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DVD Video Recorder

Operating Instructions

Model No. DMR-E60

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,

please read these instructions completely.

Please keep this manual for future reference.

RQT7082-B

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B.book 1 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 DVD Video Recorder Operating Instructions Model No. DMR-E60 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.
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B.book 2 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Contents Contents ...................................................................................... 2 Using the DIRECT NAVIGATOR............................................... 39 Control reference guide ............................................................. 3 Dear Customer ............................................................................ 7 Selecting programmes to play ...................................................................
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B.book 3 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Control reference guide Keep this page open as you read through the Operating Instructions. Refer to it for the control and component names and numbers which appear in the text. DVD DVD TV TV VIDEO Plus+ DIRECT TV REC INPUT SELECT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 -/- - AV CH VOLUME CANCEL SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.
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ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Control reference guide (continued) Remote control Main unit (1) DVD on/off button (Í, DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 ≥To switch the unit from on to standby or vice versa. In the standby mode, the unit is still connected to the mains. ≥In the standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power. (2) VIDEO Plus+ button (VIDEO Plus+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 (3) Direct TV recording button (¥, DIRECT TV REC) . . . . .
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B.book 5 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Control reference guide (continued) The unit’s display (1) (2) (3) (5) (4) (9) (e.g.
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B.book 6 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Warning and Important Information MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia. 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.
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B.book 7 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Dear Customer Checking the Accessories ªSales and Support Information May we take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic DVD Video Recorder. We would particularly advise that you carefully study the Operating Instructions before attempting to operate the unit and that you note the listed precautions.
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B.book 8 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 The remote control Batteries Use ≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries. Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m directly in front of the unit. ≥Keep the transmission window and the unit’s sensor free from dust. ≥Operation can be affected by strong light sources, such as direct sunlight, and the glass doors on cabinets.
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B.book 9 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 The remote control (continued) Television operation Operation: On and off: Video input mode: Channels: Volume: Numeric: You can control televisions by changing the remote control code. Preparation ≥Turn on the television. ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “TV”. 1 Refer to the chart below for the code for your television.
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B.book 10 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Discs [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] [MP3] ≥This unit cannot record PAL signals to discs containing NTSC signals or vice versa. ≥This unit cannot record to discs containing both PAL and NTSC signals. Play of discs recorded with both PAL and NTSC on another unit is not guaranteed. DVD-RAM Play-only discs Discs you can use The features you can use with the different types of discs are indicated as follows.
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B.book 11 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Discs (continued) Discs that cannot be played Audio format logos ≥DVD-Video with a region number other than the number for this unit or “All” ≥Some DVD-R ≥DVD-RAM (2.6 GB/5.2 GB) ≥DVD-ROM ≥DVD-RW ≥iRW ≥CD-ROM ≥CDV ≥CD-G ≥CVD ≥SVCD ≥SACD ≥MV-Disc ≥PD ≥Photo CD ≥Divx Video Disc, etc. ≥Play of non-standard Video CDs and Super Video CDs is not guaranteed. Dolby Digital (pages 56 and 71) This unit can play Dolby Digital in stereo (2 channels).
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B.book 12 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 SD/PC card and still pictures Cards capable of displaying and saving SD card slot ≥SD Memory Card ≥MultiMediaCard Folders that can be displayed/saved Still pictures (denoted as Filename: xxxxxxxx.JPG) saved in PC card slot ≥SD Memory Card*1 ≥MultiMediaCard*1 ≥Compact Flash*1 ≥Smart Media*1 ≥Memory Stick*1 ≥xD Picture Card*1 ≥Micro Drive*1*2 ≥ATA Flash PC card ≥Mobile hard disk*2*3 folders ( ) as shown below can be displayed/saved.
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B.book 13 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Connections (with Scart leads) Follow the step-by-step guide below.
