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Operating Instructions

DVD Video Recorder

Model No. DMR-E75V

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

these instructions completely.

Please keep this manual for future reference.

VQT0H76-1

For U.S.A. only

The warranty can be found on page 71.

For Canada only

The warranty can be found on page 72.

La guía rápida en español se encuentra en la página 75–83.

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Summary of content (84 pages)

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PP-Sample.book 1 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Operating Instructions DVD Video Recorder Model No. DMR-E75V 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 these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. P PC For U.S.A. only The warranty can be found on page 71. For Canada only The warranty can be found on page 72.
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PP-Sample.book 2 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Before Use Warning and Important Information THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
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PP-Sample.book 3 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Accessories 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) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.
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PP-Sample.book 4 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Before Use Contents Before Use Recording Warning and Important Information ..................................................2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..........................................3 About descriptions in these Operating Instructions ..........................3 Accessories ......................................................................................3 Useful features.....................................................................
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PP-Sample.book 5 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Before Use Playback Español Playing a video cassette .................................................................49 Fast-forward / Rewind.....................................................................49 Cue / Review ..................................................................................49 Jet Search.......................................................................................49 Slow ..............................................
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PP-Sample.book 6 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Before Use Control reference guide ∫ Remote control ∫ [VHS] and [DVD] button DVD/VHS POWER TV (1) (2) (3) [DVD] ≥Switch the remote control mode to DVD. Make sure you press before performing DVD operations. When in DVD mode, the [DVD] button lights each time you press one of the buttons on the remote control. [VHS] ≥Switch the remote control mode to VHS. Make sure you press before performing VHS operations.
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PP-Sample.book 7 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Before Use ∫ Batteries ≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control. ≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries. R6, AA, UM-3 Do not: ≥mix old and new batteries. ≥use different types at the same time. ≥heat or expose to flame. ≥take apart or short circuit. ≥attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries. ≥use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
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PP-Sample.book 8 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Before Use ∫ The unit’s display Common to DVD/VHS [A] Main display ≥Current time ≥VHS recording and play counter ≥Timer recording start time ≥Miscellaneous messages, etc. [B] Transfer (Dubbing) direction indicator [C] Main display ≥Disc play counter ≥Timer recording end time ≥Miscellaneous messages, etc.
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PP-Sample.book 9 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Before Use STEP 1 Connection ∫ Examples of equipment you can connect to this unit’s terminals TV Amplifier From AUDIO OUT terminals or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal From AUDIO/VIDEO OUT terminals This unit To L1 input terminals (rear) To L2 input terminals (front) Video cassette recorder Camcorder Other equipment ∫ When the unit is not to be used for a long time Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment that may become hot.
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PP-Sample.book 10 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Before Use ≥The equipment connections described are examples. ≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. ≥Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated. ∫ Connecting a TV and VCR 1 4 indicates included accessories. indicates accessories not included. are required connections. Connect in the numbered order.
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PP-Sample.book 11 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Before Use ∫ Connecting a cable TV box/satellite receiver ≥You need to subscribe to a cable TV or satellite TV service to enjoy viewing their programming. ≥Consult your service provider regarding appropriate cable TV box or satellite receiver. To AUDIO/VIDEO IN ≥You can record and view simultaneously scrambled and unscrambled channels if connections are made as shown in the diagram below.
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PP-Sample.book 12 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Before Use Connecting amplifier or system component ∫ To enjoy multi-channel surround sound on DVD-Video (digital connection) Dolby Digital (l 44) This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories. Not only stereo (2 channel) audio, these signals can also be 5.1-channel audio. A large amount of audio information can be recorded on one disc by this method. Connect an amplifier with a built-in decoder with these logo marks.
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PP-Sample.book 13 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Before Use STEP 2 Plug-in Auto Tuning [3] Press [ENTER] to start Plug-in Auto Tuning. Í DVD/VHS POWER TV Auto Channel Setting POWER CH INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO CH. DVD/VHS OUTPUT OUTPUT VOLUME VHS DVD TRACKING/V-LOCK PLAY DIRECT NAVIGATOR AUDIO 3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER Auto Channel Setting Proceeding . . . 1 1 1 FUNCTIONS TOP MENU VHS MENU SUB MENU RETURN 1 DVD FUNCTIONS The unit then proceeds with Auto Clock Setting.
