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Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

Model No.

DMR-EH69

DMR-EH59

DMR-EH49

Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com

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 the instructions completely. 

Please keep this manual for future reference.

Instructions/notes regarding SD Cards and 

SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EH69 

model only.

Region number supported by 

this unit

Region numbers are allocated to DVD 

Recorders and DVD-Video according to where 

they are sold.

The region number of this unit is “

2

”.

The unit will play DVD-Video marked with 

labels containing “

2

” or “

ALL

”.

Example:

The GUIDE Plus+ system is available in the 

following countries:

Austria/Belgium/Germany/Italy/Luxembourg/

Netherlands/Spain/Switzerland

(As of April 2009)

This service may not be available in some 

areas in the above countries.

There may be changes in the service areas.

About descriptions in these operating 

instructions

These operating instructions are applicable to 

models DMR-EH69, DMR-EH59 and DMR-EH49. 

Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these 

operating instructions are of DMR-EH69.

[EH69]

 : indicates features applicable to DMR-

EH69 only.

[EH59]

 : indicates features applicable to DMR-

EH59 only.

[EH49]

 : indicates features applicable to DMR-

EH49 only.

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Summary of Contents for Diga DMR-EH59

Page 1: ...it is 2 The unit will play DVD Video marked with labels containing 2 or ALL Example The GUIDE Plus system is available in the following countries Austria Belgium Germany Italy Luxembourg Netherlands S...

Page 2: ...AA MIT N NESTEELL T YTETTY ESINETT KUTEN MALJAKKOA K YT VAIN SUOSITELTUJA LIS VARUSTEITA L IRROTA KANTTA TAI TAUSTAA SIS LL EI OLE K YTT J N HUOLLETTAVISSA OLEVIA OSIA HUOLLON SAA SUORITTAA VAIN AMMAT...

Page 3: ...ic recorded on HDD 38 Useful functions during music play 38 Convenient functions 39 FUNCTION MENU Display 39 Searching programmes in the GUIDE Plus list by name of title Find Titles 39 To pause the TV...

Page 4: ...ndling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period of time Store in...

Page 5: ...ending on frequency of use and the operating environment Carefully read the lens cleaner s instructions before use Do not obstruct the rear panel s internal cooling fan Setup precautions Do not place...

Page 6: ...operations 68 Channel select Change pages in the GUIDE Plus system 20 31 A Show SHOWVIEW screen 28 B Input select AV1 AV2 AV3 or DV 26 27 C Show Timer Recording screen 28 D Exit the menu screen E Show...

Page 7: ...cess to various functions FUNCTION MENU Display Video Picture Music FUNCTION MENU OK RETURN Playback Recording Delete Copy Others Drive Select Remain 30 00 SP HDD OK OK 1 OK OK 2 Select a function Sel...

Page 8: ...AC 220 to 240 V 50 Hz Fully wired 21 pin Scart cable AC mains lead included Connect only after all other connections are complete Cooling fan Connecting a terminal other than the 21 pin Scart termina...

Page 9: ...uipped with a digital DVI input terminal PC monitors etc Depending on the unit images may not be displayed properly or at all when connecting with a DVI HDMI switching cable Audio cannot be output Con...

Page 10: ...er set up is not possible If you want to set up the GUIDE Plus system Press 2 1 to select Yes and press OK Then go to step 2 on page11 If you do not want to set up the GUIDE Plus system or if you live...

Page 11: ...the programmes in a certain category The GUIDE Plus system is available in the following countries Austria Belgium Germany Italy Luxembourg Netherlands Spain Switzerland As of April 2009 This service...

Page 12: ...menu 63 of your unit will cause all Editor settings to return to the initial condition GUIDE Plus data download Download data automatically Download data manually During download GUIDE appears in the...

Page 13: ...t the desired station and press OK 2 Press 2 1 to select Yes and press OK The setting of the Host Channel can take some time To check the host channels of your country right Host Channel Data Download...

Page 14: ...dary audio recording are also applied to DVD RAM Turn this setting Off if high speed copy to R R DL RW V R R DL RW is not necessary The default setting is On 64 R discs recorded with this unit and R d...

Page 15: ...laying back a disc or title recorded on the HDD ensure that you match the TV System setting to the disc or title PAL or NTSC 66 Play only discs Disc type Logo Standard symbol Uses DVD Video DVD V High...

Page 16: ...High Speed USB memories of up to 128 GB can be used USB memories that support bulk only transfer CBI Control Bulk Interrupt is not supported Digital Cameras which require additional programme install...

Page 17: ...of files recognizable 1 200 files Support version Certified to the DivX Home Theater Profile Video Number of stream Up to 1 Codec DIV3 DIV4 DIVX DV50 Picture size 32 x 32 to 720 x 576 FPS Frame Per Se...

