Panasonic Dmr E20 Operating Instructions Manual

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DVD VIDEO RECORDER
Operating Instructions
Model No. DMR-E20
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read
these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
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The servicenter list and warranty can be found
on pages 103 and 105.




The warranty can be found on page 104.
This manual was printed with soy based ink.
En las páginas 106 y 107 hay una guía de re-
ferencia rápida en español.
This unit responds to the region number...

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Accessories
Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.
(Only for U.S.A.)
To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or web site (http://www.panasonic.com/store).
(Only for Canada)
To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.

	
Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.

AC power...

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10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience recepta-
cles, 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 man-
ufacturer, or sold with the appara-
tus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus com-
bination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this...

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Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . 113
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Set up steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Features
This unit allows recording of high quality video on
DVD-RAM, the compact and durable digital media with
fast random access. This media also outdoes past tape
formats in ease of operation.
Watch a program while you are record-
ing it
Chasing play
You can watch a program from the start while you are still recording
it (
➡ ➡➡ ➡
➡ page 28).
Simultaneous rec and play
You can record a program while watching one you recorded previ-
ously (
➡ ➡➡ ➡
➡ page 28).
Time Slip
You can...

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Discs
Discs you can use for recording and play
Logos for discs you can record on and play
DVD-RAM
[4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm (5)]
[2.8 GB, 8 cm (3)]DVD-R (➡ page 7)
[4.7 GB for General Ver. 2.0]
The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers
no compensation for loss of recorded or edited material
due to a problem with the unit or disc, and accepts no
responsibility and offers no compensation for any sub-
sequent damage caused by such loss.
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DVD-R
You can play DVD-R by finalizing (➡ pages 55 and 96) them on this unit, effectively making them into DVD-Video.
Before finalizing…You can record onto the available space on the disc and perform editing functions, such as giving titles to discs and programs and erasing
programs.
You cannot record to or edit DVD-R with this unit if it was recorded with another unit, whether it is finalized or not.
You cannot record over parts that have been recorded.
Erasing programs...

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Main unit
Page

POWER button (/I, POWER)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Press to switch the unit from ON to STANDBY mode or vice versa.
In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.
Recording mode button (REC MODE)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Channel buttons (, 	, CH)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Recording button (
, 

)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Display  . . . . . . ....

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The unit’s display
The display mode of the main display section
TITLE:title number is displayed
TRACK:track number is displayed
CHAP:chapter number is displayed
PG:program number is displayed
PL:play list number is displayed
Volume level meter
Channel
Main display section
Recording and play counter
Timer recording on and off times
Remaining disc time
Current time
Title, track, chapter, program and play list numbers, and other
miscellaneous messages
Disc...

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Set up steps
Follow these steps to connect and set-up this unit
1
Prepare the remote control

Insert the batteries  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Change the remote control code for television
operation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2
Antenna and television
connections

Basic connection . . . . . . .  14

When you need to rework
your antenna cable . . . . . .  80
3
Tune into television stations

Plug-in Auto...