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PP-Sample.book 14 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Before Use ∫ Adding and deleting channels DVD/VHS POWER TV POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO DVD/VHS OUTPUT CH VHS Add or delete channels if necessary channels are not set or unnecessary channels are set. VOLUME DVD [1] Press the numeric buttons to select a channel. DVD TV Mode (Airwaves) e.g., “5”: [0] )[5] “15”: [1] )[5] CATV Mode (Cable) e.g.
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PP-Sample.book 15 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Before Use STEP 3 Channel settings [6] Use [3, 4] to select the channel corresponding to the guide channel and press [2]. ∫ Guide channel settings for VCR Plusi system ≥To delete a number, press [CANCEL/RESET, ¢]. ≥Repeat steps 5 and 6 to enter other channels. Set these guide channels so you can use VCR Plusi system for timer recording. Before starting the settings, prepare a chart showing the channels, station names, and guide channels. [7] Press [ENTER].
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PP-Sample.book 16 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Before Use ∫ Channel captions You can use the preset captions, or manually enter new ones yourself. The captions you enter are displayed when the channel is displayed and in the Direct Navigator screen. TV, Í DVD/VHS POWER TV POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO DVD/VHS OUTPUT CH VHS VOLUME Preparation ≥Press [DVD]. DVD DVD TRACKING/V-LOCK Numeric Buttons [1] Press [FUNCTIONS]. (l 47) [2] Select “SETUP” with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [ENTER].
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PP-Sample.book 17 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Before Use STEP 4 Set up to match your TV and remote control ∫ Selecting TV type ∫ When other Panasonic products respond to this remote control You do not have to change the setting when connected to a 4:3 standard aspect TV that is not compatible with progressive output. (l 63) Change the remote control code on the main unit and on the remote control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products close together.
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PP-Sample.book 18 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 [[DVD]] Before Use DVD Discs ∫ Discs you can use ≥On DVD-Audio, DVD-Video and Video CD, the producer of the material can control how these discs are played. This means that you may not be able to control play of a disc with some operations described in these operating instructions. Read the disc’s information for details. The features you can use with the different types of disc are as follows.
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PP-Sample.book 19 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Before Use DVD Discs that cannot be played Disc handling ∫ How to hold a disc ≥2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm (5z) ≥3.95 and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring ≥Unfinalized DVD-R recorded on other equipment ≥PAL discs (you can still play the audio on DVD-Audio) ≥DVD-Video with a region number other than “1” or “ALL”, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, iR, iRW, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, Photo CD, CVD, SVCD, SACD, MV-Disc, PD, Divx Video Disc, etc. Do not touch the recorded surface.
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PP-Sample.book 20 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Before Use DVD Inserting discs [1] Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to open the tray. Non-cartridge disc You can insert a cartridge or non-cartridge disc. (1) [2] Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to close the tray. (2) ≥If you insert a DVD-RAM with the write-protect tab set to “PROTECT” (l 18), play starts automatically. Note ≥Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to record/play is facing up.
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PP-Sample.book 21 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Playback DVD Playing discs Í ∫ When a menu screen appears on the TV DVD/VHS POWER TV POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO DVD/VHS OUTPUT [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] VOLUME CH VHS DVD [VCD] Press the numeric buttons to select an item. e.g.: “5”: [0] )[5] “15”: [1] )[5] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select an item and press [ENTER]. ≥You can also use the numeric buttons to select an item.
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PP-Sample.book 22 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Playback DVD Frame-by-frame viewing DVD/VHS POWER TV POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO DVD/VHS OUTPUT [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] (Motion picture parts only) [DVD-V] [VCD] CH VHS VOLUME DVD While paused Press [2;], [;1], [2] or [1]. DVD ≥Each press shows the next or previous frame. ≥Press [1, PLAY] to restart playback. ≥Forward direction ([;1], [1]) only.
