Panasonic DMR-E55S User Manual

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Reference
Error messages
On the television Page
On the unit’s display
Cannot finish recording
completely.
≥The program was copy-protected.
≥The disc may be full.
—
—
Cannot play. ≥You inserted an incompatible disc (Discs recorded in PAL video etc.). —
Cannot record on the disc. ≥The disc may be dirty or scratched. 15
Unable to format.
Please check the disc.
Cannot record. Disc is full. ≥Create space by erasing any unnecessary titles. [RAM]
≥Use a new disc. [RAM] [DVD-R]
24, 29, 33
—
Cannot record. Maximum
number of titles exceeded.
Error has occurred. Please
press ENTER.
≥Press [ENTER] to start recovery process. You cannot operate the unit while it is recovering
(“SELF CHECK” appears on the unit’s display).
—
No disc ≥The disc may be upside down. —
Please change the disc. ≥There may be a problem with the disc. Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] to remove it and check it
for scratches or dirt. (The unit turns off automatically after you open the tray.)
15
This is a non-recordable disc. ≥The unit cannot record on the disc you inserted. Insert a DVD-RAM or unfinalized DVD-R.
≥You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM. Format the disc with this unit.
—
33
This disc is not formatted
properly.
$
≥The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc. —
CHK REMOTE 
(“∑” stands for a number.)
≥The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the
remote control.
Press and hold [ENTER] and the indicated number button at
the same time for more than 2 seconds.
14
HARD ERR ≥If there is no change after turning the unit on and off, consult the dealer where the unit was
purchased.
—
NO READ ≥The disc is dirty or badly scratched. The unit cannot record, play, or edit.
≥You have used a DVD-RAM/PD lens cleaner and it has finished. Press [< OPEN/CLOSE]
to eject the disc.
15
—
PROG FULL ≥There are already 16 timer programs. Delete unnecessary timer programs. 21
SELF CHECK ≥There was a power failure or the AC plug was disconnected while the unit was on. The unit
is carrying out its recovery process. Wait until the message disappears.
—
UNSUPPORT ≥You have inserted a disc the unit cannot play or record on. 15
U14 ≥The unit is hot.
The unit switches to standby for safety reasons. Wait for about 30 minutes until the
message disappears.
Select a position with good ventilation when installing the unit. Do not block the cooling fan
on the rear of the unit.
—
U99 ≥The unit fails to operate properly. Press [POWER Í/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to
standby. Now press [POWER Í/I] on the main unit again to turn the unit on.
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Panasonic DMR-E55S Specifications

General

Brand	Panasonic
Model	DMR-E55S
Category	DVR
Language	English

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Useful Features

Instant Recording

Records immediately without searching for space.

Instant Play

Accesses recorded video immediately without rewinding.

Chasing Playback

Allows playback of recorded content while recording.

Accessories

Remote Control

Details about the remote control unit and its operation.

Batteries

Information on battery usage for the remote control.

Control Reference Guide

Remote Control

Identifies buttons and functions on the remote control.

Main Unit

Identifies buttons and ports on the main device.

STEP 1 Connection

Examples of Equipment Connections

Illustrates how to connect various external devices to the unit.

STEP 1 Connection (cont.)

Connecting a Television and VCR

Details the process of connecting a TV and VCR to the unit.

STEP 1 Connection (cont.)

Connecting Cable TV Box/Satellite Receiver

Guides connection to cable TV or satellite receiver services.

STEP 1 Connection (cont.)

Connecting Amplifier/System Component

Instructions for connecting audio amplifiers or system components.

STEP 2 Plug-in Auto Tuning

Preparation

Steps to prepare before starting the auto tuning process.

STEP 2 Plug-in Auto Tuning (cont.)

Adding and Deleting Channels

How to manage available TV channels.

STEP 3 Channel Settings

VCR Plus+ Guide Channel Settings

Setting up channels for VCR Plus+ programming.

STEP 3 Channel Settings (cont.)

Channel Captions

How to assign custom names or captions to channels.

STEP 4 Set Up to Match Television and Remote Control

Television Operation

Configuring the remote to control TV functions.

