Panasonic DMR-EA18 Operating Instruction

Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

Model No. DMR-EA18

Basic Operations

P13

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.

Region number supported by this unit

Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and DVD-Video 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”.

•

If you have any questions contact

1-800-211-PANA(7262)

Example:

1 ALL

The warranty can be found on page 71.

La referencia rápida en español se encuentra en la página 72-75.

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Precautions

CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE,

• DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

• DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE

• ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION!

DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle.

FCC Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

• that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

• help.

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables when connecting to peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMR-EA18

Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094

Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Telephone No.: 1-800-211-7262

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundingtype 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 outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

Unit Care

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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The precision parts in the unit are readily affected by the environment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust. Cigarette smoke also can cause malfunction or breakdown.

Do not place the unit on

• amplifiers or equipment that may become hot. The heat can damage the unit. Do not place any heavy

• objects on top of the unit.

The unit should not be mounted in a vertical position. It’s designed

• to operate in the horizontal position. Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty.

• Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and the unit.

■ Maintenance

To clean the unit

Wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

Never use alcohol, thinner or benzine to clean the unit.

• Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully read the instructions

• that came with the cloth.

To clean the DVD lens

Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lens over time, possibly making it impossible to record or play discs. Use the DVD lens cleaner about once every year, depending on frequency of use and the operating environment. Carefully read the lens cleaner’s instructions before use.

DVD lens cleaner: RP-CL720PP

■ Cautions about condensation

Condensation can cause unreliable playback of recordings. Condensation may form in the following cases,

The unit is brought from cold surroundings into a well-heated room.

• The unit is suddenly brought from cool surroundings, such as an

• airconditioned room or car, to a place which is hot and humid. During rainy seasons.

•

In any of the above-mentioned conditions, do not operate the unit for at least 2 hours. The unit is not equipped with a moisture sensor.

■ When the unit is not to be used for a long time

To save power, unplug the AC power supply cord from the household AC outlet. This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off.

Standby power consumption

Front Display (➔ 47)

Automatic Bright

Quick Start (➔ 43)

On Approx. 9.8 W Approx. 9.8 W Off Approx. 0.6 W Approx. 2.1 W

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Table of Contents, Accessories

Getting Started

Precautions .............................................................................2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................3

Unit Care ......................................................................................3

Accessories .................................................................................. 5

Remote Control Information .........................................................5

Control Reference Guide ........................................................6

Main Unit ......................................................................................6

Remote Control ............................................................................6

Rear Panel ...................................................................................7

The Unit’s Display ........................................................................7

Media Handling .......................................................................7

Inserting Discs .............................................................................7

Inserting an SD Card ...................................................................7

Inserting USB memory .................................................................7

Basic Connection ....................................................................8

Connecting to a Television and a Set Top Box .............................8

Connecting to a TV with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia

Interface) Cable ........................................................................9

Setting the Set Top Box Control and Clock ...........................10

Acquiring the setting information from the TV (VIERA) ..............12

Basic Operations

Playback ............................................................................ 13

Playing Discs ............................................................... 13

Recording Set Top Box Programs ...................................... 14

Scheduled Recording ........................................................ 15

Deleting Recordings .......................................................... 16

Delete Navigator .......................................................... 16

Delete Recordings During Playback ............................ 16

Advanced Features

Important Notes for Recording ............................................17

Advanced Recording ............................................................18

Recording Modes and Estimated Disc Recording Time .............18

When the format confirmation screen is displayed.....................18

When removing a Recorded Disc ..............................................18

Specifying the Recording Time ..................................................19

Flexible Recording ......................................................................19

Playing while you are recording .................................................19

Advanced Scheduled Recording ..........................................20

To cancel a scheduled recording in progress ............................. 20

Check, Change, or Delete Programs .........................................20

To release the unit from recording standby

(Before recording starts) ............................................................20

Recording from an External Device ......................................21

Recording from a VCR or a Set top box equipped

with a Hard Drive, etc.. ............................................................... 21

Recording from a DV Camcorder ...............................................22

Advanced Playback ..............................................................23

Zoom in on video ........................................................................23

Menu Screens on the TV ............................................................23

Selecting Recordings to Play .....................................................23

Search ........................................................................................23

Skip ............................................................................................23

Direct Play ..................................................................................23

Quick View (Play x1.3) ...............................................................24

Slow-motion Play ........................................................................24

Frame-by-Frame Viewing ...........................................................24

Time Slip ....................................................................................24

CM Skip ......................................................................................24

Create Chapters .........................................................................24

Changing Audio during Playback ...............................................24

Playing MP3s ........................................................................25

Playing Still Pictures (JPEG) ................................................26

Playing Playlists ....................................................................28

Playlist Properties/View Chapters ..............................................28

Status Messages ..................................................................28

Entering Text .........................................................................29

FUNCTIONS Window ........................................................ 29

Linked Operations with the TV (VIERA Link™ “HDAVI Control™”)

Easy Control only with VIERA Remote Control ....................... 31

... 30

Advanced Editing

Recordings-Editing ...............................................................32

Accessing the Recording View ...................................................32

Editing Operations to Recordings ..............................................32

Still Pictures-Editing ..............................................................34

Accessing the Album/Picture View .............................................34

Album/Picture Operations ..........................................................34

Deleting Still Pictures ............................................................35

Delete Navigator ........................................................................35

Copying Still Pictures ............................................................36

Copying Still Pictures via the Album View Screen ......................36

Importing still pictures from an SD card or USB memory ..........36

Chapters-Creating, Editing ...................................................37

Accessing the Chapter View ......................................................37

Chapter Operations ....................................................................37

Setting Menus

Setting On-Screen Menus ....................................................38

Accessing the On-Screen Menus ...............................................38

DVD and Card Management ................................................39

Accessing the Management Menus ...........................................39

Setup Menus ........................................................................42

Set Top Box Control....................................................................42

Off Timer ....................................................................................43

Remote Control ..........................................................................43

Clock Settings ............................................................................43

Quick Start .................................................................................43

Restore Default Settings ............................................................43

Settings for Playback ..................................................................44

Settings for Recording ................................................................44

Still Mode (paused video) ...........................................................45

Black Level Control ....................................................................45

Dynamic Range Compression ...................................................45

Digital Audio Output ...................................................................45