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PP-Sample.book 23 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Playback DVD Displaying the TV image as a picture-inpicture/ Selecting an amount of time to skip — Time Slip Create chapters [RAM] [1] Press [CHAPTER]. ≥Press [:, SKIP] or [9, SKIP] to skip to the start of a chapter. ≥You cannot activate this function when recording and playing at the same time. [RAM] [DVD-R] Skips the specified time. Displays the TV image being received as a picture-in-picture.
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PP-Sample.book 24 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Playback DVD ∫ Using the tree screen to find a group DVD/VHS POWER TV CH, W, X POWER CH INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO DVD/VHS OUTPUT VHS DVD TRACKING/V-LOCK DVD 1 1 3 1/ 24 No. 0 – 9 VCR Plus+ CM SKIP SLOW/ REW SEARCH FF SKIP/INDEX PLAY ∫ DIRECT NAVIGATOR VHS MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY ≥The file list for the group appears. ∫ To return to the file list STATUS TIME SLIP Press [RETURN].
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PP-Sample.book 25 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Recording DVD ∫ TIME SLIP Playing while you are recording You can play the title being recorded to check that it is being recorded correctly. You can also check parts that were recorded previously. [RAM] Preparation ≥Press [DVD]. While recording or timer recording Hint ≥Sound is not output while fast-forwarding. [1] Press [TIME SLIP]. Time Slip indicator on the main unit lights. Play starts from 30 seconds previous to that moment.
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PP-Sample.book 26 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Recording DVD [5] Press [¥, DVD REC] to start recording. DVD/VHS POWER TV POWER Í INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO DVD/VHS OUTPUT CH VHS VOLUME DVD DVD ≥You cannot change the channel or recording mode during recording. You can change them while recording is paused, but the material is recorded as a separate title. TRACKING/V-LOCK CH, W, X Numeric Buttons AUDIO CANCEL/RESET SKIP/INDEX VCR Plus+ CM SKIP AUDIO ∫ To pause recording Press [;, PAUSE].
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PP-Sample.book 27 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Recording DVD ∫ Recording modes and approximate recording times Flexible Recording mode (FR) [RAM] [DVD-R] The unit calculates a recording rate that enables the recording to fit in the time you set (within the remaining time on the disc) with the best picture quality. Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated. (Unit: hour) DVD-RAM Double-sided (9.
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PP-Sample.book 28 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Timer Recording DVD DVD/VHS POWER TV POWER CH INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO DVD/VHS OUTPUT VHS VOLUME [4] DVD DVD TRACKING/V-LOCK ≥“Invalid Entry” is displayed when you enter the wrong PlusCode number. Reenter the PlusCode number. ≥To enter the title of the program Press [2, 1] to select “Enter Name” and press [ENTER] (l 32). If the program is TIMER 4:00 LP Remaining Recording Time RECORDING correct 7/13 TUE 12:57 PM Press [ENTER].
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PP-Sample.book 29 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Timer Recording DVD Note ≥“ ” flashes when the unit cannot perform timer recording (nonrecordable disc or protected disc, etc.). Check the disc carefully. ≥The actual time recorded may be longer than the program itself when TV programs are recorded using VCR Plus_ system. ≥When recording more than one program in a row, for DVD-RAM the first few seconds, and for DVD-R about the first 30 seconds of all programs from the second one onwards will not be recorded.
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PP-Sample.book 30 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Advanced Operations DVD DISC SETTING [1] While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. (l 47) DVD/VHS POWER TV POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO DVD/VHS OUTPUT CH e.g.
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PP-Sample.book 31 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Advanced Operations DVD 1 Format disc [RAM] Some DVD-RAM are unformatted. You must format these discs before using them in this unit. Formatting also allows you to erase the entire contents of a disc. [4] Select “Yes” with [2] and press [ENTER]. [5] Select “Start” with [2] and press [ENTER]. ≥Formatting starts. ≥A message appears when formatting is finished. Format disc Formatting the disc will erase all contents. This will take approximately 1 minute.
