Panasonic Dmr E20 Operating Instructions Manual

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Advanced operations
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Program number 
 
	
Select the number and press
[ENTER].
Play list number 

Select the number and press
[ENTER].
Title number 
	
Track number 


Select the number and press
[ENTER].
Chapter number 
	
Select the number and press
[ENTER].
Elapsed play time

 
	 
	
Press the numbered buttons to
select a time to play from.
For example, to start play from
1 hour, 6 minutes and 37 seconds
Press [1]–[0]–[6]–[3]–[7], then
[ENTER].
Time display 


Use the joystick [
, ] to
change the information
displayed.

Track elapsed time

Track remaining time

Disc remaining time

Soundtrack language

	 (See 
 at right.)
Change the number to select
a soundtrack.

Audio attribute 
 
	
(See 
 at right.)
Karaoke vocals, on and off
(Karaoke 
	 only)
Solo: ON	OFF
Duet: OFF	V1V2


V2


	V1
Icons for disc information
Icon

Soundtrack/Subtitle language
ENG: English
FRA: French
DEU: German
ITA: Italian
ESP: Spanish
NLD: Dutch
CHI: Chinese
KOR: Korean
MAL: Malay
VIE: Vietnamese
THA: Thai
: Others
Content
Subtitle number 
	
(See 
 below.)
Change the number to select a
subtitle language.
Subtitles on/off 
 
	
Turn the subtitles on or off.
Angle number 
	
Change the number to select an
angle.
Audio channel 


Select the audio channel
(➡ page 34).
Menu play

(with playback control only)
Indicates whether menu play
(playback control) is on or off.
Cannot be changed here.

Audio attributes
LPCM/	Digital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type
k (kHz): Sampling frequency
b (bit): Number of bits
ch (channel): Number of channels (➡ page 96)
For your reference
You can only select subtitles, soundtracks, and angles if they are
recorded on the disc.
Some discs allow changes to soundtracks, subtitles, and angles
only by using the disc’s menus.
Soundtrack and subtitle languages can be set before play
(➡ page 82, ACTION—Disc—Audio and Subtitle).
If the subtitles overlap closed captions recorded on discs, turn the
subtitles off. e.g. DVD-Video
SVE: Swedish
NOR: Norwegian
DAN: Danish
POR: Portuguese
RUS: Russian
JPN: Japanese
T2C
21 : 46 : 501 ENG 3/2.1 ch
DigitalÎENG
ON
11
2PRG
2PL
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2
C2
1 : 06 : 37
1 ENG 3/2.1 ch
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[B]
[A]
1   ✱VocalOFF
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Advanced operations
Play menu
Using on-screen menu icons
Icons for unit information
Content
A-B repeat (➡ page 33)

 
	 
	
You can repeat a section between points A
and B within a program, title or chapter.
Repeat play (➡ page 33)
You can play a program, play list, chapter,
title, or track repeatedly.
Play mode 


Cannot be changed here.
---: Normal play
PGM: program play (➡ page 38)
RND: random play (➡ page 39)
Marker
You can mark points on a disc to return to later
(➡ page 36).
Icon

 
	

	



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Dialog Enhancer 
	
(Dolby Digital, 3-channel or over only,
including a center channel)
The volume of the center channel is raised to
make dialog easier to hear.
ON	OFF
V.S.S. (➡ page 39) 

	
	
Enjoy a surround-like effect if you are using
two front speakers only. The effect is
broadened and sound seems to come from
virtual speakers on either side if the disc has
surround signals recorded on it.
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Digital picture mode


	
	

To select the picture mode during play: [
, ]N: Normal mode
C: Cinema mode (mellows movie, enhances
detail in dark scenes.)
U1/U2: User mode
To change the user mode
1.
Select User mode and move the joystick [].2. Use the joystick [
, ] to select U1 or U2.
3. Use the joystick [, ] to select the item
you want to change.
4. Use the joystick [
, ] to change the
setting.
MPEG DNR


	
	

(Displayed when the picture mode is N or C.)
You can turn on and off the recommended
settings for 3D NR, block NR, and mosquito
NR.
ON	OFF
Audio menu
Video menu

U1: Common picture adjustment
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Contrast (7 to 7)
Increases the contrast between light and dark
parts of the picture.
Brightness (0 to 15)
Brightens the picture.
Color (7 to 7)
Adjusts the shade of the picture’s color.
Gamma (0 to 5)
Increases the brightness of the center ranges
to improve detail and contrast in dark scenes.