Select Audio Channel For DV Input ............................................46

Status Messages ........................................................................46

On-screen Language .................................................................46

Front Display ..............................................................................47

Closed Caption ...........................................................................47

TV Aspect ...................................................................................47

4:3 TV settings for DVD-Video....................................................47

4:3 TV settings for DVD-RAM .....................................................48

Component Output Signal ..........................................................48

Functions of HDMI .....................................................................48

Other Settings

Other Settings .......................................................................50

Using the Unit’s Remote Control to Operate the TV and the Set

Top Box (Cable Box, Satellite Receiver, etc.) ............................. 50

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Adding a Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) ...........................52

Connecting to a Television, a Set Top Box and a VCR ...............52

Connection Options for Improved Playback Quality .............53

Using an S Video Cable for Better Video

(S Video Cable not included) ..................................................53

Using Component Cables for Better Video

(Component Video Cables not included) ................................53

Using an Audio Cable for Better Sound

(Audio Cable not included) .....................................................53

Using an Optical Digital Audio Cable for Better Sound

(Optical Digital Audio Cable not included) ..............................53

Using an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) Cable ....54

Media Information .................................................................54

Media Care .................................................................................54

Usable Discs for Recording and Playback .................................55

Play-only Discs ...........................................................................56

Discs that Cannot be Played ......................................................56

SD Cards Usable with this Unit ..................................................56

USB memories you can use with this unit ..................................57

MP3 File Information ..................................................................57

Still Picture (JPEG) Information .................................................57

Frequently Asked Questions .............................................. 58

Setup ..........................................................................................58

Discs ..........................................................................................58

USB ............................................................................................58

Recording ...................................................................................59

Language code list ...............................................................59

Error Messages ................................................................. 60

On the Unit’s Display ..................................................................60

On the TV ...................................................................................61

Product Service ....................................................................61

Product information ....................................................................61

Troubleshooting Guide ....................................................... 62

To Reset this Unit .......................................................................62

General Issues: Power ...............................................................62

General Issues: VIERA Link .......................................................62

General Issues: Operation .........................................................63

General Issues: USB ..................................................................64

General Issues: Displays ............................................................ 64

Playback Issues: Picture ............................................................65

Playback Issues: Sound ............................................................. 66

Playback Issues: Operation ........................................................ 66

Recording Issues: Recording / Scheduled Recording / External Input

Editing Issues: DVD & SD ..........................................................68

Editing Issues: Still Pictures .......................................................68

....67

Glossary ...............................................................................69

Specifications .......................................................................70

Limited Warranty ...................................................................71

Referencia rápida en espanõl (Spanish Quick Reference) ...72

Index ....................................................................... Back cover

Getting Started

Basic Operations

Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of December 2007. These may be subject to change.)

To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 71.

1 Remote control (N2QAYB000211) 2 Batteries for remote control

1 Set Top Box Control cable

(K2ZZ02C00008)

1 AC power supply cord (K2CB2CB00018) For use with this unit only. Do not use it with

• other equipment. Also, do not use cords for

Product Registration Card

Please complete and return the included product registration card, or register via the Internet at: http://www.prodreg.com/panasonic/

other equipment with this unit.

1 Audio/video cable (K2KA2BA00003)

Remote Control Information

About batteries

•

Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control.

•

Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

R6/LR6, AA

Using the remote control

Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, up to a maximum range of 7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit.

Advanced FeaturesAdvanced EditingSetting MenusOther Settings

Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Do not use different types at the same time.

• Do not heat or expose to flame.

• Do not leave the batteries in an automobile exposed to direct

• sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed. Do not take apart or short circuit.

• Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.

• Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

•

Mishandling 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 a cool, dark place.

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Control Reference Guide

Main Unit

Disc tray

The unit’s display

Remote control signal sensor

USB

POWER on/off button (POWER ^/I) ......... (➔ 10)

Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa.

• In the standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.

Connector for a digital video (DV)

camcorder ................................................. (➔ 22)

IN2 input terminals (IN2) .......................... (➔ 21)

SD card slot ................................................ (➔ 7)

USB Connector ........................................... (➔ 7)

Remote Control

bo

1

2

3

4

5



6

7

8 9

bk bl bm bn

bq

br bs bt

ck cl

co cp

cq cr

INPUT

SELECT

L/MONO-AUDIO-R

S VIDEO VIDEO

DV IN

2456789bk

6 7 8 9 bk bl bm

Turn the unit on or off .............................................. (➔ 10)

1

Select the drive (DVD, SD or USB) ............(➔ 16, 25, 26)

2

Select channels and recording numbers etc./

3

Enter numbers ........................................................ (➔ 23)

Cancel

4

Basic operations for recording and play

5

Skip the specified time ............................................ (➔ 24)

6

Direct Navigator ................................................ (➔ 23, 32)

7

Selection/Enter, Frame-by-frame ...................... (➔ 10, 24)

8

Show sub menu ................................................ (➔ 23, 32)

9

Select audio ............................................................ (➔ 24)

bk

[A] for Recordings screen ....................................... (➔ 16)

Show on-screen menu ............................................ (➔ 38)

bl

[B] for Album View screen....................................... (➔ 26)

Start recording ........................................................ (➔ 14)

bm

Change recording mode ......................................... (➔ 14)

bn

Transmission window

bo

TV and Set Top Box operations .............................. (➔ 50)

bp

Channel select ........................................................ (➔ 14)

bq

Input select (IN1, IN2, DV) ................................ (➔ 14, 21)

br

Sub channel access for digital broadcasts

bs

Delete...................................................................... (➔ 16)

bt

Skip 1 minute forward ............................................. (➔ 24)

ck

Show scheduled recording list ................................ (➔ 15)

cl

Show FUNCTIONS window ................................... (➔ 29)

cm

Return to previous screen

cn

Show setup menu ................................................... (➔ 42)

co

Create chapters ...................................................... (➔ 24)

cp

Show status messages........................................... (➔ 28)

cq

Start Flexible Recording ......................................... (➔ 19)

cr

SD CARD

IN2

Opening the front panel Pull down

Reset button ............................................. (➔ 62)

Stop button ............................................... (➔ 13)

Play/x1.3 button ........................................ (➔ 13)

Input Select ......................................... (➔ 14, 21)

