulte la referencia de controles en la página 57 Reproducción del contenido de vídeo grabado/reproducción de discos solamente ≥No es posible reproducir continuamente desde una cara a la otra en un disco de dos caras. Tendrá que expulsar el disco y darlo la vuelta. ≥Cuando utilice discos DVD-RAM de 8 cm (3″...
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Page 60: Index
MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 http://www.panasonic.com C 2004 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Printed in Japan Enter name disc .