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PP-Sample.book 32 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Advanced Operations DVD (3) SET (when you have finished entering text) [∫, STOP] (4) SPACE (5) The title displayed on the menu screen after finalizing the DVD-R appears. [DVD-R] (l 34) DVD/VHS POWER TV POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO DVD/VHS OUTPUT VOLUME CH VHS To enter other characters Repeat step 1. DVD DVD [2] Press [∫, STOP]. TRACKING/V-LOCK Numeric Buttons The title is entered and the screen disappears.
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PP-Sample.book 33 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Advanced Operations DVD Using the Direct Navigator [RAM] [DVD-R] ∫ Selecting recorded titles to play Title/Chapter Programs are recorded as a single title consisting of one chapter. Preparation ≥Insert a disc that has been recorded on. ≥Press [DVD]. Title [1] Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Chapter DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title View DVD-RAM Start 08 07 End 10 10/25 Mon You can divide a title into multiple chapters.
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PP-Sample.book 34 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Advanced Operations DVD Preparation ≥Release protection (disc l 30, cartridge l 18). [RAM] ≥Press [DVD]. DVD/VHS POWER TV POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO DVD/VHS OUTPUT VHS [1] Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. [2] Use [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a desired title.
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PP-Sample.book 35 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Advanced Operations DVD 11 Divide Title [8] Select “Divide” with [2] and press [ENTER]. [RAM] You can divide a selected title into two. You must make sure when dividing a title because it cannot be recovered after the procedure. [6] Press [ENTER] at the point you want to divide the title.
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PP-Sample.book 36 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Advanced Operations DVD Using play list [2] Select “PLAY LIST” with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [ENTER]. DVD/VHS POWER TV POWER PLAY LIST Play List View DVD-RAM VOLUME CH INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO -- DVD/VHS OUTPUT VHS DVD DVD -- -- -- -- Create TRACKING/V-LOCK -- Numeric Buttons AUDIO SKIP/INDEX :, 9 Previous 01/01 Next VCR Plus+ CM SKIP CANCEL/RESET [3] Select “Create” with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [ENTER].
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PP-Sample.book 37 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Advanced Operations DVD ∫ Playing play lists ≥If you enter a number larger than the total number of play lists, the last play list is selected. [RAM] Preparation ≥Create play list first (l 36). ≥Press [DVD]. [1] To show other pages Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press [ENTER]. ≥You can also press [:, SKIP] or [9, SKIP] to show other pages. While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS].
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PP-Sample.book 38 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Advanced Operations DVD [RAM] Preparation ≥Create play lists first (l 36). ≥Release protection (disc l 30, cartridge l 18). ≥Press [DVD]. DVD/VHS POWER TV POWER CH INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO DVD/VHS OUTPUT VHS VOLUME DVD For your reference ≥You can use fast-forward, rewind, pause, and slow-motion while playing chapters just as you can during normal play. DVD TRACKING/V-LOCK Numeric Buttons [1] Press [FUNCTIONS].
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PP-Sample.book 39 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Advanced Operations DVD 1 Chapter View [7] Use [3, 4] to select a desired item and press [ENTER]. [5] Use [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a desired chapter. ≥You can also select a chapter from the chapter view by entering a 3-digit number with the numeric buttons. e.g.: “5”: [0] )[0] )[5] “15”: [0] )[1] )[5] ≥If you enter a number larger than the total number of chapters, the last chapter is selected. ≥To edit l Follow the steps below.
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PP-Sample.book 40 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Advanced Operations DVD Using DISPLAY menus ∫ Common procedures DVD/VHS POWER TV POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO DVD/VHS OUTPUT Preparation ≥Press [DVD]. VOLUME CH [1] Press [DISPLAY].
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PP-Sample.book 41 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Advanced Operations DVD 1 Play menu [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] [MP3] Disc Play Video Audio Repeat Play [DVD-A] [MP3] Track,.Group,.OFF ^--------------------------J While playing a play list [RAM] PL (play list),.OFF ^---------------------------J OFF Repeat play This function works only when the elapsed play time is displayed. Note ≥Repeat play may not work as desired with some discs.