U2: Reducing picture noise
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3D NR (0 to 4)
Reduces overall noise.
Block NR (0 to 3)
Smoothes block noise.
Mosquito NR (0 to 3)
Reduces the smudging that appears around
contrasting sections of the picture.
AB–––1 2 3✱✱OFF
AB
OFF
–––
1 2 3✱✱
1–1012
OFFOFF
OFF
OFF
NOFF
N
0
0
0
0
+
1
+
1
+
1
OFF
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Advanced operations
Timer recording
Using VCR Plus codes to make
timer recording

 
	
Remote control only
Entering VCR Plus codes is an easy way of programming the
timer for recording. You can find these codes in television sections
of newspapers and in television guides. You can enter up to
16 programs up to a month in advance. Each daily or weekly pro-
gram is counted as one program.
Preparation
Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”.
Ensure that this unit’s clock and guide channels (➡ page 19) are
set correctly.
Insert a disc for recording (make sure there is enough room for the
program you are going to record plus a little extra).
1Press [VCR Plus].
2Press the numbered buttons to enter
the VCR Plus code.
If you enter the wrong digit, use the joystick [] to move back
and enter the correct digit.
(Continued on next page)
1
2
TV
CH
TV/AV
PROG / CHECK
TOP WINDOWFRAME
SKIP
STOP
VCR Plus +
REC
TIME SLIP CM SKIP
V. S . S .
ACTION
AUDIOADD/DLT
REC MODECANCELINPUT
SELECT
LAST
MARKER
MARKER
WRITE
CHDVD
PAUSE PLAY
SLOW/SEARCH
STATUS
RETURN
VOLPOWER
POWER
OPEN/CLOSETCERIDROTAGIVANTOPMENUMENU
DISPLAYTSILYALP
ENTER
123
456
789
0 10 0
VCR Plus +
123
456
789
0
TV DV D
2
DVD,  TV
1
TimeDateCH
VCR Plus+
RETURN
0 -- 9No.
----
Enter PLUS CODE Number by using 0-9 key.
----
RETURN
1111
Enter PLUS CODE Number by using 0-9 key.
1111
ENTER
TimeDateCH
0 -- 9No.
VCR Plus+
Joystick 
						

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3
4
ENTER
PROG / CHECKRETURN
A
POWER
TV
CH
TV/AV
PROG / CHECK
TOP WINDOWFRAME
SKIP
STOP
VCR Plus +
REC
TIME SLIP CM SKIP
V.S.S.
ACTION
AUDIOADD/DLT
REC MODECANCELINPUT
SELECT
LAST
MARKER
MARKER
WRITE
CHDVD
123
456
789
0
PAUSE PLAY
SLOW/SEARCH
STATUS
RETURN
VOLPOWER
POWER
OPEN/CLOSETCERIDROTAGIVANTOPMENUMENU
DISPLAYTSILYALP
 100
ENTER
TV DV D
POWER
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4
Í 
Timer recording
3Press [ENTER].The timer recording setting screen appears which allows you
to confirm the program and make corrections if necessary.
Repeat steps 1–3 to program other recordings.
4Press [PROG/CHECK] or [RETURN].The timer recording list disappears and the message “TURN
RECORDER OFF FOR TIMER RECORDING” is shown on
the television.
To put the unit on timer recording
Astandby
Press [, POWER].Ensure “” lights on the unit’s display.
Note
If the disc is protected or full, the unit switches to standby but does
not go for timer recording standby. Check the disc carefully.

Flexible recording mode (FR)
The unit automatically selects a recording rate between “XP” and
“EP” that will enable the recordings to fit in the available recording
time on the disc with the best possible recording quality.
You can use the mode only with timer recording.
It may not be possible to record to the finish of the program if the
remaining time doesn’t allow.
Note
The built-in clock employs 12-hour system.
The actual time recorded may be longer than the program itself
when television programs are recorded using VCR Plus.
“Invalid Entry” is displayed when you enter the wrong code. Reent-
er the code.
“All timer programs are occupied.” is displayed if there are already
16 items programmed. Clear unnecessary items (➡ page 47).
The remaining time displayed is calculated based on the current
recording mode.
Approximately 30 seconds at the beginning of subsequent pro-
grams is not recorded when you use timer recording to record mul-
tiple programs to a DVD-R.
Recording is not possible unless you set “Disc Protection” in “DISC
SETTING” to “Off” (➡ page 53). 