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B.book 14 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Connections (without Scart leads) If you do not have any scart leads and your TV is not Q Link type, you can connect your DVD Recorder to a TV and Satellite Receiver using RF leads. Using this connection method may however be difficult to obtain a clear picture from the Satellite Receiver. For this reason it is not recommended for inexperienced users. (See preferred connection on page 13.
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B.book 15 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Connections (with S-Video cable) Connections and preparations for a TV with S-Video socket. The conventional video sockets of DVD Recorder’s output (input) a combination of the luminance signal (Y) and colour signal (C) which are recorded on the disc. The S (Separate)-Video socket allows separate transmission of signals in order to obtain clearer pictures. The connection with S-Video Cable can also be used for playback of any disc.
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B.book 16 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Auto Setup (with Q Link Functions) If you do not have a Q Link TV, ignore this page and go to page 17. The Preset Download function can automatically copy the tuning position of all available TV stations into the DVD Recorder’s memory when you connect the DVD Recorder using a fully-wired 21-pin Scart lead to a TV equipped with the Q Link function.
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B.book 17 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Auto Setup (with Q Link Functions) (continued) To Set Up this DVD Recorder with an existing Q Link TV 1 2 3 4 Switch the TV on. Select the AV input on your TV. Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”. Press [DVD, Í] (1) to switch the DVD Recorder on. Downloading of the setup data starts automatically. Download Pos 4 Download in progress, please wait. RETURN : to abort RETURN 5 To set up the Owner ID, repeat the steps 3-8 on the previous page.
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B.book 18 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Video Plus+ Codes for Satellite Receivers/Cable TV Auto Setup (without Q Link Functions) (continued) Removing Interference TV screen For the United Kingdom: This unit is not designed to control (switch on or change channel) your satellite receiver or Cable TV box, however, it can be taught to recognise Video Plus+ Codes for Satellite stations. The Satellite receiver or Cable TV box must be switched on and the correct station selected.
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B.book 19 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Selecting TV screen type The aspect ratio is factory set to 4:3 for a regular television. You do not have to change this setting if you have a regular 4:3 aspect television. Preparation ≥Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”. 1 Press [DVD, Í] (1) to turn this unit on. 2 Press [FUNCTIONS] (11) to show the FUNCTIONS window.
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B.book 20 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Playing discs [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] [MP3] When a menu screen appears on the television [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] Operate menus with the following operations. Actual operations depend on the disc. Press the numeric buttons (4) to select an item, or move [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select an item and press [ENTER] (10).
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B.book 21 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Playing discs (continued) Quick View (Play k1.3) Fast forward and rewind—SEARCH [RAM] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] [MP3] During play or Time Slip, you can play faster than the normal play to save time by Quick View function. During play Press [6, SLOW/SEARCH] or [5, SLOW/SEARCH] (25). During play [6]: backward [5]: forward Press and hold [1] (26) for about 1 second. DVD-RAM PLAY x1.
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B.book 22 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Playing discs (continued) [DVD-A] ≥A group number can be specified while the screen saver is displayed. e.g., “5”: [5] ≥Playing bonus group Some discs contain bonus groups. If a password screen appears after selecting a group, enter the password with the numeric buttons and press [ENTER] (10). Refer also to the disc’s jacket.
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B.book 23 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Playing discs (continued) Changing audio ªWhile playing a Video CD [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] LR>L>R ^-------------} Remote control only V-CD PLAY You can change the audio being received or played with the following procedure. Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”. (5) During reception or play (5) e.g.: “LR” is selected Press [AUDIO] (36) to select the audio type. For your reference ≥You can also use the DISPLAY menu to change the audio type.
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B.book 24 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Playing discs (continued) ªTo clear a marker Use [2, 1] (10) to select a marker number and press [CANCEL] Marking places to play again — MARKER [RAM] [DVD-R] (5). ≥An asterisk replaces the number and the position is cleared. You can mark up to 999 points on a disc to return to later. These marks are recorded directly onto DVD-RAM, but are cleared when you removed or finalized DVD-R. ªTo clear the DISPLAY menus Press [DISPLAY] (17).