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PP-Sample.book 42 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Various Settings DVD Entering a password (Ratings) DVD/VHS POWER TV POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO DVD/VHS OUTPUT DVD/VHS OUTPUT CH VHS You can limit play of DVDs unsuitable for some audiences (children, for example). Play and changes to the settings are not possible unless you enter a password. (l 43) VOLUME DVD DVD Preparation ≥Press [DVD].
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PP-Sample.book 43 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Various Settings DVD ∫ Disc Languages Summary of settings Choose the language for audio, subtitle and disc menus. [DVD-V] Press [ENTER] to display the menu. ≥Some discs are designed to start in a certain language despite any changes made here. ≥If a language which is not recorded is selected, or if languages are already fixed on the disc, the language set as the default on the disc will be played instead.
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PP-Sample.book 44 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Various Settings DVD ∫ Audio Search Audio & PLAY t1.3 Underlined items are the factory presets. ∫ Video 3-D Y/C Separation [On] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] (l 21) Choose whether to operate the Quick View (Play k1.3) or not and whether to have sound during search. [On] [Off] [DVD-A] ≥You may hear sound regardless of this setting with some discs. [Off] On Reduces noise by separating the luminance (Y) and color (C) signals when recording.
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PP-Sample.book 45 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Various Settings DVD ∫ TV Screen TV Type (l 17) Underlined items are the factory presets. ª Display Choose the setting to suit your TV and preference. [Aspect 4:3 & 480I] [Aspect 4:3 & 480P] [Aspect 16:9 & 480I] [Aspect 16:9 & 480P] Status Messages Choose whether to show status messages automatically or not.
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PP-Sample.book 46 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Various Settings DVD Clock Settings Preparation ≥Press [DVD]. DVD/VHS POWER TV POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO DVD/VHS OUTPUT [1] CH VHS VOLUME DVD PLAY Press [FUNCTIONS]. (l 47) [2] Select “SETUP” with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [ENTER]. [3] Select “Set Up” SETUP Off Timer 6 hr tab with [3, 4] Remote Control Code Set Code 1 DVD/VHS Output Automatic and press [2, Channel Auto Clock Setting 1].
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PP-Sample.book 47 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Various Settings DVD ∫ Display examples FUNCTIONS window (1) Current medium (1) DVD-RAM (2) Current recording or play status, input REC (2) channel PLAY ≥Shows the current state of the unit and (3) LR the input channel. REC: Recording PAUSE: Recording paused PLAY: Playing PLAY t1.3: Quick Viewing (Play k1.
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PP-Sample.book 48 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 [[VHS]] Before Use VHS Inserting video cassette The surface from which you can see a roll of tape should face up, Insert a video cassette. ≥This unit is automatically turned on. ∫ To eject a video cassette ≥You can eject a video cassette when the unit is in standby mode. It switches back to standby once it ejects the video cassette. For main unit. ≥Press [<, EJECT] on the main unit. For remote control.
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PP-Sample.book 49 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Playback VHS Playing a video cassette ∫ To still playback Press [;, PAUSE]. (Press again to restart play.) DVD/VHS POWER TV POWER Í INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO DVD/VHS OUTPUT CH VHS ∫ To stop play VOLUME Press [∫, STOP]. VHS DVD AUDIO Note: ≥When the unit is off, an inserted video cassette can be played back by pressing [1, PLAY]. ≥When the tape reaches its end, this unit automatically rewinds it to the beginning.
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PP-Sample.book 50 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Playback VHS Adjusting the playback picture CH, W, X DVD/VHS POWER TV POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO DVD/VHS OUTPUT CH VHS ∫ Manual tracking VOLUME The unit usually makes tracking adjustments, but you may need to do it manually if noise appears on a tape recorded on other equipment. VHS DVD TRACKING/V-LOCK TRACKING/ V-LOCK, r, s Numeric Buttons During play Press [TRACKING/V-LOCK, r] or [TRACKING/V-LOCK, s].
