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RQT6984

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric 
of Puerto Rico, Inc.,
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Panasonic DVD Recorder

Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty Coverage
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, 
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively 
referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, 
which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) 
repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished 
product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.

During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” 
warranty period, there will be no charge for parts.  You must carry-in or mail-in your product 
during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not 
warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United 
States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new 
product which was not sold “as is”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase 
date is required for warranty service.

Carry-In or Mail-In Service 
For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-211-PANA (7262) or visit 
Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax 
(787)-768-2910. 

Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES 
NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT 
COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not 
supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, 
mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment 
of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, 
modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), 
rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other 
Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER 
“LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE 
FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM 
THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS 
WARRANTY. 
(As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and 
from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or other recorded content. The 
items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.) ALL EXPRESS AND 
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF 
MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED 
WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or 
consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so 
the exclusions may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights 
which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or 
after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the 
problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s 
Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.

PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED 
WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

Product or Part Name

Parts

Labor

DVD Recorder

One (1) Year

One (1) Year

Rechargeable Batteries, 
DVD-RAM Disc (in 
exchange for defective 
item)

Ten (10) Days

Not Applicable

F0602NY

Customer Services Directory

For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request,
Dealer Locations, and Customer Service inquiries please visit Web Site:
http://www.panasonic.com
You can purchase parts, accessories, locate your nearest servicenter and more by visiting our 
Web Site
or E-mail us via web:
http://www.panasonic.com/consumer_electronics/support/customerfeedback.asp
Contact:
1-800-211-PANA (7262),
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

1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only)
1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only)
(Monday–Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.) Panasonic Services Company
20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(Accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Check)

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users,
TTY: 1-866-605-1277

Service in Puerto Rico

Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company/Factory Servicenter:

Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Phone (787) 750-4300    Fax (787) 768-2910

User memo:

The model number and serial number of this product can be
found on either the back or the bottom of the unit.
Please note them in the space provided below and keep for
future reference.

MODEL NUMBER

SERIAL NUMBER

DMR-E80H

DATE OF PURCHASE
DEALER NAME
DEALER ADDRESS

TELEPHONE NUMBER

61

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Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA)

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3

PANASONIC/TECHNICS PRODUCT—LIMITED WARRANTY

Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a
period as stated below from the date of original purchase.

Panasonic DVD Recorder One (1) year, parts and labour

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly installed, subjected to usage
for which the product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged during shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that
affects the reliability or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used commercially. Dry cell batteries are also
excluded from coverage under this warranty.
This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before
warranty service is performed.
THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EXCLUDING ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied
warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable. 

WARRANTY SERVICE
For product operation and information assistance,
 please contact your Dealer or our Customer Care Centre at: Telephone #: (905) 624-5505
Fax #: (905) 238-2360 Web: www.panasonic.ca

For product repairs, please contact one of the following:

Your Dealer who will inform you of an authorized Servicentre nearest you.

Our Customer Care Centre at (905) 624-5505 or www.panasonic.ca

A Panasonic Factory Servicentre listed below:

IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE

Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton. 

Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.

Richmond,
British Columbia

Calgary, Alberta

Mississauga, Ontario

Lachine, Québec

Panasonic Canada Inc.
12111 Riverside Way
Richmond, BC
V6W 1K8
Tel: (604) 278-4211
Fax: (604) 278-5627

Panasonic Canada Inc.
6835-8

th

 St. N. E.

Calgary, AB
T2E 7H7
Tel: (403) 295-3955
Fax: (403) 274-5493

Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Dr.
Mississauga, ON
L4W 2T3
Tel: (905) 624-8447
Fax: (905) 238-2418

Panasonic Canada Inc.
3075, rue Louis A. Amos
Lachine, QC
H8T 1C4
Tel: (514) 633-8684
Fax: (514) 633-8020

Summary of Contents for Diga DMR-E80H

Page 1: ...nit 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 1 ALL 2 4 1 Example PC DVD VIDEO RECORDER Operating Instructions Model No DMR E80H For U S A only The warranty can be found on page 60 For Canada only The warranty can be found on page 61 En las páginas 62 y...

Page 2: ...radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your o...