You can not record to a disc if the disc is protected with the write-
protect tab. Release this before operation (➡ page 99). 

Timer recording may not work as set when summer time switches
to winter time and vice versa (➡ page 88). or
RETURN
SELECTCANCEL
SP 1:00 AM 12:00 AM 63  TSN1/  1 SATMODEOFF ON CHANNEL DATE
0:17 SP Remaining Recording Time
ENTER
TimeDateCH
TIMER
RECORDING
RETURN
SELECT
SP 1:00 AM 12:00 AM 64  TSN 1/  1 SAT-- --:-- -- --:-- -- ---- ----------2 1
MODEOFF ON NoCHANNELDATE
0:17 SP Remaining Recording Time
TimeDateCH
TIMER
RECORDING
ENTER
CANCEL
The timer
recording list
appears.The current
recording mode
(shown on the
unit’s display) is
automatically
selected. To
change the mode
➡ page 45
After 14 seconds or
when you press [ENTER]
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1
2
3
TV
CH
TV/AV
PROG / CHECK
TOP WINDOWFRAME
SKIP
STOP
VCR Plus +
REC
TIME SLIP CM SKIP
V.S.S.
ACTION
AUDIOADD/DLT
REC MODECANCELINPUT
SELECT
LAST
MARKER
MARKER
WRITE
CHDVD
123
456
789
0
PAUSE PLAY
SLOW/SEARCH
S TAT U S
RETURN
VOLPOWER
POWER
OPEN/CLOSETCERIDROTAGIVANTOPMENUMENU
DISPLAYTSILYALP
 100
ENTER
TV DV D
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
1·2·3
Timer recording
To change the timer recording program
Timer recording setting screen (from step 3 on page 44)
1Use the joystick [, ] to select the
item you want to change.
2Use the joystick [
, ] to change the
setting.
The items change as follows:
CHANNEL (Channel number and caption)
DATE
Current date---the day before one month later
DAILY SUN-SATDAILY MON-SATDAILY MON-FRI
WEEKLY SUN---WEEKLY SAT
ON (Start time)/OFF (Finish time)
The time increases or decreases in 30-minute increments if
you hold the button.
MODE (Recording mode)
SPXPFREPLP
(SP, XP, EP and LP ➡ page 26, FR ➡ page 44)
3Press [ENTER] when you have
finished making changes.
The timer recording list appears.
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RETURN
SELECTCANCEL
SP 1:00 AM 12:00 AM 63  TSN1/  1 SAT
MODEOFF ON CHANNEL DATE
0:17 SP Remaining Recording Time
ENTER
TimeDateCH
TIMER
RECORDING
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Advanced operations
Timer recording
Manually programming the
unit to make timer recording

 
	