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PP-Sample.book 51 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Recording VHS ∫ To specify a time to stop recording Recording TV programs While recording Press [¥, VHS REC] to select the recording time. Preparation ≥Select the unit viewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV. ≥Check that the clock is set to the correct time. If it has not been set, refer to page 46. ≥Press [VHS]. ≥On the main unit, press [¥, REC].
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PP-Sample.book 52 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Timer Recording VHS [5] Press [RETURN]. DVD/VHS POWER TV POWER Manual programming CH INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO DVD/VHS OUTPUT VHS VOLUME DVD ≥When connecting a cable TV box or satellite receiver, select the channel on the cable TV box or satellite receiver before timer recording starts. VHS TRACKING/V-LOCK [1] Press [PROG/CHECK]. Numeric Buttons ≥Make sure “NEW TIMER PROGRAM” is selected.
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PP-Sample.book 53 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Timer Recording VHS Auto SP/EP mode Cautions for using timer recording on DVD and VHS If, at the beginning of a timer program, there is not enough tape remaining to complete the recording, the SP/EP function will automatically run the tape at EP speed. This ensures that the entire program will be recorded. If EP mode is not enough to stretch the remaining tape to fit the whole program you will not be able to record all of the TV program.
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PP-Sample.book 54 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Advanced Operations VHS ∫ Selecting programs to play DVD/VHS POWER TV [1] Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO DVD/VHS OUTPUT VOLUME CH VHS ≥When [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] is pressed during play, playback stops and the Direct Navigator list appears.
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PP-Sample.book 55 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Advanced Operations VHS ∫ Set the category You can find what kind of programs are recorded with the character and the icon indicators. Preparation ≥Press [VHS]. To Check the Recorded Programming Data (Time Stamp Function) When playback starts after searching with the Direct Navigator function or the index search function, recorded programming data (called Time Stamp) appears on the TV screen for approx. 5 seconds.
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PP-Sample.book 56 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Various Settings VHS Summary of settings DVD/VHS POWER TV POWER DVD/VHS OUTPUT VOLUME CH INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO VHS This description shows the initial settings for this unit. For details on menu operation (l left). ≥Underlined items are the factory presets. VHS DVD ∫ VHS MENU OSD (l 57) TRACKING/V-LOCK [ON] AUDIO CANCEL/RESET [OFF] ON Messages appear on the TV for about 5 seconds after you perform operations.
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PP-Sample.book 57 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Various Settings VHS Preparation ≥Press [VHS]. Changing audio When a stereo and/or SAP broadcast is received, “STEREO” or “SAP” light to show the type of broadcast. Various on-screen display indications ∫ When playing a tape: To see these displays, set the “OSD” item in the “VHS MENU” to “ON” (l 56). To change the audio, press [AUDIO]. The audio changes as follows: Stereo>L>R>Normal audio track>Stereo Press [STATUS].
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PP-Sample.book 58 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 [[DVD/VHS]] Advanced Operations DVD VHS Transfer (Dubbing) from VHS DVD/VHS POWER TV POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO DVD/VHS OUTPUT CH VHS VOLUME DVD TRACKING/V-LOCK SKIP/INDEX VHS DVD SLOW/ REW SEARCH FF CH, W, X OPEN/CLOSE /k1.
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PP-Sample.book 59 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Advanced Operations DVD VHS ∫ Manual Transfer (Dubbing) [RAM] [DVD-R] ∫ About TP channel You can specify the position to start transfer (dubbing) of the program recorded on the tape to the disc. ≥Available discs for transfer (dubbing) from tape are DVD-RAM and non-finalized DVD-R. ≥Copy-guarded video tapes cannot be dubbed. Most video tapes are copy-guarded to prevent illegal reproduction and they cannot be recorded with the following procedure.
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PP-Sample.book 60 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Advanced Operations DVD VHS Transfer (Dubbing) from DVD DVD/VHS POWER TV POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO DVD/VHS OUTPUT VOLUME CH VHS DVD VHS DVD TRACKING/V-LOCK CH, W, X AUDIO OPEN/CLOSE CANCEL/RESET TIME SLIP VCR Plus+ CM SKIP /k1.