Recording mode ....................................... (➔ 14)

Start recording .......................................... (➔ 14)

Disc tray open/close button ........................ (➔ 7)

RESET

1.3

REC MODE

REC

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COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AC IN

SET TOP BOX

CONTROL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/BITSTREAM

)

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

S VIDEO

IN1

OUT

AV OUT

Media Handling

Rear Panel

9 8 7bk

AC IN~ = Power supply

1

Cooling fan

2

AUDIO/VIDEO input terminal ................... (➔ 8)

3

S VIDEO input terminal

4

Set Top Box Control terminal .................... (➔ 8)

5

Digital audio output terminal ................... (➔ 53)

6

HDMI AV OUT terminal ...................... (➔ 9, 54)

7

S VIDEO output terminal ........................ (➔ 53)

8

AUDIO/VIDEO output terminal ................. (➔ 8)

9

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal ..... (➔ 53)

bk

The Unit’s Display

Inserting Discs

;

OPEN/CLOSE

– –

to open the tray.

Insert a disc. Press [; OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the tray.

4 5 621

Getting Started

Insert label-up.

Notes

•

When using 8 cm (3˝ ) DVD-RAM or 8 cm (3˝ ) DVD-R, remove the disc from the cartridge.

•

It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side of a double sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it over.

•

The unit may take some time to respond to [; OPEN/CLOSE] when the DVD Drive is selected with no disc in the drive.

Inserting an SD Card

Opening the front panel (➔ 6) Inserting the card

Press on the center of the card until it clicks into place.

If you are using a miniSD card/ microSD card, insert it into the card adaptor that comes with the card. Insert and remove this adaptor from the unit.

Recording indicator

Main display section

Disc indicator

This indicator lights up when a disc that is supported by this unit is inserted.

Scheduled recording indicator (➔ 15

On:

When a scheduled recording program is registered and a recordable disc is inserted.

Flashes:

The scheduled recording indicator flashes when the unit cannot go to scheduled recording standby (e.g. there is no disc, etc). It does not flash if Quick Start is off.

Progressive indicator

This indicator lights up when you select “24p” in “Progressive/24p” (➔ 39).

ADAPTER

Insert the card label up with the

345

cut-off corner on the right.

Removing the card

Press on the center of the card and pull it straight out.

Notes

When “SD” is flashing or when copying a picture or displaying the Album in the SD card, do not turn off the unit or remove the SD card. Such action may result in malfunction or loss of the card’s contents.

)

Inserting USB memory

You can insert the USB memory directly into the USB port.

Preparation

Before inserting any USB memory to this unit, ensure that the data

stored therein has been backed up.

Opening the front panel (➔ 6) Inserting the USB memory

Check the orientation of the USB connector and insert it straight in.

Removing the USB memory

Complete all USB memory-

related operations and pull the USB memory straight out.

When “uSb” is flashing on the

unit’s display, do not turn off the unit or remove the USB memory.

Notes

There are few USB memory devices that cannot be connected.

• Some USB devices inserted into this unit may cause this unit to stop

• operating. Such USB devices cannot be used on this unit. Confirm that “uSb” (USB) appears on the unit’s display when a

• compatible USB memory is inserted while stopped. If a USB memory being accessed is pulled out, then the data may

• be damaged.

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COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

OX L

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/ BITSTREAM

)

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

S VIDEO

IN1

OUT

AV OUT

Connecting to a Television and a Set Top Box

Consult your set top box provider about the appropriate Set Top Box to use.

• Additional coaxial cable and audio/video (AV) cable are required.

•

Note: The terminals on the rear of your TV and Set Top Box may not appear as shown below.

Please read terminal labels carefully to ensure correct connections.

Rear of this unit

AC INAC INAC IN

Cable from the wall or satellite antenna

step

VHF/UHF

RF IN

step

AUDIO IN

R L

Red White Yellow

VIDEO

step

Red White Yellow

step

Red White Yellow

Rear of TV

SET TOP BOX

CONTROL

step

Rear of Set Top Box

step

• The Set Top Box Control cable is necessary for operating a set top box with this unit’s remote control.

• Place the Set Top Box Control cable in front of the signal sensor of the set top box.

Read the set top box operating instructions regarding positioning of the signal sensor.

To a household AC outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

75 Ω coaxial cable from the wall or satellite antenna to the “RF IN” on the Set Top Box. 75 Ω coaxial cable from the “RF OUT” on the Set Top Box to the “VHF/UHF RF IN” on the TV. Audio/video cable (included) from the “OUT” on the unit to the “AV IN” on the TV. Audio/video cable from the “AV OUT” on the Set Top Box to the “IN1” on the unit. Connect the Set Top Box Control cable (included) to the back of this unit. Install the Set Top Box Control cable (included) in front of Set Top Box. AC power supply cord (included) from the “AC IN~” on the unit to a household AC outlet.

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RF IN/ SATELLITE IN

RF OUT

AUDIO OUT

R L

VIDEO

OUT

If necessary, use the double sided adhesive tape (included) to secure the Set Top Box Control cable to a flat surface.

•

You can enjoy high-quality picture and audio by changing the audio/video (AV) cable connection between this unit and your TV on page 8 as follows.

Connecting to a TV with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) Cable

When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital audio and video signal is transmitted, enabling you to enjoy high quality digital video and audio with just one cable. When connecting to an HDMIcompatible HDTV (High Definition Television), the output can be switched to 1080p, 1080i or 720p HD video.

Regarding “HDAVI Control” function

When connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or a receiver equipped with “HDAVI Control” function, linked operations are possible. [➔ 30, Linked Operations with the TV (VIERA Link™ “HDAVI Control™”)]

Please use HIGH SPEED HDMI cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover). It is

• recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. Recommended part number: RP-CDHG10 (1.0 m/3.3 ft.), RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m/4.9 ft.), RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m/6.6 ft.), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m/9.8 ft.), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m/16.4 ft.), etc. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be used.

•

Rear of TV

HDMI IN

Getting Started

HDMI cable

(not included)

Rear of this unit

OUT

AC IN

Set “HDMI Priority” and “HDMI Audio Output” to “On” (➔ 48, 49). (The default setting is “On”.)