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ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Playing discs (continued) Using menus to play MP3 discs ªNaming folders and files [MP3] At the time of recording, give folder and file names a 3-digit numeric prefix in the order you want them to play (this may not work at times). This unit can play MP3 files recorded on CD-R/RW with a computer. Files are treated as tracks and folders are treated as groups. “Total” means total number of all MP3 files (all tracks in all groups) recorded in the disc.
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B.book 26 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Recording television programmes [RAM] [DVD-R] When using DVD-R insert a disc. ≥You can play DVD-R on compatible DVD players by finalizing them on this unit, effectively making them into DVD-Video. ≥The video is recorded in a 4:3 aspect irrespective of the video signal input. ≥When recording bilingual channel sound onto DVD-R, it is possible to select only one of “M1” or “M2”. ≥Insert one disc only within the tray’s guides.
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B.book 27 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Recording television programmes (continued) Flexible recording mode (FR) One Touch Recording—Specify a time to stop recording [RAM] [DVD-R] [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) and with the best possible picture quality. 1 Main unit only This is a simple way of making timer recordings when you are in a hurry or before you go to bed.
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B.book 28 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Playing while you are recording Recording television programmes (continued) Playing from the beginning of the programme you are recording—Chasing play To perform Direct TV Recording: 1 Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] (42) to open the tray and insert a disc. 2 Press [DIRECT TV REC] (3). [RAM] ≥Recording of the TV programme that you are viewing on the TV starts. ≥In some cases, it may not be possible to change the programme position on the TV during Direct TV Recording.
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ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Playing while you are recording (continued) Simultaneous recording and play Checking the recording during recording (TIME SLIP) [RAM] [RAM] You can start play of the programme you are recording or play a programme previously recorded. You can play the programme being recorded to check that it is being recorded correctly. You can also check parts that were recorded previously. Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”. Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”.
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B.book 30 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Using the FUNCTIONS window About the FUNCTIONS window Using the FUNCTIONS window Most of the features and functions of this unit can also be controlled with icons. The examples show the FUNCTIONS window when a DVD-RAM is being used. Actual menus depend on the type of disc being used. [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] [MP3] Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”. 1 Disc display (1) FUNCTIONS (2) Press [FUNCTIONS] (11) to show the FUNCTIONS window.
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B.book 32 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Timer recording Using VIDEO Plus+ number to make timer recording 4 If the programme is correct Press [ENTER] (10). ≥The Timer Programme List screen appears. VIDEO Plus+ are different trademarks used to represent the same easy recording feature. However, for simplicity, only the term VIDEO Plus+ will be used. TIMER RECORDING Remain 1:58 SP 1:19:00 15.7 TUE Disc No.
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B.book 33 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Timer recording (continued) ªSetting for control of the recording starting and ending time by special signal Included in the broadcasting signal (PDC Function) Manual programming [RAM] [DVD-R] Remote control only PDC stands for Programme Delivery Control.
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B.book 34 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Timer recording (continued) 4 Press [ENTER] (10) when you have finished making Disc space (B) OK: Displayed if the recording can fit in the remaining space on the disc. However, when the programme becomes longer than scheduled during the recording by setting “PDC” to “ON”, the programme may not be recorded until its end. # (Date): For recordings made daily or weekly, the display will show until when recordings can be made based on the time remaining on the disc.
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B.book 35 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Recording from a video cassette player When connected to non-DV equipment [RAM] [DVD-R] Note ≥Stop play on the other equipment as well. ≥This unit does not support recording the signal from a personal computer. ≥The audio recorded through the DV Input terminal is the audio selected in the “Audio mode for DV input”. You can record audio and video being played on a video cassette player or a video camera connected to the input terminals.
