Panasonic DIGA DMR-E85H Operating Instructions Manual

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• How to hold a discDo not touch the recorded surface.• If there is dirt or condensation on the discr_mlr_var_eClean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (LF-K2OODCA1,where available).eDo not use cleaners for CDs or cloths.Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.• Handling precautionseDo not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause discwarping and un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.)eDo not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writinginstrument.eDo not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, staticelectricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.eDo not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.eDo not use the following discs:-Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or IabeIs(rented discs, etc).-Discs that are badly warped or cracked.-Irregularly shaped discs, such as heartshapes.• Do not place in the following areas:-In direct sunlight.-In very dusty or humid areas.-Near a heater.The HDD is a high precision recording instrument and because of itslong recording capability and high speed operation it is a veryspecial device that is easily susceptible to damage.As a basic rule, save important video content to a DVD disc asbackup.• The HDD is a device that is not built to withstandvibration/shock or dustDepending on the setup environment and handling of the HDD somecontent may become damaged and play and recording may nolonger be possible. Especially during operation, do not subject theunit to any vibration, shock, or remove the AC power plug from thehousehold AC outlet. In the event of a power failure the content,during recording or play, may be damaged.• The HDD is a temporary storage deviceThe HDD is not an everlasting storage device for recorded content.Usethe HDD as a temporary storage place for viewing once, editing,or for saving to a DVD disc.• Immediately save (backup) all content as soonas you feel there may be problem with the HDDIf there is an irregularity within the HDD, strange sounds or problemswith picture (block noise, etc.) may result. Using the HDD in thiscondition may worsen the problem and in the worst case the HDDmay no longer become usable. As soon as you notice this type ofproblem, save all content to the DVD disc.Recorded content (data) on an HDD that has become unusable isunrecoverable.• Setup precautionseDo not place in an enclosed area so the rear cooling fanand the cooling vents on the side are covered up.ePlace the unit on a surface that is flat and not subject tovibration or impact.eDo not place on anything thatgenerates heat like a video cassette _ _recorder, etc. This uniteDo not place in an area often subject totemperature changes.ePlace in an area where condensation does not occur.Condensation is a phenomenon where moisture forms on acold surface when there is an extreme change in temperature.Condensation may cause internal damage to the unit.eOonditions where condensation may occur-When there is an extreme change in temperature (movingfrom a very hot location to a very cold location, or vice versa,or when subjected to an air conditioner or when cooled airdirectly impacts the unit.) When the HDD (warms duringoperation) is subjected to cold air, condensation may form onthe inside of the HDD and may cause damage to the HDDheads, etc.-When there is high humidity or a lot of steam in the room.-During the rainy season.eln the above situation, without turning the unit on, let the unitadjust to the room temperature and wait 2-3 hours untilcondensation is gone.• Cigarette smoke, etc. causes malfunction orbreakdownThe unit may breakdown if cigarette smoke or bug spray/vapor,etc. gets inside the unit.• While operatingeDo not move the unit or subject to vibration or impact. (TheHDD may become damaged.)eDo not remove the AC power plug from the household ACoutlet, or flip the power breaker switch.While the unit is on, the HDD is rotating at high speed. Sound ormovement due to rotation is normal.• When moving the unit(_) Turn the unit off. (Wait until "BYE" disappears from thedisplay.)@ Remove the AC power plug from the household AC outlet.(_) Move only after the unit has come to a complete stop (approx.2 minutes) in order to avoid subjecting to vibration and shock.(Even after turning the unit off, the HDD continues operatingfor a short time.)• HDD recording time remainingThis unit records using a VBR (Variable bit rate) data compressionsystem to vary recorded data segments to match video datasegments which may cause differences in the displayed amount oftime and space remaining for recording.If the remaining amount of time is insufficient, erase any unwantedtitles to create enough space before you start recording. (Erasing aplay list will not increase the amount of time.)• When "HDD SLP (SLEEP)" appears in the displayThe HDD has automatically gone into SLEEP mode in order toextend the life of the HDD.ePress [HDD] to activate.eWhile in SLEEP mode play or recording may not begin right awaybecause the HDD takes time to be re-activated.elf there is no disc in the unit, the HDD will go into SLEEP modeafter there has been no operation for 30 minutes or longer. Whennot using the unit, we recommend removing the disc.L_RQT7305