•

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

IN1

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

S VIDEO

SET TOP BOX

CONTROL

AV OUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/ BITSTREAM

)

Notes

If connecting to equipment that is only compatible with 2 channel output, audio with 3 channels or more will be

• down-mixed (➔ 69) and output as 2 channels (some discs cannot be down-mixed). For display units compatible with HDCP (High bandwidth Digital Content Protection) that are equipped with a

• digital DVI input terminal (PC monitors, etc.): Depending on the unit, images may not display properly or at all when connecting with a DVI/HDMI switching cable (audio cannot be output).

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Setting the Set Top Box Control and Clock

Aspect Ratio Selection

Select TV type and press OK.

(Please refer to Operation Instruction

for details)

4:3 TV

16:9 Widescreen TV

16:9

4:3

Quick Start Setting

The unit can be turned on faster, in about

1 second. Please note that Quick Start

mode slightly increases power

consumption when the unit is off.

(See Operation Instructions for details)

Turn Quick Start on ?

Off

STB (Set Top Box) IR Settings

This unit can control your STB

(Set Top Box), when connected to IN1

input using the Set Top Box Control cable.

Start setup now?

Yes

Preparation:

Turn on the television and select the appropriate video

• input to suit the connections to this unit (Example: AV input). When using the set top box, make sure it is turned on.

• These are the first settings you make upon buying the

• unit. You don’t need to make these settings again.

to turn the unit on.

When this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA)

• supporting HDAVI Control 3 via an HDMI cable (➔ 9), it acquires the setting information from the TV. When the Quick Start Setting screen appears (➔ below, step 4)

Language:

e, r

•

to select, then

When the Quick Start Setting screen appears after this step (➔ below, step 4)

TV Aspect Ratio:

e, r

to select “4:3 TV” or

“16:9 Widescreen TV”, then

When connecting to a 4:3 standard aspect TV:

• Select “4:3 TV”. When connecting to a 16:9 widescreen TV:

• Select “16:9 Widescreen TV”.

Quick Start Function:

e, r

to select “On” or “Off”,

then

Set Top Box Control Settings:

to select “Yes”, then

e, r

If you do not control your set top box with

• this unit: Select “No”. The unit then displays “Set Clock Manually” screen (➔ 12, step 10).

Select Language

Seleccione el idioma

Sélection de langue

English

Español

Français

Press OK Pulse OK

Appuyer sur OK

Tips

“Quick Start” function (➔ 43)

•

If you set Quick Start to on, you can start recording to DVD-RAM about 1 second after you press [^ DVD POWER] to turn the unit on and then sequentially press [* REC]. The following happens when you have selected “On”.

Power consumption in standby mode

–

increases because power is supplied to the unit.

To view programs from the set top box

If the TV is not directly connected to the

• set top box, then turn on this unit in the following cases:

“Quick Start” is “Off”.

–

“Quick Start” is “On” with this unit being

–

connected to the TV via a component or HDMI cable.

To zoom in on video

•

1. Press [SUB MENU],

2. Press [e, r] to select “Zoom In”, then

press [OK].

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To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

STB (Set Top Box) IR Settings:

Completed testing the / IR codes.

STB (Set Top Box) IR Settings

Completed testing all of the %s codes.

Do you want to start over the test again?

No, exit

Yes, start over again

e, r

STB (Set Top Box) Type

–

Brand Name

–

Max. CH digits

–

OK Key Operation

–

to select an item, then

Select the service being used.

Select the set top box brand. You can also use [u] or [i] to view other pages.

Select the maximum number of channel digits to be entered in your set top box. [This must not be selected when “Converter Box” is selected for “STB (Set Top Box) Type”.]

Select whether or not the selected channel is confirmed by pressing [OK] in accordance with your set top box.

e, r to select “Test”, then

Confirmation screen appears.

–

STB (Set Top Box) IR Settings

Please choose settings based on your

Set Top Box.

STB (Set Top Box) Type

Brand Name

Max. CH digits

OK Key Operation

Test

Cable Box/DVR

ABC

3 Digit

Off

Getting Started

The correct operation of the Set Top Box

Control cable is checked. Enter a channel that can be received by your set top box.

w, q

to select a position in which the channel is entered and e, r to set the number, then

You can also use the numbered buttons.–

Confirmation screen appears.

e, r

Yes, try other channels

–

Yes, complete setup

–

No, try another code

–

If any channel cannot be selected, then this unit cannot properly control the set top box.

Continued on next page.

to select the item, then

Even if this unit can select a channel on the set top box, it is recommended to select “Yes, try other channels” and verify whether or not other channels can be selected and properly controlled (➔ step 8).

Exits the Set Top Box Control setting screen.

Select this option when there are channels that cannot be selected. If channels cannot be selected as set, then “Yes, start over again” or “No, exit” will be displayed. “Yes, start over again” : Returns to step 6. Set the channels again. “No, exit” : The set top box is not controlled with this unit.

STB (Set Top Box) IR Settings

Start Set Top Box Control testing.

Please input the channel number for testing. Use either numbered

buttons or UP/DOWN Cursors.

Channel :

STB Type: Cable Box/DVR Brand Name: Panasonic Max. CH digits: 3 Digit OK Key Operation: On IR Code:

○○

Number

Has the STB channel changed to the number you

selected? Please select from the following:

Note: “Yes, try other channels” is

recommended to try several channels.

Yes, try other channels

Yes, complete setup

No, try another code

STB (Set Top Box) IR Settings

IR Code :

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Setting the Set Top Box Control and Clock

Set Clock Manually

SAT AM

DST

EST

1 1 2000 12

Off

Time Zone

EST

Month Day Year

Hour Minute

Set Clock Manually:

w, q

to select the item you want

to change.

e, r to change the setting.

Repeat steps 10-11 to change other items.–

Notes

Time Zone

•

EST (Eastern Standard Time) = GMT –5 CST (Central Standard Time) = GMT –6 MST (Mountain Standard Time) = GMT –7 PST (Pacific Standard Time) = GMT –8 AST (Alaska Standard Time) = GMT –9 HST (Hawaii Standard Time) = GMT –10 For other areas: xx hr

•

DST (Daylight Saving Time)

If you select “On”, the clock is advanced one hour beginning at 2 a.m. on the second Sunday in March and ending at 2 a.m. on the first Sunday in November. Set the DST period manually when it varies according to regions (➔ below).