Selecting Television Type

Setting the unit to match the connected TV's aspect ratio.

Disc Information

Discs for Recording and Play

Details supported disc types and their capabilities.

Disc Handling and Precautions

Guidelines for safely handling discs and preventing damage.

Recording

Recording Television Programs

Step-by-step guide to recording TV broadcasts.

Recording (cont.)

Recording Modes and Times

Explains different recording quality modes and their durations.

Playing While Recording

Features like Chasing Playback and Simultaneous Playback.

Recording (cont.)

Flexible Recording

Automatically adjusts quality for remaining disc space.

Recording from Video Cassette Recorder

How to record content from a VCR.

Recording (cont.)

Timer Recording

Setting up automatic recordings at scheduled times.

Using VCR Plus+ Number

Easy timer recording using VCR Plus+ codes.

Recording (cont.)

Manually Programming Timer Recordings

Manual steps for setting up timer recordings.

Recording (cont.)

Check, Change, or Delete Program

Managing programmed timer recordings.

Playing Back

Playing Discs

Basic steps for inserting and playing discs.

Selecting Recorded Programs

How to choose and play titles from recorded discs.

Playing Back (cont.)

Operations During Play

Controls for stop, pause, search, skip, and playback speed.

Playing Back (cont.)

Editing Operations During Play

Erasing titles and creating chapters during playback.

Changing Audio During Play

Adjusting audio settings like stereo or SAP during playback.

Playing Back (cont.)

Using Menus to Play MP3

How to navigate and play MP3 files from discs.

Playing Back (cont.)

Common Procedures

General steps for using on-screen menus.

Disc Menu Settings

Configuring disc playback options like sound, subtitle, and angle.

Playing Back (cont.)

Play Menu Options

Changing playback sequence, picture quality, and sound effects.

Editing

Editing Titles/Chapters

Procedures for managing recorded titles and chapters.

Editing (cont.)

Title Operations

Erasing, renaming, protecting, shortening titles.

Chapter Operations

Erasing, dividing, and combining chapters.

Editing (cont.)

Creating, Editing, and Playing Play Lists

How to create and manage custom playback sequences.

Editing (cont.)

Editing and Playing Play Lists/Chapters

Modifying and playing created play lists.

Play List Operations

Managing play lists, including copying and erasing.

Convenient Functions

Disc Setting

Accessing disc management options like protection and formatting.

Convenient Functions (cont.)

Disc Name and Protection

Setting disc names and enabling write protection.

Finalize and Format Disc

Procedures for finalizing discs for playback and formatting media.

Convenient Functions (cont.)

Entering Text

How to input text for titles, play lists, and disc names.

Convenient Functions (cont.)

FUNCTIONS Window and Status Messages

Using the FUNCTIONS window and understanding status messages.

Convenient Functions (cont.)

Changing Unit Settings Summary

Overview of configurable system settings and their options.

Convenient Functions (cont.)

Video, Audio, and Display Settings

Adjusting video, audio, and display properties.

Convenient Functions (cont.)

Clock and Time Zone Settings

Setting the unit's clock and time zone.

Common Procedures

General navigation and menu access steps.

Reference

Specifications

Technical details and operating parameters of the unit.

Maintenance

Care and cleaning instructions for the unit.

Reference (cont.)

Glossary

Definitions of technical terms used in the manual.

Reference (cont.)

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common user queries about the unit.

Reference (cont.)

Error Messages

Explains error codes and their meanings.

Reference (cont.)

Troubleshooting Guide

Steps to diagnose and resolve common problems.

Reference (cont.)

Troubleshooting Guide (Sound, Operation, Recording)

Troubleshooting specific issues related to sound, operation, and recording.

Reference (cont.)

Troubleshooting Guide (Play, Edit)

Troubleshooting issues during playback and editing.

Product Service and Information

Information on repairs, service, and product support.

Reference (cont.)

Limited Warranty (U.S.A.)

Details of the product warranty for the United States.

Customer Service Directory

Contact information for support and service in the U.S.A.

Reference (cont.)

Limited Warranty (Canada)

Details of the product warranty for Canada.

Index