Page 18: ...to discs This may cause disc warping and un balanced rotation rendering it unusable Write on the label side of the disc only with a soft oil based felt pen Do not use ballpoint pens or other hard wri...

Page 19: ...the disc can control how discs are played So you may not always be able to control play as described in these operating instructions Read the disc s instructions carefully When a menu screen appears...

Page 20: ...hes In order to play DVD R DVD RW DVD Video format and R recorded with this unit on other DVD players it is necessary to finalise them 62 In order to play RW on other players we recommend you to creat...

Page 21: ...EC DIRECTTVREC EXT LINK EXT LINK REC MODE REC MODE REC REC MANUAL SKIP MANUAL SKIP CREATE CREATE CHAPTER CHAPTER F U N C T I O N M E N U D I R E C T N A V I G A T O R GUIDE RETURN RETURN PLAY x1 3 PAU...

Page 22: ...ast recorded title is deleted This space become available for recording after all the later recorded titles are deleted R R DL R R DL Available space does not increase even after the contents are dele...

Page 23: ...he default setting is On 64 You can copy titles in high speed mode max speed is 75X however the audio and aspect settings above are necessary before recording to the HDD Depending on the disc max spee...

Page 24: ...een is displayed Format the disc to use it However all the recorded contents are deleted Press 2 1 to select Yes and press OK To format a disc Deleting all the contents Format 61 R R DL RW V R R DL Th...

Page 25: ...cording 2 seconds after play stops 1 Press 2 Press 2 1 to select Stop Recording and press OK You can also change the drive and play while recording Press DRIVE SELECT 1 Press DIRECT NAVIGATOR during r...

Page 26: ...l of this unit to the Scart terminal of a VCR or a digital satellite receiver with a 21 pin Scart cable 71 Set AV2 Input to match the connected equipment in the Setup menu 67 Set Ext Link to match the...

Page 27: ...cording without wasting disc space HDD RAM R RW V R RW HDD RAM When the DV Auto Rec function is used programmes are recorded as a title while at the same time chapters are created at each break in the...

Page 28: ...is not enough remaining space recording automatically switches to the HDD 30 Relief Recording You can also press REC MODE to change the recording mode VPS PDC 30 ON OFF If the broadcasting station is...

Page 29: ...is turned off you can display the timer recording list by pressing PROG CHECK Press PROG CHECK To change a programme Press 3 4 to select the programme and press OK 28 right column step 3 To delete a...

Page 30: ...he scheduled time due to delayed start or extension of the programme duration Also if a programme is interrupted for example some special news is inserted the recording will be paused automatically an...

Page 31: ...the current programme Press OK Press GUIDE to toggle between the Landscape view and the Portrait view To view a programme list for another day Jump ahead 24 hours Press the Green button to jump ahead...

Page 32: ...5 0 0 1 5 Other discs Input a 2 digit number e g 5 0 5 15 1 5 This works only when stopped the screen on the right is displayed on the television with some discs VCD with playback control If you press...

Page 33: ...te and press OK Selected titles are bundled to form a group Release Grouping Press 2 1 to select Release and press OK When a group of titles has been selected all the titles in the group are released...

Page 34: ...e recording time may prevent the unit from showing pictures in the adequate aspect You may be able to adjust the aspect through the TV Successive play is not possible Playback is not possible if recor...

Page 35: ...can play WMA MP3 files recorded with a computer onto a DVD R DVD R DL CD R CD RW and USB memory You cannot play MP3 or WMA files on the USB memory while recording or copying 1 Show MP3 WMA Menu or MP...

Page 36: ...s are grouped by the shooting date in the HDD or DVD RAM You can arrange these still pictures and create an album 46 HDD RAM Grouped by date Number of pictures Shooting date HDD RAM R R DL CD USB SD A...

Page 37: ...memory for the slideshow music albums on the USB memory cannot be used as the soundtrack Even if a music album on USB memory is selected the music is not played Rotate RIGHT Rotate LEFT While playing...

Page 38: ...play To play music CD e g 5 0 5 15 1 5 To play music recorded on HDD e g 5 0 0 5 15 0 1 5 115 1 1 5 e g 5 0 0 0 5 115 0 1 1 5 15 0 0 1 5 1115 1 1 1 5 CD OK RETURN SELECT Play Music Copy Music P O W E...

Page 39: ...mporarily saved on the HDD will be deleted 1 Turn on the television and select the appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit 2 Turn on this unit and press W X CH to select the channel...

Page 40: ...nic s HDAVI Control compatible equipment This standard is compatible with Panasonic s conventional HDAVI equipment Please refer to individual manuals for other manufacturers equipment supporting VIERA...

Page 41: ...orarily saved on the HDD will be deleted Refer to the TV operating instructions for operating the TV 1 When you want to pause the TV programme Turn on the Pause Live TV function using the TV remote co...