To set the DST period manually

1. Press [SETUP].

2. Press [e, r] to select “Setup” then press [q].

3. Press [e, r] to select “Clock Settings” then press [OK].

4. Press [e, r] to select “Set the time change dates for DST” then press [OK].

5. Press [e, r, w, q] to set the “Month”, “Day”, “Hour”, and “Minute” then press [OK].

Setup

Disc Video Audio

Display

TV Screen

to confirm new date and time.

The clock starts.–

Set the time change dates for DST

Beginning

Month

Day

Hour Minute

3 SUN2nd 2

End

Month

Day

11 SUN1st 2

Hour Minute

Restore Default

Reinitializes the settings.

Acquiring the setting information from the TV (VIERA)

If this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) supporting HDAVI Control 3 via an HDMI cable, then the setting information on the TV is acquired by this unit when the unit is turned on for the first time.

Acquires the following information from the TV (VIERA).

• Language

–

TV Aspect

–

Closed caption

– The language setting screen may be displayed depending on the usage environment. Press [e, r] to select language, then press [OK].

When the settings are complete, the Set Top Box Control Setting screen is displayed (➔ 10, step 5).

Notes

Acquisition of the setting information is not supported by all

•

Panasonic TVs (VIERA). The acquisition may take some time depending on the VIERA

•

setting information.

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Playback

Preparation:

Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the

• connections to this unit (Example: AV input).

Playing Discs

Refer to “Advanced Playback” (➔23, 24) for detailed information on playback.

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to turn the unit on.

“HELLO” appears on the unit’s display.–

;

OPEN/CLOSE

to open the tray

Insert a disc.–

(Button located on the upper front of the unit)

Getting Started

Basic OperationsBasic Operations

Stopping Play

Press [g STOP].

The stopped position is

–

The tray closes and play begins.–

Pausing Play

Press [h PAUSE].

Press again to restart play.– memorized. (Resume play function) The stopped position is cleared

–

when you press [g STOP] two or more times, or press [;OPEN/CLOSE].

Tips

•

Icons such as “

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” indicate usable discs. Refer to pages 55 and 56.

Notes

•

The unit takes some time to read the disc before play starts.

•

Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [g STOP] when you finish to preserve the unit’s motor and your television screen.

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Playback starts from the most recent recording.

•

DVD-V CD

Playback starts from the beginning of the disc.

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Recording Set Top Box Programs

Refer to “Important Notes for Recording” (➔ 17) and “Advanced Recording” (➔ 18, 19) for detailed information on recording.

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Preparation:

Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the

•

connections to this unit (Example: AV input). When using the set top box, make sure it is turned on.

•

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•

If the disc is protected, release protection (➔ 40).

to turn the unit on.

“HELLO” appears on the unit’s display.–

;

OPEN/CLOSE

Insert a disc with enough remaining blank space and press

–

[; OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the tray.

When the set top box is controlled with this unit:

to open the tray

(Button located on the upper front of the unit).

to select desired channel.

When the set top box is not controlled with this unit:

to select “IN1” or “IN2”.

Select a channel on the connected equipment.–

to select the recording mode.

Recording mode should be determined by program length and

–

available time on the disc (➔ 18).

to start recording.

Pausing Recording

Press [h PAUSE].

Press again to restart recording.–

Recording mode

REC

Remaining time

Stopping Recording

Press [g STOP].

Tips

Icons such as “

• discs. Refer to pages 55 and 56.

RAM

” indicate usable

Notes

•

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It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording management information after recording finishes. You cannot change the channel or

• recording mode during recording.

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Scheduled Recording

Schedule List Remaining Recording Time

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ChannelNo Date

New Scheduled Recording

Off

Mode Check

Refer to “Advanced Scheduled Recording” (➔ 20) for detailed information on scheduled recording.

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Preparation:

•

Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit (Example: AV input).

•

When using the set top box, make sure the set top box is turned on.

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•

If the disc is protected, release protection (➔ 40). Insert a disc with enough remaining blank space. Confirm that the clock on the unit’s display is set to the correct time.

e, r to select “New Scheduled Recording”, then

w, q to move through the items and e, r to set

the items.

Channel/Input TV Station/External Input

Date/Frequency You can set a daily or weekly program.– On (start time) / Off (end time)

Mode Recording mode, see page 18.– Name Press [OK], see page 29.–

To delete all items

1. Press [SUB MENU].

2. Press [e, r] to select “Delete”, then press [OK].

when you have finished programming.

When the set top box is controlled with this unit: Press the numbered buttons to set the channel.

To enter a channel using the keypad:

1. Press [SUB MENU].

2. Press [e, r] to select “Show Keypad”, then press [OK].

3. Press [e, r, w, q] to select a character, then press [OK].

4. Press [g STOP] when you’ve finished entering text.

To preview the scheduled recording channel:

1. Press [SUB MENU].

2. Press [e, r] to select “IR Test”, then press [OK]. When the set top box is not controlled with this unit: Select the input to which the set top box is connected and set a channel on connected equipment before scheduled recording starts.

Hold button to change in 30-minute increments.–

Preview of selected

SCHEDULED RECORDING

Channel/

Input

4-1

Date/

Frequency

--------

Remaining Recording Time

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Off

--:-- --

Set Channel/Input. To input from the keypad, please press SUB MENU.

channel

Repeat steps 2−4 to program other recordings.–

“z” lights on the unit’s display.

–

Scheduled recording can be started only when the unit

–

is turned off.

Mode

Name

Basic OperationsBasic Operations

Tips

Icons such as “

• discs. Refer to pages 55 and 56.

RAM

” indicate usable

Notes

To prevent recording errors

•

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Set a scheduled recording period slightly longer than the actual program (to make sure the program is recorded in full). Be sure to perform step 5 before the

• scheduled recording time. When the unit is turned off, “z” lights on the unit’s display to indicate scheduled recording standby has been activated. “z” flashes when the unit cannot go to

• scheduled recording standby. (e.g., a recordable disc is not in the disc tray) It does not flash if Quick Start is off. When scheduled recordings are set to

• start one immediately after another, the unit cannot record the beginning of the later program. If two scheduled recording times overlap

• the recording that started first always has priority. The second recording will start only after the first recording has finished. When starting time for a scheduled

• recording is the same, the recording that you programmed later has priority. Depending on the Daylight Saving Time

• (DST) settings for this unit, scheduled recordings may be affected when the seasons change.