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B.book 36 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Entering titles [SD/CARD] [RAM] [DVD-R] STOP You can: ≥Title discs with the DISC INFORMATION in the FUNCTIONS window. ≥Title programmes with the Timer recording (page 32). ≥Title programmes with the DIRECT NAVIGATOR (page 40). ≥Title play lists with the PLAY LIST screen (page 46). ≥Title folders of still pictures (page 49). ENTER Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”. ≥Insert a disc with something recorded on it.
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B.book 38 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 DISC INFORMATION (continued) Finalize — Creating DVD-Video [DVD-R] Note ≥Computer data and still pictures (JPEG, TIFF) can not be erased. ≥The disc title will also be erased. ≥If protection is active on even one programme (page 41), you cannot erase all programmes. You can play DVD-R on compatible DVD players by finalizing them on this unit, effectively making them into DVD-Video. The menus you create with this unit can also be used on the player.
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ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Using the DIRECT NAVIGATOR Selecting programmes to play About the programme list [RAM] [DVD-R] DIRECT NAVIGATOR NAVIGATOR DIRECT A list of programmes is created as you record them. You can use this list to find the programmes you want to watch. i) Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”. ≥Insert a disc you have recorded on. a) b) c) 1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] (9). d) e) ≥The programme list appears.
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B.book 40 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Using the DIRECT NAVIGATOR (continued) Erasing programmes Entering and editing programme titles [RAM] [DVD-R] [RAM] [DVD-R] The programme is erased completely when you use this procedure and cannot be retrieved. Check the programme carefully before erasing it to ensure it isn’t one you want to keep. Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”. ≥Insert a disc you have recorded on. Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”. ≥Insert a disc you have recorded on.
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ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Using the DIRECT NAVIGATOR (continued) Protecting programmes/ Releasing programme protection Erasing parts of a programme [RAM] The specified parts of the programme are erased completely when you use this procedure and cannot be retrieved. Check the programme carefully to ensure it isn’t one you want to keep. [RAM] You can prevent accidental erasure of programmes by writeprotecting them. Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”. ≥Insert a disc you have recorded on.
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ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Using PLAY LIST to edit programmes Using the DIRECT NAVIGATOR (continued) Dividing programmes Displaying PLAY LIST [RAM] [RAM] You can divide a selected programme into two. You must be sure you wish to divide a programme because once a programme has been divided it cannot be returned to its original form. Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”. ≥Insert a disc you have recorded on. Press [PLAY LIST] (27). Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”.
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ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Using PLAY LIST to edit programmes (continued) Creating PLAY LIST For your reference ≥You can fast-forward, rewind, pause and slow-motion while playing scenes just as you can during normal play. ≥One disc can have a maximum of 99 play lists and 999 scenes. These numbers may be reduced under some conditions. ≥You cannot specify an end point before a start point or a start point after an end point.
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B.book 44 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Using PLAY LIST to edit programmes (continued) Playing Scenes Adding Scenes to a PLAY LIST [RAM] [RAM] Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”. ≥Insert a disc you created play lists on. Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”. ≥Insert a disc you created play lists on. 1 Press [PLAY LIST] (27). 2 Use [3, 4] (10) to select the play list that contains 1 Press [PLAY LIST] (27).
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B.book 45 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Using PLAY LIST to edit programmes (continued) Moving a Scene To re-edit a PLAY LIST Scene [RAM] [RAM] Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”. ≥Insert a disc you created play lists on. Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”. ≥Insert a disc you created play lists on.
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B.book 46 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Using PLAY LIST to edit programmes (continued) Erasing a Scene from a PLAY LIST Erasing a PLAY LIST [RAM] [RAM] Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”. ≥Insert a disc you created play lists on. Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”. ≥Insert a disc you created play lists on.
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B.book 47 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Using DISPLAY menus [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] [MP3] STILL-P Page [DVD-A] Remote control only Still picture number ≥When “Return” is displayed Select “Return” and press [ENTER] (10) to return to the default page. ≥When “RANDOM” is displayed Select “RANDOM” and press [ENTER] (10), the picture changes randomly each time you press [ENTER] (10). DISPLAY menus contain information about the disc or unit.