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PP-Sample.book 61 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Advanced Operations DVD VHS ∫ Manual Transfer (Dubbing) You can specify the position to start transfer (dubbing) of the program recorded on the disc to the tape. ≥Copy-guarded discs cannot be dubbed. Most discs are copyguarded to prevent illegal reproduction and they cannot be recorded with the following procedure. ∫ About DC channel (DC: Dubbing input channel) ≥DC channel can be recorded only when the VHS input channel is set to “DC”.
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PP-Sample.book 62 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Advanced Operations DVD VHS Recording from an external device When connecting to the L2 input terminals on the front of the unit ≥You can also connect to the L1 input terminals on the rear of the unit. POWER Í/I Before connecting any cables, first make sure that the power for both units is off. Then, after connecting cables, turn on both units.
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PP-Sample.book 63 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Helpful Hints DVD VHS Glossary Bitstream MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3) This is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel) before it is decoded into its various channels. An audio compression method that compresses audio to approximately one tenth of its size without any considerable loss of audio quality. You can play MP3s you have recorded onto CD-R and CD-RW.
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PP-Sample.book 64 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Helpful Hints DVD VHS Frequently asked questions Set up What equipment is necessary to play multi channel surround sound? Are the headphones and speakers directly connected to the unit? Page ≥DVD-Video: You can play DVD-Video multi channel surround by digitally connecting an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital and a DTS decoder. ≥DVD-Audio: This unit plays DVD-Audio in 2 channels. You cannot play multi channel surround sound.
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PP-Sample.book 65 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Helpful Hints DVD VHS Error messages ∫ Common On the unit’s display H, F (“” stands for a number.) Page ≥An error has occurred. The number following “H” or “F” depends on the status of the unit. Reset procedure: Press [POWER Í/I] to switch the unit to standby mode and then back to ON. Alternatively, press [POWER Í/I] to switch the unit to standby mode, disconnect the AC power supply cord, and then reconnect it.
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PP-Sample.book 66 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Helpful Hints DVD VHS Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to the “Customer Services Directory” on page 71 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to “Product information” on page 70 if you reside in Canada. In other areas, consult your dealer.
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PP-Sample.book 67 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Helpful Hints DVD VHS Picture Page TV reception worsens after connecting the unit. ≥This can occur because the signals are being divided between the unit and other equipment. It can be solved by using a signal booster, available from audio-visual suppliers. The images from this unit do not appear on the TV. ≥Make sure that the TV is connected to the VIDEO OUT terminal, S-VIDEO OUT terminal or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals on this unit.
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PP-Sample.book 68 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Helpful Hints DVD VHS ∫ DVD DVD Picture Page Status messages do not appear. ≥Select “Automatic” in “Status Messages” in the SETUP menu. The blue background does not appear. ≥Select “On” in “Blue Background” in the SETUP menu. The 4:3 aspect ratio picture expands left and right. ≥Use the TV to change the aspect. If your TV does not have that function, set “Progressive” in the Video menu to “OFF”.
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PP-Sample.book 69 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Helpful Hints DVD VHS DVD Recording, timer recording Cannot record. Page ≥You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the unit can record onto. ≥The disc is unformatted. Format the disc. [RAM] ≥The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to “PROTECT” or the disc is protected with “DISC SETTING”. ≥Some programs have limitations on the number of times they can be recorded (CPRM).
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PP-Sample.book 70 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Helpful Hints DVD VHS Product Service 1. Damage requiring service — The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if: (a)The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged; or (b)Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or (c)The unit has been exposed to rain; or (d)The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or (e)The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged. 2.
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PP-Sample.book 71 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Helpful Hints DVD VHS Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc., Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.
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PP-Sample.book 72 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Helpful Hints DVD VHS Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC/TECHNICS PRODUCT—LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
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PP-Sample.book 74 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Helpful Hints Index play list ....................................................................................... 37 title .............................................................................................. 33 Protection cartridge ..................................................................................... 18 disc ............................................................................................. 30 title .....................