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Deleting Recordings

Important: Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered.

Preparation:

Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the

• connections to this unit (Example: AV input).

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•

Delete Navigator

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If the disc is protected, release protection (➔ 40).

Insert the disc containing the recording to be deleted.

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With the unit stopped

e, r to select “Delete”, then

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press to switch to the Recordings screen.

to select the DVD drive.

When the Album View screen is displayed,

DVD-RAM

Other Functions

DELETE Navigator

DELETE Navigator DVD-RAM

DVD-RAM

10 10/27 Mon

-- -- --

Delete

e, r, w, q to select the recording, then

FUNCTIONS

Cartridge Protection Off

Playback

Disc Protection Off

Program

Delete

Recordings

8 10/27 Mon

Page 02/02

SUB MENU Select NextPrevious

Video

Picture

Video

Picture

0 9

No.

w to select “Delete”, then

Tips

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To view other pages

Press [e, r, w, q] to select “Previous” or “Next”, then press [OK].

You can also press [u, i] to view other pages.

•

Multiple editing

Select with [e, r, w, q], then press [h PAUSE]. (Repeat.)

A checkmark appears. Press [h PAUSE] again to cancel.

•

Delete Recordings During Playback

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During playback

w to select “Delete”, then

Notes

•

You cannot delete while recording.

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Even if you have set protection on other equipment, such recordings are deleted.

Tips

•

Icons such as “ discs. Refer to pages 55 and 56.

Deleting an item increases the

•

RAM

available disc space by the amount of space taken by the item deleted.

•

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does not increase after deletion.

•

-RW(V) +RW

increases when you delete the last recording (the recording space may increase slightly when other recordings are deleted).

RAM

” indicate usable

Available disc space

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Important Notes for Recording

Recording of multilingual broadcasts from set top box

Recording of Widescreen broadcasts

Copy-once Recording

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Both Main and SAP audio can be recorded.

You can change the audio during playback (➔ 24, Changing Audio during Playback).

Main SAP

Hello Hola

Select both “Main” and “SAP” on the set top box.

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Select the Main or SAP audio before recording.

The selected audio only is recorded.

Main

Hello

Select “Main” or “SAP” on the set top box.

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Recorded in 16:9 aspect (Widescreen)

If you have a regular 4:3 aspect TV and you receive 16:9 aspect images, they will appear in the letterbox format

• (➔ 69, Letterbox).

It is not possible to record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” onto DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW,

• +R, +R DL, +RW or 8 cm (3˝ ) DVD-RAM discs. Use the CPRM (➔ 69) compatible DVD-RAM.

CPRM compatible discs only

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When purchasing discs, check that they support CPRM.•

12 cm (5˝)

Yes No

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Recorded in 4:3 aspect

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Basic Operations

Advanced FeaturesAdvanced Features

Playing the disc on other DVD players

Recording to DVD-R DL and +R DL

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The disc must be finalized after recording (➔ 41).

All DVD-R, etc. discs recorded on this unit must be finalized before they can be played on other DVD players. Once finalized DVD-R, etc. become “read-only” and can no longer be used for recording. DVD-RW can be reused after finalizing. Whether DL discs recorded on this unit can be played on other DVD players will depend entirely on the capabilities of that player, 100% compatibility is not guaranteed.

Record to DVD-R, etc.

Finalize

+RW

We recommend you create the menu before playing a +RW disc on other equipment (➔ 41).

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DVD-RAM can be played back on Panasonic DVD recorders and DVD-RAM compatible DVD players.

DVD-R DL and +R DL discs have two layers of recording surface on one side.

Recordings are divided when recording changes from the first layer to the second. Some images and audio

•

-R DL

may be lost at this point.

Recordings continue through the layer change with only a slight pause similar to what you will see with

•

+R DL

commercial DVD-Video discs. Any recording exceeding 8 hours in length is automatically divided whether a layer change is required or not.

DVD-R DL

(Disc inner side)

The second layer

The available space

The first layer

Recording 3

Recording 1

Play on other DVD equipment

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DISC

Recording 2

Recording/Playback direction

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DISC EXCHANGE DISC SKIP<OPEN/CLOSE

Layer change: Recording divided, some images and audio lost.

(Disc outer side)

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This disc is not formatted properly. Do you want to format the disc in DVD Management?

Format

Yes

Advanced Recording

Recording Modes and Estimated Disc Recording Time

Recording Mode

Single-sided

(4.7 GB)

DVD-RAM

Double-sided*

(9.4 GB)

DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R, +RW (4.7 GB)

DVD-R DL*

+R DL*3 (8.5 GB)

XP (High quality) 1 hour 2 hours 1 hour 1 hour 45 minutes

SP (Standard play) 2 hours 4 hours 2 hours 3 hours 35 minutes

LP (Long play) 4 hours 8 hours 4 hours 7 hours 10 minutes

EP (Extra long play) 8 (6*

FR (Flexible Recording) 8 hours maximum

*1 It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side of a

double sided disc to the other.

*2 When “Recording Time in EP Mode” has been set to “EP-

Extended Play (6H)” in the Setup menu (➔ 44).

The sound quality is better when using “EP-Extended Play (6H)”

than when using “EP-Extended Play (8H)”.

*3 Refer to “Recording to DVD-R DL and +R DL” (➔ 17).

XP SP LP

EP (6H)

EP (8H)

Picture quality

) hours 16 (12*2) hours 8 (6*2) hours

8 hours maximum

for one side

Recording time

Notes

This unit uses variable bit rate (VBR) recording which varies the

• amount of data recorded to suit the images, so actual recording times and remaining recording times shown by the unit will be different. ( Use a disc with plenty of remaining time to be sure. When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play may not be

• possible on DVD players, even if they are compatible with DVDRAM. In this case use EP (6H) mode.

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The difference will be especially noticeable.)