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B.book 48 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Using DISPLAY menus (continued) Picture menu Repeat play [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] [MP3] Disc Play Picture Sound MODE During play Normal DNR Use [3, 4] (10). ON Disc Play Picture Sound MODE To select the picture mode during play Normal: Normal mode Soft: Soft mode Fine: Fine mode Cinema: Cinema mode (mellows movie, enhances detail in dark scenes.) †††††††††† [RAM] [DVD-R] PRG (PROGRAMME),-.All,-.
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ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Playing still pictures Inserting/Removing the SD/PC Card Selecting the drive and the folder [SD/CARD] [SD/CARD] [RAM] 1) While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS] (11). 2) Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “JPEG” and press [ENTER] (10). Only insert or remove the SD/PC card after turning the unit off. ≥When the card indicator (“SD” or “CARD”) on the unit display is flashing, the card is being read from or written to. Do not turn off the power or remove the card.
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B.book 50 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Playing still pictures (continued) Displaying still pictures (Album Display) ª To change the display interval timing (page 54) [SD/CARD] [RAM] ª To stop slide show You can display a list of the still pictures or display pictures one by one from any folder existing on the card or DVD-RAM. Press [RETURN] (28). (Menu screen appears.) 1 While in still picture display, use [2, 1] (10).
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B.book 51 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Editing still pictures 7 Select the destination drive. When the card is write-protected (page 12) or the disc is protected (pages 37, 74), you cannot access “Copy”/“Copy all of card”/ “Erase”/“Protect/Releasing protection”/“Print (DPOF)”/“Format”. Release the protection to use these functions. While the confirmation screen is displayed, (1) Use [3, 4] (10) to select “Destination” and press [ENTER] (10). (2) Use [2, 3, 4] (10) to select the drive.
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B.book 52 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Editing still pictures (continued) Copy all of card Erase [SD/CARD]>[RAM] [SD/CARD] [RAM] You can copy the all contents of the card to DVD-RAM. (maximum of 300 folders, 3000 files) You can erase the whole folders or selected still pictures. Once activated, material cannot be returned to its original form, including protected still pictures. Check it carefully before proceeding.
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B.book 53 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Editing still pictures (continued) Protect/Releasing protection Print (DPOF) [SD/CARD] [RAM] [SD/CARD] You can set/release protection for whole folders or for individual still pictures. You can select a whole folder or individual pictures for printing and specify the number of prints to be made (maximum 999 files).
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B.book 54 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 DV Automatic Recording (DV AUTO REC) Editing still pictures (continued) Others ª Slide Show Intervals [RAM] [SD/CARD] [RAM] Automatic generation of programmes and play lists is possible for using the “DV AUTO REC” function when connecting DV equipment (e.g., Digital Video Camera) to the DV input terminal on the front of the unit with the DV cable.
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B.book 55 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 DV Automatic Recording (DV AUTO REC) (continued) To stop recording manually Press [∫] (7). ªWhen recording stops The following screen appears. DV AUTO REC Recording finished. ENTER RETURN Press [ENTER] (10) to finish DV auto recording. ≥A programme and play list is added when DV auto recording finishes. For your reference ≥Do not operate the DV equipment during recording, as this will cause recording to stop.
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B.book 56 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Child Lock The Child Lock deactivates all buttons on the unit and remote control. Use it to prevent other people from operating the unit. Remote control only To activate the Child Lock Hold down [ENTER] (10) and [RETURN] (28) simultaneously until “X HOLD” appears on the unit’s display. ≥If you press a button while the Child Lock is on, “X HOLD” appears on the unit’s display and operation is impossible.
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B.book 57 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Connecting external equipments (continued) Connecting a digital amplifier or system component [A] Connecting an analog amplifier or system component [B] (1) Rear panel of this unit (2) Insert fully, with this side facing up. (Do not bend when connecting.