You can set your own programming conditions (up to 16 programs).
Preparation
Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”.
Ensure that this unit’s clock is set correctly.
Insert a disc for recording (make sure there is enough room for the
program you are going to record plus a little extra).
1Press [PROG/CHECK].
The timer recording list appears.
2Press [ENTER].
The timer recording setting screen appears.
3Use the joystick [] to move through
the items and change the items with
the joystick [
, ].
The current settings are shown each time you press [].
CHANNEL (Channel number and caption)
DATE
Current date---the day before one month later
DAILY SUN-SATDAILY MON-SATDAILY MON-FRI
WEEKLY SUN---WEEKLY SAT
ON (Start time)/OFF (Finish time)
The time increases or decreases in 30-minute increments if
you hold the button.
MODE (Recording mode)
SPXPFREPLP
(SP, XP, EP and LP ➡ page 26, FR ➡ page 47)
4Press [ENTER] when you have
finished programming the timer.
The timer recording list reappears.A line that is ready for programming is highlighted.
1
2
3
TV
CH
TV/AV
PROG / CHECK
TOP WINDOWFRAME
SKIP
STOP
VCR Plus +
REC
TIME SLIP CM SKIP
V. S . S .
ACTION
AUDIOADD/DLT
REC MODECANCELINPUT
SELECT
LAST
MARKER
MARKER
WRITE
CHDVD
123
456
789
0
PAUSE PLAY
SLOW/SEARCH
STATUS
RETURN
VOLPOWER
POWER
OPEN/CLOSETCERIDROTAGIVANTOPMENUMENU
DISPLAYTSILYALP
 100
ENTER
DVD, TV
PROG / CHECK
ENTER
4
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
TV DV D
12·3·4
RETURN
SELECT
SP 1:00 AM 12:00 AM 64  ABC 1/  1 SAT-- --:-- -- --:-- -- ---- ----------2 1
MODEOFF ON NoCHANNELDATE
0:17 SP Remaining Recording Time
TimeDateCH
TIMER
RECORDING
ENTER
RETURN
SELECTCANCEL
-- --:-- ----:-- ----------------MODEOFF ON CHANNEL DATE
0:17 SP Remaining Recording Time
ENTER
TimeDateCH
TIMER
RECORDING
C
SP 1:00 AM 12:00 AM 63  TSN1/  2 SUNMODEOFF ON CHANNEL DATE
0:17 SP Remaining Recording Time
TimeDateCH
TIMER
RECORDING
TOP
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Advanced operations
Timer recording

To continue programming
After selecting an available line, repeat steps 2, 3, and 4 on page 46.

To end programmingPress [PROG/CHECK] or [RETURN]. The timer recording list disap-
pears and the message “TURN RECORDER OFF FOR TIMER
RECORDING” is shown on the television.
To put the unit on timer recording
Astandby
Press [, POWER].Ensure “” lights on the unit’s display.
Note
If the disc is protected or full, the unit switches to standby but does
not go for timer recording standby. Check the disc carefully.

Flexible recording mode (FR)The unit automatically selects a recording rate between “XP” and
“EP” that will enable the timer recording to fit in the available re-
cording time on the disc with the best possible recording quality.
You can use the mode only with timer recording.
It may not be possible to record to the finish of the program if the
remaining time doesn’t allow.
Note
The built-in clock employs 12-hour system.
The remaining time displayed is calculated based on the current
recording mode.
Approximately 30 seconds at the beginning of subsequent pro-
grams is not recorded when you used timer recording to record
multiple programs to a DVD-R.
Recording is not possible unless you set “Disc Protection” in “DISC
SETTING” to “Off” (➡ page 53). 

You can not record to a disc if the disc is protected with the write-
protect tab. Release this before operation (➡ page 99). 

Timer recording may not work as set when summer time switches
to winter time and vice versa (➡ page 88).
To change the timer recording
Bprogram
1While the timer recording list is being shown
Use the joystick [, ] to select the
program you want to change, and
press [ENTER].
The timer recording setting screen is shown.
2Move through the items with the
joystick [] and change the settings
with the joystick [, ] and press
[ENTER].

CTo delete a timer recording
program
While the timer recording list is being shown
Use the joystick [
, ] to select the
program you want to clear and press
[CANCEL].
Note
You cannot delete programs that are currently recording.
1
2
A
B
C
POWER
CANCEL
TV
CH
TV/AV
PROG / CHECK
TOP WINDOWFRAME
SKIP
STOP
VCR Plus +
REC
TIME SLIP CM SKIP
V.S.S.
ACTION
AUDIOADD/DLT
REC MODECANCELINPUT
SELECT
LAST
MARKER
MARKER
WRITE
CHDVD
123
456
789
0
PAUSE PLAY
SLOW/SEARCH
STATUS
RETURN
VOLPOWER
POWER
OPEN/CLOSETCERIDROTAGIVANTOPMENUMENU
DISPLAYTSILYALP
 100
ENTER
TV DV D
ENTERENTER
ENTER
ENTERENTERENTER
1·2
RETURN
CANCEL  POWER
PROG/CHECKÍ
Cancel
SP 1:00 AM 12:00 AM 64  ABC 1/  1 SATSP 12:00 AM 1:00 AM 64  ABC 1/  2 SUN 2 1SP 1:00 AM 12:00 AM 64  ABC1/  3 MON3
MODEOFF ON NoCHANNELDATE
0:17 SP Remaining Recording Time
TimeDateCH
TIMER
RECORDING
-- --:-- -- --:-- -- ---- ----------4
!?
TOP
Cancel
SP 1:00 AM 12:00 AM 64  ABC 1/  1 SATSP 12:00 AM 1:00 AM 64  ABC 1/  2 SUN 2 1SP 1:00 AM 12:00 AM 64  ABC1/  3 MON3
MODEOFF ON NoCHANNELDATE
0:17 SP Remaining Recording Time
TimeDateCH
TIMER
RECORDING
-- --:-- -- --:-- -- ---- ----------4
TOP
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Advanced operations
Timer recording