8 hours maximum

•

FR (Flexible recording mode)

Using “Flexible Recording” is convenient in these kinds of situations: –

When the amount of free space on the disc makes selecting an appropriate recording mode difficult

–

When you want to record a long program with the best picture quality possible

e.g., Recording a 90 minutes program to 4.7 GB DVD-RAM disc:

If you select XP mode, the program will not fit on one disc.–

4.7 GB

DVD-RAM

If you select SP mode, the program will fit on one disc.–

If you select “Flexible Recording” the program will fit on one disc

–

perfectly.

You can set FR mode when programming scheduled recordings (➔ 15) and flexible recording (➔ 19).

4.7 GB

DVD-RAM

However there will be 30 minutes

4.7 GB

DVD-RAM

remaining disc space.

4.7 GB

DVD-RAM

Tips

Maximum number of recordings to a disc

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99 recordings on a disc

49 recordings on a disc

14 hours 20 minutes

(10 hours 45 minutes*2)

14 hours 20 minutes

maximum

A second disc is necessary for 30 minutes of the program.

When the format confirmation screen is displayed

Important:

Formatting permanently deletes all disc contents (including computer data), regardless of protection status of disc.

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The following screen may appear when inserting a new disc, etc.

Only format the disc if you intend to use it for recording.

Do not format if you intend to view pre-recorded material from the disc.

to select “Yes”, then

Tips

Refer to “Formatting Discs or Cards” (➔ 40) for more detail of formatting.

• It will take several minutes to format the disc. (DVD-RAM may

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take up to a maximum of 70 minutes.)

When removing a Recorded Disc

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After recording, if you press [; OPEN/CLOSE] to eject the disc, the following screen may appear.

Finalizing is necessary to enable playback of the disc on compatible DVD players. Once finalized, recordings cannot be added to the disc. It will take approximately minutes. Start ?

Finalize

Press "REC" to start finalizing. Press the

OPEN/CLOSE finalizing. The disc can be played only on this unit. You can Finalize it later.

button to postpone

to start finalizing.

;

OPEN/CLOSE

Notes

You cannot stop finalizing once you have started it.

•

Tips

If you want to provide the disc with a name or set play menu select,

• select “Disc Name” (➔ 40) or “Playback will start with:” (➔ 41) in “DVD Management” before finalizing. Refer to “Finalizing” (➔ 41) for more detail of finalizing

• It will take a few minutes to finalize the disc. (Some discs may take

• up to a maximum of 60 minutes.)

to eject the disc without finalizing.

Specifying the Recording Time

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This function allows specifying the length of recording time up to 4 hours.

During recording

repeatedly until the desired

time is reached.

The recording time and the unit’s display change

–

as follows:

Counter (Cancel) OFF 0:30 OFF 1:00

OFF 4:00 OFF 1:30

OFF 3:00 OFF 2:00

Playing while you are recording

Chasing Playback

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Allows playback from the beginning of what you are recording.

When recording to DVD-RAM

(at least 20 seconds after recording starts).

If the “Status Messages” in the Setup menu is set

–

to “Automatic” (➔ 46), both the “Play” and “Rec.” indicators will be displayed on the status message screen for several seconds.

Notes

This function does not work during scheduled recording or Flexible

• Recording. Recording stops and the set time is cleared if you press [g STOP].

• The unit turns off automatically when the time to stop recording is

• reached as long as you do not operate the unit.

Flexible Recording

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The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording within the remaining disc space. The recording mode becomes FR mode. Refer to “FR (Flexible Recording)” (➔ 18).

Flexible Recording

With the unit stopped

Record in FR mode.

Max recording time 08 Hour 00 Min.

Set recording time

08 Hour 00 Min.

CancelStart

w, q to select “Hour” and “Min.”

and e, r to set the recording time.

When you want to start recording

e, r, w, q

Recording starts.–

Tips

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN].

To stop recording partway

Press [g STOP].

To show the remaining recording time

Press [STATUS] to show the remaining recording time.

DVD-RAM

Rec. 0:59

CH 20

Stereo

to select “Start”, then

Remaining time

Tips

To stop play

Press [g STOP] once.

To stop recording

Press [g STOP] at least 2 seconds after chasing playback stops.

Simultaneous Record and Playback

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Allows playback of a previous recording, while recording something else.

When recording to DVD-RAM

e, r, w, q to select the

recording to play, then

If the “Status Messages” in the Setup menu

–

is set to “Automatic” (➔ 46), both the “Play” and “Rec.” indicators will be displayed on the status message screen for several seconds.

Tips

To stop play

Press [g STOP].

To exit the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

To stop recording

After play stops

1. Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit the screen.

2. Press [g STOP].

Notes

During playing while you are recording, you cannot edit or delete

• recordings. Closed captions will not appear during simultaneous recording and

• playback. Use caution while operating the control for playback. Pressing

• [g STOP] when the recording device is selected will cancel the recording in progress.

Advanced Features

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Schedule List Remaining Recording Time

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ChannelNo Date On

New Scheduled Recording

Off Mode Check

Advanced Scheduled Recording

To cancel a scheduled recording in progress

“z” lights on the unit’s display.–

to select the DVD drive.

Confirmation screen appears.–

w to select “Stop recording”, then

Notes

Recording stops and ‘one-time’ programs are deleted from the Schedule List. Programs scheduled to record ‘Daily’ and ‘Weekly’ remain on the Schedule List and are set to begin at the next scheduled time.

Check, Change, or Delete Programs

The scheduled recording list can be viewed even when the unit is in “recording standby” mode.

See “Tips” (➔ right) for explanation of icons

–

displayed.

e, r to select the program.

Notes

If the program schedule is changed by the TV station, then this unit will not be able to detect the change.

Tips

•

You can enter up to 16 programs a month in advance.

Schedule List screen icons

: Currently recording

: Programs are overlapped. Recording of the program with

the later start time starts when the earlier program finishes recording.

: You stopped a weekly or daily scheduled recording. The icon

disappears when the next scheduled recording starts.

: The disc was full. (not enough space)

: The TV program may not be recorded due to copy-protect.

: Recording stopped (Dirty disc, etc.)

Check

OK: Recordable

➔ (Date): The last day of daily or weekly recording.

!: It may not be possible to record because:

Overlap: When the date and time overlap with another scheduled

the disc is write-protected.

–

there is no more space left.

–

the number of possible recordings has reached its

–

maximum.

recording, only a part of the program can be recorded.

to modify the program.

e, r, w, q

then

You cannot delete programs that are currently

–

recording.