Page 3: ...istration card or register via the Internet at http www prodreg com panasonic 5 RQT6984 Setting up STEP 1 Antenna and television connections Preparation Refer to the television s operating instructions Turn the television off and disconnect its AC power supply cord To enjoy sound through other audio equipment page 51 To enjoy progressive video Connect to the component video 480P input terminals on...

Page 4: ...hen finished If the clock is an hour slower or faster than the actual time go to Time Zone Adjust to cor rect it page 47 4 When the display shows the correct time Press ENTER to complete Plug in Auto Tuning If the unit couldn t set the clock automatically Press ENTER to show the Manual Clock Setting screen Set the time manually page 47 To start Plug in Auto Tuning again after reloca tion for examp...

Page 5: ... 2 Press 3 4 to select TV Screen and press 1 3 Press 3 4 to select TV Type and press ENTER 4 Press 3 4 to select the item and press ENTER If you select a progressive output 480P item select Video in the on screen menu and set Transfer to suit the material page 41 To return to the previous screen Press RETURN When you are finished Press SETUP Regarding Progressive Television Picture Progressive ima...

Page 6: ...DVD R indicates DVD R that have not yet been finalized page 36 DVD R that have been finalized can use the same features as DVD Video Refer to features indicated DVD V DVD Video with a region number other than 1 or ALL 12 cm 5z 2 6 and 5 2 GB DVD RAM DVD RAM not recorded following the Video Recording Standard 3 95 and 4 7 GB DVD R for Authoring Unfinalized DVD R recorded on other equipment PAL disc...

Page 7: ...CH VOLUME SKIP DIRECTNAVIGATOR PLAY LIST TOP MENU ENTER MENU FUNCTIONS RETURN STOP PAUSE PLAY x1 3 SLOW SEARCH CANCEL 1 2 3 DVD TV 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 FRAME CM SKIP TIME SLIP ERASE REC PROG CHECK ADD DLT DUBBING RECMODE STATUS MARKER AUDIO SETUP DISPLAY POSITION MEMORY POWER J L K M N 3 2 1 4 5 9 6 7 8 A C G H I D F B P Q R U T O S E HDD DVD 13 RQT6984 Setting up Controls such as 1 function the same...

Page 8: ...mat it to ensure accurate recording page 36 Format There are limitations when recording to DVD R page 10 When recording MTS sound onto DVD R or recording using LPCM only one of either the main channel or the sub channel can be recorded Select at Select MTS page 45 For your reference You can record up to 250 programs on HDD 99 programs on one disc This unit is compatible with the Content Protection...

Page 9: ...o cassette recorder 17 RQT6984 Recording Playing while you are recording HDD RAM Press 1 PLAY Play starts from the beginning of the program being recorded Time slip indicator on the main unit lights Note Sound is not output while fast forwarding You can play a program previously recorded 1 During recording Press DIRECT NAVIGATOR Time slip indicator on the main unit lights 2 Press 3 4 to select a p...

Page 10: ... menu 4 Shows the previous menu RETURN Shows the menu screen VCD TOP MENU Shows the first menu screen DVD A DVD V MENU Shows the menu screen DVD V Note Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed Press when you have finished viewing to preserve the unit s motor and your television screen If appears on the television the operation is prohibited by the unit or disc Functions available vary fr...

Page 11: ...RY POWER 3 4 2 1 ENTER 2 1 9 1 PLAY t1 3 6 5 TIME SLIP CM SKIP HDD DVD Numbered buttons 9 9 Once Once Twice Twice Chapter track Chapter track Chapter track Play position DVD A DVD V VCD CD MP3 HDD RAM DVD R Play position Once Once Twice Twice Three times Program Program Program Marker 5 9 6 5 9 6 Slow motion play Frame by frame viewing Starting play from a selected item 21 RQT6984 Playing back HDD...

Page 12: ...ss ENTER After listing all the tracks in one group the list for the next group appears To exit the file list Press TOP MENU 1 While the file list is displayed Press 1 to display the tree screen 2 Press 3 4 2 1 to select a group and press ENTER The file list for the group appears To return to the file list Press RETURN DVD TV INPUTSELECT VCRPlus OPEN CLOSE TV VIDEO CH VOLUME SKIP DIRECTNAVIGATOR PL...