Page 42: ...6 Press OPTION then 3 4 to select the operation and press OK You can go back to Title View To return to the previous screen Press RETURN To exit the screen Press DIRECT NAVIGATOR Chapter Each section...

Page 43: ...e into two 1Press OK at the point you want to divide the title 2Press 3 4 to select Finish and press OK 3Press 2 1 to select Divide and press OK To confirm the division point Press 3 4 to select Previ...

Page 44: ...1 to select the position to insert the chapter and press OK Press 3 to select other source titles Repeat steps 6 7 to add other chapters 8 Press RETURN All the selected scenes become the playlist To r...

Page 45: ...View Delete Refer to Playlist operations Playlists Chapter View 01 ARD 12 10 SUN 0 30 001 002 HDD 0 19 36 0 10 24 Chapter View screen Move Chapter Create Chapter Combine Chapters Delete Chapter Playl...

Page 46: ...um HDD RAM SD R JPEG Press 2 1 to select Delete and press OK Once deleted the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored Make certain before proceeding When deleting an album files other than t...

Page 47: ...ations for the Track View Music left step 3 6 Press 2 1 to select Delete and press OK The item is deleted To return to the previous screen Press RETURN To exit the screen Press EXIT Editing music 1Pre...

Page 48: ...WMA MP3 HDD Select Enter Track Name 47 Editing music step 3 Artist CD WMA MP3 HDD Select Enter Artist Name 47 Editing music step 3 Album of still pictures Select Enter Album Name 46 Editing still pic...

Page 49: ...DVD RW disc will be performed at the same speed as with a 4X Speed DVD RW disc 4 In this unit copying with a 16X Speed R disc will be performed at the same speed as with a 8X Speed R disc When record...

Page 50: ...perties of a title and sort COPY Navigator 1 Press 3 4 to select the title and press OPTION 2 Press 3 4 to select Properties or Sort and press OK Properties The name recording date channel etc of the...

Page 51: ...r than normal If you want copy to perform more quietly select Normal Silent in DVD Speed for High Speed Copy in the Setup menu 64 8 Press 2 1 to select Yes and press OK to start copying HDD R R DL RW...

Page 52: ...the operation time before play begins You can also set the recording time with the numbered buttons 2 Press 3 4 to select Start Copying and press OK Press 2 1 to select Yes and press OK to start copy...

Page 53: ...ecome a title You cannot playback SD Video in the camera s HDD with this unit You must copy the files to the HDD or a DVD RAM You cannot playback or record while copying SD Video Copying Video MPEG2 f...

Page 54: ...older and press A check mark is displayed Repeat this step until you select all necessary items Press again to cancel The items will be copied in the order of the copying list If you want to specify t...

Page 55: ...rom USB memories are grouped by the shooting date in the HDD or DVD RAM SD HDD This unit saves information about imported still pictures Therefore if still pictures are imported from the same SD card...

Page 56: ...CD will be recorded To return to the previous screen Press RETURN While recording no other operations can be performed Timer recordings will not proceed Tracks recorded on the HDD cannot be transferre...

Page 57: ...to select Yes and press OK The settings and lists may be cancelled in the following situations When a file has been recorded or deleted at the copy source When steps have been taken for instance to tu...

Page 58: ...ype Subtitle DVD V Turn the subtitle on off and select the language below Language HDD RAM R R DL RW V R R DL RW RW VR Only discs that contain subtitle on off information Turn the subtitle on off Subt...

Page 59: ...llustration to the right then select Auto When the output signal is NTSC Auto 1 normal Auto 2 Video Automatically detects the film and video content and appropriately converts it In addition to Auto 1...

Page 60: ...ame for each disc Preparation Press DRIVE SELECT to select the DVD drive RAM Release protection above Setting the protection After performing steps 1 3 left 1 Press 3 4 to select Disc Name and press O...

Page 61: ...n 60 Setting the protection After performing steps 1 3 60 Common procedures 1 Press 3 4 to select Format HDD Format Disc or Format Card and press OK 2 Press 2 1 to select Yes and press OK 3 Press 2 1...

Page 62: ...on of the recording Visit Panasonic s homepage for more information about DVDs http www panasonic europe com RW RW discs contain no Top Menu data Top Menu is a convenient function We recommend you cre...

Page 63: ...s Menus Options Setup Manual Tuning Auto Setup Restart Download from TV Disc Picture Sound Display Tuning Connection Others OK RETURN TAB SELECT Manual Tuning Pos Channel CH Pos Channel CH Delete Add...

Page 64: ...Unlock Soundtrack English German French Italian Spanish Dutch Swedish Original The original language of each disc will be selected Other Subtitle Automatic If the language selected for Soundtrack is n...

Page 65: ...connected equipment can process signals with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz Dolby Digital Select how to output the signal Select Bitstream if the connected equipment decodes the signal Select PCM if...