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PP-Sample.book 75 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Español Antes de uso ≥Las conexiones del equipo descritas sirven en concepto de ejemplo. ≥Antes de conectar, apague todo equipo y lea las instrucciones correspondientes de funcionamiento. ≥Los equipos periféricos y los cables correspondientes y los cables opcionales se venden por separado si no está indicado de otro modo.
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PP-Sample.book 76 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 [[DVD]] Antes de uso DVD DVD/VHS POWER TV Ajustes del canal de guía para el sistema VCR Plus+ POWER Í INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO DVD/VHS OUTPUT VOLUME CH VHS DVD Ajuste estos canales de guía de manera que se pueda usar el sistema VCR Plusi para la grabación temporizada. Antes de proceder a los ajustes, prepare el papel que muestra los canales, los nombres de las estaciones y los canales de guía. por ej.
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PP-Sample.book 77 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Reproducción DVD Introducción de discos [1] Pulse [<, OPEN/CLOSE] en la unidad principal para abrir la bandeja. Disco sin cartucho (1) Puede Ud. insertar un disco de cartucho o sin cartucho. [2] Pulse [
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PP-Sample.book 78 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Reproducción Í Salto CM CH, W, X DVD/VHS POWER TV POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO DVD DVD/VHS OUTPUT [RAM] [DVD-R] Puede saltar por cerca de 1 minuto por cada vez que se pulsa. Durante la reproducción VOLUME CH VHS Pulse [CM SKIP].
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PP-Sample.book 79 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Grabación DVD Reproducción durante la grabación Grabación de programas televisivos [RAM] Operaciones preliminares ≥Pulse [DVD]. [RAM] [DVD-R] ≥Puede grabar hasta 99 títulos en un disco. ≥DVD-RAM/DVD-R tiene restricciones en la grabación. ≥La grabación tendrá lugar en un espacio abierto en el disco duro o en el disco. Los datos no se sobrescribirán.
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PP-Sample.book 80 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Ejecución de grabaciones temporizadas Í ≥ACT (hora de encendido)/DES (hora final) Si mantiene pulsado el botón, el tiempo aumentará o disminuirá en incrementos de 30 minutos. ≥MODO (Modo de grabación) Para cambiar el modo de grabación, puede pulsar también [REC MODE]. XP,.SP,.LP,.EP,.FR,.XP... (l 79) ≥Intr.ir nomb. Pulse [2, 1] para seleccionar “Intr.ir nomb.” luego pulse [ENTER].
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PP-Sample.book 81 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 [[VHS]] Reproducción VHS Introducción de un cassette de vídeo Poniendo hacia arriba la superficie desde la que puede ver el rollo de la cinta, Inserte un cassette de vídeo. ≥Esta unidad se enciende automáticamente. ∫ Para expulsar el cassette de vídeo ≥Puede expulsar el cassette de vídeo cuando la unidad está en el modo de espera. Ésta vuelve en espera una vez que haya expulsado el cassette de vídeo. Por lo que respecta a la unidad principal.
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PP-Sample.book 82 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Grabación VHS Velocidad de la cinta DVD/VHS POWER TV SP: Puede grabar la longitud señalada en la cinta. EP: Tres veces la longitud del modo SP. VP: Cinco veces la longitud del modo SP. POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO DVD/VHS OUTPUT CH VHS VOLUME ≥Para conseguir una duración de grabación más larga, seleccione “EP” o “VP”. ≥Si la calidad de la imagen es importante para Ud. o bien si quiere almacenar la cinta durante un largo período, seleccione “SP”.
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PP-Sample.book 83 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Ejecución de grabaciones temporizadas ∫ Precauciones en la grabación temporizada VHS Modo SP/EP automático Cuando llega el tiempo que se definió, la grabación temporizada inicia automáticamente. ≥La grabación temporizada puede iniciar mientras la unidad está tanto apagada como encendida. Cuando la unidad está apagada, el sonido y el vídeo no salen en el televisor.
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PP-Sample.book 84 ページ２００４年４月８日木曜日午後３時４５分 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. “DTS” and “DTS 2.0iDigital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Pats.