Page 13: ...EEKLY SAT ON Start time OFF Finish time The time increases or decreases in 30 minute increments if you hold the button MODE Recording mode page 15 SP XP FR EP LP Return to SP DRIVE HDD DVD RENEW Only when you set daily or weekly recording onto HDD page 26 Auto Renewal Recording ON OFF Enter Title Select Enter Title using 2 1 and press ENTER page 38 4 Press ENTER when you have finished programming ...

Page 14: ...ng can fit in the remaining space on the disc Date For recordings made daily or weekly the display will show as long as recordings can be made up to a maxi mum of one month from the present time based on the time remaining on the disc It may not be possible to record because of write protec tion because there is no more space left or because the number of possible programs has reached its maximum ...

Page 15: ...ill be recorded up to the point recording was stopped How ever if you stop dubbing in High Speed mode partway the part you tried recording will become unplayable Recording to DVD R will reduce the remaining amount of recordable disc space To add or remove from the dubbing list While the Dubbing List step 4 1 is displayed 1 Press 3 4 to select the dubbing list and press 1 2 Press 3 4 to select an i...

Page 16: ...tart point DVD RAM The loca tion of the whole disc s start point PLAY LIST Creation 0 00 05 Start End 3 Start 1 End Next Exit Scene No 0 00 05 RETURN ENTER SELECT PLAY LIST No 4 PLAY 01 DVD PLAY LIST Creation 0 00 05 Start End Start 1 End Next Exit Scene No 0 01 20 RETURN ENTER SELECT 0 01 20 3 3 PLAY LIST No 4 01 DVD HDD The location of the whole program s end point DVD RAM The location of the wh...

Page 17: ... by entering a 3 digit number with the numbered buttons e g 5 0 0 5 15 0 1 5 Preparation Press HDD or DVD to select the drive 33 RQT6984 Editing Repeat to erase other scenes Press 3 4 to select Exit and press ENTER The new scene is inserted before the highlighted scene Press 3 4 to select Next and press ENTER Repeat to add other scenes Repeat to move other scenes Press 3 4 2 1 to select the place ...

Page 18: ...URN 3 4 2 1 ENTER Numbered buttons 6 5 DIRECT NAVIGATOR HDD DVD 35 RQT6984 Editing Note The disc s available recording time may not increase after erasing short programs Computer data cannot be erased The available recording time on DVD R does not increase when you erase programs The lock symbol appears when the program is write protected Press 2 to set protection and press ENTER Note Use 6 5 and ...

Page 19: ... 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 POWER FUNCTIONS 3 4 2 1 ENTER HDD DVD HDD DVD RETURN 37 RQT6984 Editing The lock symbol appears closed when the disc is write protected Press 2 to set disc protection and press ENTER Note Computer data and still pictures JPEG TIFF cannot be erased Erase does not work if one or more programs are protected Press 2 to select Start and press ENTER DISC SETTING RETURN ENTER SELECT Pr...

Page 20: ...nge the audio being received or played Press AUDIO How the type changes depends on when you press the button While receiving MTS audio Multi channel Tele vision Sound Stereo Stereo Main audio stereo l v l SAP Secondary audio program SAP l v a Mono Main audio monaural If the broadcast is Mono i SAP audio will be monaural even if you select Stereo mode Select Mono if reception is poor during a stere...

Page 21: ... JPN Japanese CHI Chinese KOR Korean MAL Malay VIE Vietnamese THA Thai Others Disc Video Audio Play Sound track Subtitle 1 Audio channel OFF L R Î Digital 2 0 ch e g 3 2 1ch 41 RQT6984 Advanced operation e g DVD RAM Not available when playing Video CDs CDs and MP3 discs e g DVD Video Not available when playing CDs and MP3 discs When you have set TV Type to Aspect 4 3 480P or Aspect 16 9 480P in SE...

Page 22: ...T N S SETUP TimeDa te CH TIMER RECORDING N S DIRECT NAVIGATOR DISC SETTING RESUME PLAY PLAY LIST CREATE PLAY LIST FLEXIBLE REC PLAY FROM TOP DVD Using the FUNCTIONS window 43 RQT6984 Advanced operation On screen displays Displays appear on the television when you operate the unit to let you know what operation was performed and what condition the unit is in You can change the setting in the SETUP ...