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B.book 58 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Connecting external equipments (continued) Connecting a Decoder Connecting a satellite receiver or digital receiver Decoder here refers to the device used to decode scrambled broadcasts (Pay TV).
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B.book 60 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Changing the unit’s settings Common procedures Refer to the summary of settings table on page 61 and use the following procedure to change the settings if necessary. Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”. 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS] (11) to show the FUNCTIONS window. 2 Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “SETUP” and press [ENTER] (10).
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B.book 61 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Changing the unit’s settings (continued) Summary of settings Soundtrack This description shows the initial settings for this unit. See page 60 for details on menu operation. ≥Underlined items are the factory presets. Choose the preferred audio language. [English] [French] [German] [Italian] [Other ¢¢¢¢] ª Tuning Subtitle [Spanish] Auto-Setup Restart Choose the preferred subtitle language.
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B.book 62 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Changing the unit’s settings (continued) ≥Underlined items are the factory presets. Digital Audio Output (PLAY) ª Picture (Press [ENTER] (10) to show the following settings. To return to the previous screen, press [RETURN] (28).) PCM Down Conversion (page 64) [On] [Off] ≥Select “On” when using a copyright protected disc, since the audio output does not work. Rec Resolution (REC) Select the picture sharpness when recording.
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B.book 63 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Changing the unit’s settings (continued) ≥Underlined items are the factory presets. Norm (4:3) TV Settings (DVD-RAM) ª Connection You can select how to reflect the image on the TV, when you watch 16:9 images (DVD-RAM) on 4:3 TV. [Norm (4:3)] [Pan & Scan] [Letterbox] TV Aspect (page 19) Choose the setting to suit your television and preference. [Norm (4:3)] [Wide (16:9)] Norm (4:3) Programmes played as recorded.
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B.book 64 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Changing the unit’s settings (continued) Entering a password (Ratings) Digital output 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. Change these settings when you have connected equipment through this unit’s OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal.
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B.book 65 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Changing the unit’s settings (continued) Remote Setting Operating other Panasonic DVD equipment with the remote control Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”. ≥Press [FUNCTIONS] (11) to show the FUNCTIONS window. By changing the remote control code, you can operate other DVD recorders and players manufactured by Panasonic.
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B.book 66 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Changing the unit’s settings (continued) Clock Settings Auto Clock Setting Usually, the unit’s Auto Setup or Download function automatically adjusts the clock to correct time. Under some reception conditions, however, the unit cannot set the clock automatically. In this case, follow the operation steps below to manually set the clock.
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B.book 67 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Changing the unit’s settings (continued) Channel Settings Title Page: To select the title extraction from TV guide of broadcaster. Use [3, 4] (10) to select the number between 100 and 899. ≥In case of a TV station with Teletext information, the title of the TV programme is entered automatically, provided the “Title page” is correctly set. ≥In case of a TV station with Teletext information, the name of the TV station is recorded automatically.
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B.book 68 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Changing the unit’s settings (continued) Auto-Setup Restart, Download Shipping Condition You can use the SETUP menus to start Auto Channel setting if Auto Setup (page 17) fails for some reason. The all settings in the SETUP screen return to the factory settings. (except for the ratings level and the password, and owner ID settings.) Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”. ≥Press [FUNCTIONS] (11) to show the FUNCTIONS window.
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B.book 69 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Status displays Changing the information displayed Display examples Displays appear on the television when you operate the unit to let you know what operation was performed and what condition the unit is in. (1) (2) (3) (4) Remote control only (1) Current media (2) Current recording or play status, input channel ≥Shows the current state of the unit, and the input channel.
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B.book 70 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Maintenance and Handling Maintenance To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. ≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit. ≥Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully. Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lenses over time, possibly making it impossible to record or play discs.
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B.book 71 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Glossary Bitstream JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) This is the compressed form of digital signals. A decoder decodes these signals into 5.1 surround and multi-channel signals. This is a system used for compressing/decoding colour still pictures. If you select JPEG as the storage system on digital cameras etc., the data will be compressed to 1/10– 1/100 of its original size.