Page 66: ...before playing them 19 To change the setting all at once PAL NTSC While stopped keep pressing and OPEN CLOSE on the main unit at the same time for 5 or more seconds HDMI Settings Press OK to show the...

Page 67: ...d OK together for more than 5 seconds on the remote control Disc Picture Note Clock Usually the unit s setup function 10 automatically adjusts the clock to correct time Under some reception conditions...

Page 68: ...To cancel the Child Lock Press and hold OK and RETURN simultaneously until X HOLD disappears Television operation e g 01 0 1 10 1 0 Brand Code Brand Code Panasonic 01 02 03 04 METZ 05 28 AIWA 35 MITSU...

Page 69: ...EO or S VIDEO terminals RF RF IN IN RF RF OUT OUT AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO S L R R B Y P P COMPONENT COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO OUT OUT OUT OUT S VIDEO IN AUDIO IN R L VIDEO IN RF RF IN IN RF RF OUT OUT AUDIO VID...

Page 70: ...equipped with a digital DVI input terminal PC monitors etc Depending on the unit images may not be displayed properly or at all when connecting with a DVI HDMI switching cable Audio cannot be output C...

Page 71: ...Scart cable 21 pin Scart cable AV2 Input and AV2 Connection settings in the Setup menu 67 Required setting RF RF IN IN RF RF OUT OUT AV1 TV AV2 DECODER EXT AC IN AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO S L R R B Y P P COM...

Page 72: ...bility with this unit This unit records and plays DVD RAM DVD R DVD RW DVD Video format R and RW and plays DVD RW DVD Video Recording format However you cannot directly record to a DVD R DL or R DL di...

Page 73: ...er programming 26 28 What happens when I unplug my unit from the power outlet The GUIDE Plus system data will not be updated If the unit is disconnected from the power supply for a longer period of ti...

Page 74: ...D R DL and R DL disc on this unit Record to the HDD and then copy to the disc Unable to format This disc is not formatted properly Format it using DVD Management in FUNCTION MENU Not enough space on H...

Page 75: ...ted 61 UNSUPPORT You have inserted a disc the unit cannot play or record on 14 15 You tried to operate with a non compatible USB memory 16 F74 The HDMI connection could not be authenticated due to a t...

Page 76: ...e time displayed and the actual elapsed time e g actual one hour elapsed time may display as approximately 59 minutes 56 seconds This does not affect the recording U88 is displayed and the disc cannot...

Page 77: ...ches with this unit s TV system Picture may not be seen when more than 4 devices are connected with HDMI cables Reduce the number of connected devices The picture is distorted during play or video wil...

Page 78: ...on the main unit for about 10 seconds The unit is forcibly switched to standby Alternatively disconnect the AC mains lead wait one minute then reconnect it 2 Press I on the main unit to switch it on...

Page 79: ...the unit while Power Save is set to Off in the Setup menu Quick Start mode you cannot then stop recording for a few seconds The timer programme remains even after recording finishes The timer programm...

Page 80: ...5 or more seconds INIT will appear on the unit s display Quick View does not work This does not work when audio is other than Dolby Digital This does not work when recording is in XP or FR mode The re...

Page 81: ...he USB memory or of its contents is not compatible with the unit The contents on the USB memory may be damaged 16 17 The USB memory contains a folder structure and or file extensions that are not comp...

Page 82: ...errupted when you press buttons on the TV remote control that do not work for VIERA Link functions To return all the settings other than the main ones to the factory preset Select Yes in Shipping Cond...

Page 83: ...AL NTSC AV1 AV2 21 pin AV3 pin jack 1 Vp p 75 termination S Video in SECAM PAL NTSC AV2 21 pin AV3 S terminal 1 Vp p 75 termination RGB in PAL AV2 21 pin 0 7 Vp p PAL 75 termination Video out PAL NTSC...

Page 84: ...ble on equipment that can play such media You can finalise DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW DVD Video format R R DL on this unit After finalising the disc becomes play only and you can no longer record or edit H...

Page 85: ...frequency Sampling is the process of converting the heights of sound wave analog signal samples taken at set periods into digits digital encoding Sampling frequency is the number of samples taken per...

Page 86: ...with national legislation For business users in the European Union If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment please contact your dealer or supplier for further information Informatio...

Page 87: ...e to use the Gracenote Data the Gracenote Software and Gracenote Servers will terminate if you violate these restrictions If your license terminates you agree to cease any and all use of the Gracenote...

Page 88: ...external equipment digital satellite receiver EXT LINK 26 67 LPCM 65 84 Manual Skip 32 Menu DivX 34 35 MP3 35 Setup 63 WMA 35 Mode Recording 24 Still Mode 65 MP3 17 35 Copy 56 Edit 47 Play 35 38 Musi...

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