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to make changes,

, then to delete.

To release the unit from recording standby (Before recording starts)

The unit turns on and “z” on the unit’s

–

display goes out.

Be sure to press [^ DVD POWER] to return the unit to standby mode before the scheduled recording time. Scheduled recording will work only if “z” is displayed.

Recording from an External Device

Recording from a VCR or a Set top box equipped with a Hard Drive, etc.

Connect cables while the power to both the unit and the external device is off.

Front of the unit

You can get a sharper, clearer picture by connecting with an S Video cable instead of the yellow video cable.

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S Video cable

Yellow White Red

Audio/Video cable

Start play on the external device.

to start recording the

program from the external device.

Tips

If the external equipment only has a single audio output connect it

• to the L/MONO (white) IN2 terminal.

To skip unwanted parts

Press [h PAUSE] to pause recording. (Press again to restart recording.)

To stop recording

Press [g STOP].

Notes

If video is copied from another piece of equipment to this unit, then the video quality will be degraded.

Advanced FeaturesAdvanced Features

Preparation:

Turn on the unit and connected equipment.

•

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•

If the disc is protected, release protection (➔ 40). When recording multilingual broadcasts (➔ 17)

•

Insert a disc.

to select the recording

mode (➔ 18).

Input Select

2 IN2

3DV

e, r to select “IN1” or “IN2”, then

IN1

If a program is recorded from a set top box

–

equipped with a Hard Drive, etc., connected to IN1 on the rear, then select “IN1”. Front Panel inputs are IN2.

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Recording from an External Device

Recording from a DV Camcorder

Connect the cable while the power to both the unit and the external device is off.

Front of the unit

DV IN

4-pin DV Cable

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Preparation:

Turn on the unit.

•

Insert a disc with enough remaining blank space.

•

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If the disc is protected, release protection

(➔ 40).

Turn ON the DV equipment and

pause play where you want to begin recording.

DV camcorder connection

DV connection detected. Start recording ?

CancelRecord to DVD

mode (➔ 18).

Notes

If the desired audio is not recorded, select the kind of audio for

• “Select Audio Channel For DV Input” in the Setup menu (➔ 46).

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• create chapters. Compatibility with video camcorders from other manufacturers is

• not guaranteed. It is not possible to operate the unit from the connected DV

• equipment. The DV equipment name may not be shown correctly.

• Date and time information is not recorded, even if displayed on the

• camcorder. The DV IN terminal is not meant to be connected to a computer.

• This unit uses a 4-pin “DV IN” connector;

• Your DV camcorder may use a 4-pin or 6-pin external connector. Please consult your DV camcorder’s manufacturer to confirm correct external connection. You cannot record and play simultaneously.

• If video is copied from another piece of equipment to this unit, then

• the video quality will be degraded.

Tips

When recording finishes

The confirmation screen appears. Press [OK] to finish DV camcorder recording.

To stop recording

Press [g STOP]. The confirmation screen appears. Press [OK].

If the DV camcorder recording function does not work properly,

• check the connections and DV equipment settings, and turn the unit off and back on. If that does not work, follow the instructions for “Recording from a VCR or a Set top box equipped with a Hard Drive, etc.” (➔ 21).

to select the recording

w to select “Rec.”, then

Programs are recorded as a single item; breaks in the images

When “DV camcorder connection” screen does not appear

After performing step 1 (➔ above).

1. Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.

2. With the unit stopped Press [FUNCTIONS].

3. Press [e, r] to select “Other Functions” then press [OK].

4. Press [e, r] to select “DV Camcorder Rec.” then press [OK].

You can proceed to step 4 (➔ right).

w to select “Record to DVD”, then

press

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Advanced Playback

Zoom in on video

During playback

To zoom in:

e, r

to select “Zoom In”, then

Tips

To return the picture to its original size

Press [e, r] to select “Zoom out” in step 2, then press [OK].

Menu Screens on the TV

DVD-V

Generally, menu screens that appear on the TV may be navigated as follows:

e, r, w, q

You can sometimes use the numbered buttons to select an item.

to select an item, then

Tips

To select the recording with the numbered buttons

e.g., “5”:

“15”:

To view other pages

Press [e, r, w, q] to select “Previous” or “Next”, then press [OK].

You can also press [u, i] to view other pages.

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To exit the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen icons

Protected.

Not recorded due to recording protection (Digital broadcasts, etc.) It cannot be played because data is damaged.

Currently recording.

“One time only recording” restriction (➔ 69, CPRM)

[0] ➔ [5] [1] ➔ [5]

During playback

There are 5 search speeds. Each press increases

–

the search speed. Press [q PLAY] to restart normal playback.

–

Skip

Advanced FeaturesAdvanced Features

Tips

To return to the menu screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

Notes

If “5” appears on the TV, the operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.

Selecting Recordings to Play

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DIRECT NAVIGATOR DVD-RAM

When the Album View screen is displayed,

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10 10/27 Mon

Recordings

8 10/27 Mon

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Play

Page 02/02

SUB MENU Select NextPrevious

Video

Picture

0 9

No.

press to switch to the Recordings screen.

e, r, w, q to select the

recording you want to watch, then

During playback or while paused

Each press increases the number of skips.–

Direct Play

During playback, you can access specific recordings or scenes through direct entry of the numbered buttons.

e.g., “5”:

“15”:

MP3

e.g., “5”:

“15”:

JPEG

e.g., “5”:

“15”:

Tips

Depending on the disc, some operations may not be possible.

•

[0] ➔ [5] [1] ➔ [5]

[0] ➔ [0] ➔ [5] [0] ➔ [1] ➔ [5]

[0] ➔ [0] ➔ [0] ➔ [5] [0] ➔ [0] ➔ [1] ➔ [5]

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Panasonic DMR-EA18 Operating Instruction

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Precautions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Control Reference Guide

Media Handling

Basic Connection

Setting the Set Top Box Control and Clock

Playback

Basic OperationsBasic Operations

Recording Set Top Box Programs

Scheduled Recording

Deleting Recordings

Important Notes for Recording

Advanced FeaturesAdvanced Features

Advanced Recording

Advanced Scheduled Recording

Recording from an External Device

Advanced Playback