Page 23: ... occurs when Automatic is selected Frame Sharper frame stills are shown Select if small text or fine pat terns cannot be seen clearly when Automatic is selected Seamless Play Turn seamless play on or off on discs with play lists Seamless Play does not work with programs recorded in LPCM or when using Quick View On The scenes in play lists are played seamlessly This may cause shifting of the points...

Page 24: ...setting if auto clock setting does not work or if there is no local PBS channel in your area 1 Press SETUP to show the menus 2 Press 3 4 to select Set Up and press 1 3 Press 3 4 to select Auto Clock Setting and press ENTER If you have not yet set channels the Auto Channel Clock Setting screen appears 4 Press ENTER Auto setting starts This can take some time up to a few hours in some cases To stop ...

Page 25: ...a System Auto Channel Setting Channel Caption Preset Channel Caption Manual Channel Caption VCR Plusi CH Setting CATV SETUP RETURN Set Up Disc Video Audio Display TV Screen Channel Proceed with the steps described below SETUP Set Up Disc Video Audio Display TV Screen ENTER Preset Caption Caption ChannelNumber GLOB ABC RETURN PBS CBS SELECT Channel Manual Channel Caption SETUP Set Up Disc Video Aud...

Page 26: ...VIDEO IN VHF UHF RF IN OUT1 OUT2 IN OUT IN IN2 IN1 IN OUT To cable TV jack Connect with 75 coaxial cable Audio Video cable included red white yellow red Cable TV box 2 way splitter Cable TV box Switch box Television This unit white yellow 51 RQT6984 Advanced operation This model can play Dolby Digital but only in two channels This model does not have a DTS decoder You must connect a unit with a Do...

Page 27: ...IDEO OUT L R Other video equipment Connect to the video and audio output terminals S video cable red white yellow red white yellow Audio Video cable included This unit 53 RQT6984 Advanced operation Other antenna connections Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna lead A single twin lead A twin lead and a coaxial cable Two twin leads If your television has both lead and coaxial VHF...

Page 28: ...w to hold a disc Do not touch the recorded surface If there is dirt or condensation on the disc Moisture may condense on discs after they are brought inside from the cold DVD RAM and DVD R Clean with an optional DVD RAM PD disc cleaner LF K200DCA1 where available Do not use cleaners or cloths for CDs to clean DVD RAM and DVD R DVD Audio DVD Video Video CD CD Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dr...

Page 29: ...o gressive output is on Set Progressive to OFF This problem is caused by the editing method or material used on DVD Video but should be corrected if you use interlace output 41 There is no apparent change in picture quality when adjusted with the Video menu in the on screen menus The effect is less perceivable with some types of video 57 RQT6984 Reference Sound Page Play Displays Remote control No...

Page 30: ...ording standards DVD RAM DVD video standards DVD R Optical pick up System with 1 lens 2 integration units 662 nm wavelength for DVDs 790 nm wavelength for CDs Recordable discs 12 cm 5q 4 7 GB DVD RAM discs 12 cm 5q 9 4 GB DVD RAM discs 8 cm 3q 2 8 GB DVD RAM discs 12 cm 5q 4 7 GB DVD R discs 8 cm 3q 1 4 GB DVD R discs for General Ver 2 0 Recording time Max 6 hours using 4 7 GB disc XP 60 minutes S...

Page 31: ...ge for defective item Ten 10 Days Not Applicable F0602NY Customer Services Directory For Product Information Operating Assistance Literature Request Dealer Locations and Customer Service inquiries please visit Web Site http www panasonic com You can purchase parts accessories locate your nearest servicenter and more by visiting our Web Site or E mail us via web http www panasonic com consumer_elec...

Page 32: ... bandeja e introduzca un disco Vuelva a pulsar el botón para cerrar la bandeja En un disco de doble cara no es posible grabar de manera continua desde una cara a la otra Será necesario expulsar el disco y darle la vuelta 4 Asegúrese de que DVD TV se encuentre en la posición DVD y pulse W X CH para seleccionar el canal 5 Pulse REC MODE para seleccionar el modo de grabación Seleccione XP SP LP o EP ...

Page 33: ... http www panasonic com Panasonic Sales Company Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico Inc PSC Ave 65 de Infantería Km 9 5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3 www panasonic ca pr RQT6984 P F0503FM3083 Language code list Input the code with numbered buttons Abkhazian 6566 Afar 6565 Afrikaans 6570 Albanian ...

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