Panasonic DMR-EH60 Operating Instructions Manual

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47RQT8203Recording from a video cassette recorder[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]e.g., Connecting to the AV3 or DV input terminals on the frontYou can also connect to the AV4 input terminals on the rear.≥Turn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting.If the audio output of the other equipment is monauralConnect to L/MONO on the AV3 input terminals at the front.§ The S VIDEO terminal achieves a more vivid picture than theVIDEO terminal.When recording from the unit’s DV terminalSelect the type of audio recording from “Audio Mode for DV Input” inthe SETUP menu (➡ 56).When recording from DV equipment (e.g., digital video camcorder),you can record audio/video recordings from DV tape only.Preparation≥Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the recording drive.≥When recording bilingual programmes[HDD] [RAM]When both M 1 and M 2 is selected on the connected equipment,you can select the audio type in playback.[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]Select either M 1 or M 2 on the connected equipment. (Only eitherone type of M 1 or M 2 can be recorded.)≥When the output signal from the external equipment is NTSC,change the “TV System” to “NTSC” in the SETUP menu (➡ 61).This unit cannot record to discs containing both PAL and NTSCsignals. (However, both types of programmes can be recordedonto the HDD.)≥To reduce noise in input from a video cassette recorder, set “AV-inNR” to “On” in the on-screen menu (➡ 37).≥Check the time on the unit is correct.1 While stoppedPress [INPUT SELECT] to select theinput channel for the equipment youhave connected.e.g., If you have connected to AV3 input terminals, select“AV3”.2 Press [REC MODE] to select therecording mode.3 Start play on the other equipment.4 When you want to start recordingPress [¥ REC].Recording starts.To skip unwanted partsPress [;] to pause recording. (Press again to restart recording.)To stop recordingPress [∫].≥Using Flexible Recording (➡ 24), you can record the content of avideo cassette (approx. 1–8 hours) to a 4.7 GB disc with the bestpossible quality of recording without wasting disc space.[HDD] [RAM]When the “DV AUTO REC” function is used, programmes arerecorded as a title while at the same time chapters are created ateach break in the images and the play list is created automatically.Preparation1 Turn off the main unit and DV equipment, then connect theequipment with the unit’s DV input terminal (➡ left column).2 Turn on the main unit and DV equipment.3 Pause play of the DV equipment at the point you want recordingto start.4 Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the recording drive.≥When the output signal from the external equipment is NTSC,change the “TV System” to “NTSC” in the SETUP menu (➡ 61).1 While stoppedPress [REC MODE] to select therecording mode.2 Press [FUNCTIONS].3 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”and press [ENTER].4 Press [3, 4] to select “DV AUTOREC” and press [ENTER].5 Press [2, 1] to select “Rec” andpress [ENTER].Recording starts.When recording finishesThe confirmation screen appears. Press [ENTER] to finish DVautomatic recording.To stop recordingPress [∫].[Note]≥Only one piece of DV equipment (e.g., digital video camcorder) canbe connected to the unit via the DV input terminal.≥It is not possible to operate the unit from the connected DV equipment.≥The DV input on this unit is for use with DV equipment only. (Itcannot be connected to a computer, etc.)≥The DV equipment name may not be shown correctly.≥Depending on the DV equipment, the images or audio may not beinput properly.≥The date and time information on the tape of the DV equipment willnot be recorded.≥You cannot record and play simultaneously.Manual recordingHDDHDD DVDDVD SDSD1 2 34 5 67 8 9GUIDEFUNCTIONSAVPAGECHShowViewMANUAL SKIP0INPUT SELECTSKIP SLOW/SEARCHSTOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3NAVIGATORDIRECTPROG/CHECKSUB MENU RETURNDISPLAY STATUS CREATECHAPTER ERASEREC REC MODE EXT LINK TIMERTIME SLIP AUDIO DUBBING F RecENTERENTERCANCELTOPMENUS∫REC MODEHDD, DVD¥ RECINPUT SELECT;3,4,2,1ENTERFUNCTIONSHDD DVD SDEXT LINK CHDRIVESELECT RECS VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L/MONO -AUDIO IN-AV3 R/ k 1 . 31 . 3OPEN/CLOSEDV INL/MONO - AUDIO IN - RVIDEO INS VIDEO INDV INAudio/Video cableS Videocable§Yellow White RedThis unitOther video equipmentConnect to Audio/Video output terminals.DV cable(IEEE 1394, 4-pin)Almost all videos and DVD-Video on sale have been treatedto prevent illegal copying. Any software that has been sotreated cannot be recorded using this unit.DV automatic recording (DV AUTO REC)If the DV automatic recording function does not work properly,check the connections and DV equipment settings, and turn theunit off and back on.If that does not work, follow the instructions for manualrecording (➡ left column).Recording from a video cassette recorder47