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B.book 72 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Glossary (continued) Q Link This function works only if the unit is connected via a fully-wired 21-pin Scart cable to a TV featuring the Q Link or similar function. Q Link offers the following functions: 1) Download from the TV* When you connect the unit to a TV, the station list data is automatically copied from the TV to the unit, and the TV stations are assigned to the programme positions on the unit in the same order as on the TV.
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B.book 73 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Self-diagnosis The self-diagnosis displays appear if a problem occurs with the unit. The service numbers in the table appear when a problem occurs. ≥The service numbers are a “U” followed by two digits. Service number Service number Unit status Solutions The disc is dirty or badly scratched. ≥Follow the instructions in “Maintenance and Handling” to clean the disc if it is dirty.
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B.book 74 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Error displays Error messages Causes and solutions No Disc. ≥You haven’t inserted a disc. Correctly insert a disc that this unit can play. (page 20) ≥The disc is upside down. If it is a single-sided disc, insert it so the label is facing up. (page 20) This is a non-recordable disc. Cannot record. ≥The unit cannot record on the disc you inserted. The unit cannot record onto finalized DVD-R, DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, CDs or Video CDs.
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B.book 75 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the below 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, consult your dealer for instructions. Power No power ≥Insert the AC mains lead securely into the household AC outlet. The unit is on but cannot be operated. ≥The unit is hot (“U14” appears on the display). Wait for “U14” to disappear.
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B.book 76 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Troubleshooting guide (continued) Displays The display is dim. ≥Go to Display in the SETUP menus and change the display’s brightness with “FL Display”. (page 62) “0:00” is flashing on the unit’s display. ≥The clock is not set. Go to Settings in the SETUP menus and set the clock with “Clock”. (page 66) “NO READ” appears on the unit’s display after using a lens cleaner. ≥Take the cleaner out of the unit. Play Play fails to start even when [1] (26) is pressed.
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B.book 77 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Troubleshooting guide (continued) Remote control The remote control doesn’t work. ≥The unit is on standby to make a timer recording (“ ” on the unit’s display is on). (page 32) ≥[DVD, TV] (19) is not switched to “DVD”. Switch to “DVD” when operating this unit. (page 8) ≥The remote control code is wrong. Change to the correct code. (page 65) ≥The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones.
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B.book 78 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Troubleshooting guide (continued) Still pictures The contents of the card cannot be read. ≥The memory card format is not valid with the unit. )Format using FAT 12 or FAT 16 with other equipment or format the memory card with this unit. (Mobile hard disk is also FAT 32 compatible.) ≥The unit tried to display still picture files that were in a folder level that is not valid. ≥The still picture file is not JPEG or TIFF.
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B.book 79 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Specifications S-Video Out: (PAL/NTSC) Power supply: Power consumption: AC 220–240 V, 50 Hz 33 W Recording System: DVD Video Recording Standards (DVD-RAM), DVD Video Standards (DVD-R) DVD-RAM: 12 cm 4.7 GB 12 cm 9.4 GB 8 cm 2.8 GB DVD-R: 12 cm 4.7 GB 8 cm 1.4 GB (for General Ver.2.0) Maximum 6 hours (with 4.7 GB disc) XP: Approx. 1 hour SP: Approx. 2 hours LP: Approx. 4 hours EP: Approx. 6 hours DVD-RAM: 12 cm 4.7 GB 12 cm 9.4 GB 8 cm 2.8 GB DVD-R: 12 cm 4.
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B.book 80 ページ２００３年５月２日金曜日午前１０時８分 Index ªA ªM Audio ......................................................................................... 23 Auto Setup ................................................................... 16, 17, 68 Manual tuning ............................................................................ 67 Marker ........................................................................................ 24 MENU ......................................................................
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B.book 82 ページ２００３年５月２日 RQT7082-B F0503Mn0 金曜日午前１０時８分 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.