ATo check programs
Press [PROG/CHECK].
The timer recording list appears.
Icon explanations

The times overlap those in another program.
This program is currently recording.
The disc was full or the maximum number of programs or scenes
was reached so the program failed to record.
The material was copy-guarded so the material failed to record.
The program failed to record for some other reason.

To change the program➡ page 47

To exit the timer recording listPress [PROG/CHECK] or [RETURN]. (The television is shown.)
For your reference
Programs that failed to record are displayed gray. These
programs are deleted from the list at 4 a.m. the day after
tomorrow.
Releasing the unit from timer
standby

To release the unit from recording standby 

If you want to record something else before the program start time,
for example:
Press [, POWER].The unit turns on and “” goes out.
Be sure to press [, POWER] before the program start time to put
the unit on timer recording standby. The program only works if “”
is on.

To put the unit on timer recording standby 

Press [, POWER].The unit turns off and “” lights on the unit’s display.
Note
“” flashes when the unit couldn’t go to timer recording standby
(e.g., a disc isn’t loaded, a disc that can’t be recorded to is loaded,
or the disc is protected). Check the disc carefully.

To stop recording while a program is working 

Press [, POWER], then [
, STOP] within
5 seconds.
Recording stops. Recording standby is also canceled if there are
other timer recording programs, so be sure to press [, POWER] to
put the unit on timer recording standby.
A
B
C
D
PROG / CHECK
POWER
POWER
POWER
STOP
TV
CH
TV/AV
PROG / CHECK
TOP WINDOWFRAME
SKIP
STOP
VCR Plus +
REC
TIME SLIP CM SKIP
V.S.S.
ACTIONTV DV D
AUDIOADD/DLT
REC MODECANCELINPUT
SELECT
LAST
MARKER
MARKER
WRITE
CHDVD
123
456
789
0
PAUSE PLAY
SLOW/SEARCH
STATUS
RETURNENTER
VOLPOWER
POWER
OPEN/CLOSETCERIDROTAGIVANTOPMENUMENU
DISPLAYTSILYALP
 100
RETURN
PROG/CHECK
∫, STOP
 POWER
Í
RETURN
SELECT
SP 1:00 AM 12:00 AM 64  ABC 1/  1 SAT2 1
SP 1:30 AM 12:30 AM 64  ABC 1/  2 SUN3
SP 3:00 PM   2:00 PM 64  ABC 1/  3 MON4
SP 3:00 AM   2:00 AM 64  ABC 1/  4 TUE5
SP 5:00 AM   3:00 AM 64  ABC 1/  4 TUE6SP 1:30 AM 12:30 AM 64  ABC 1/  1 SAT
MODEOFF ON NoCHANNELDATE
0:17 SP Remaining Recording Time
TimeDateCH
TIMER
RECORDING
ENTER
CANCEL
ENTER
¥
W
W
X
F
TOP
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Advanced operations
1
3
REC INPUT
SELECT
DVD, TV
TV
CH
TV/AV
PROG / CHECK
TOP WINDOWFRAME
SKIP
STOP
VCR Plus +
REC
TIME SLIP CM SKIP
V.S.S.
ACTIONTV DV D
AUDIOADD/DLT
REC MODECANCELINPUT
SELECT
LAST
MARKER
MARKER
WRITE
CHDVD
123
456
789
0
PAUSEPLAY
SLOW/SEARCH
STATUS
RETURNENTER
VOLPOWER
POWER
OPEN/CLOSETCERIDROTAGIVANTOPMENUMENU
DISPLAYTSILYALP
 100
∫, STOP
3
1
;, PAUSE
DVD,    ,    ,CH
Recording from a video
cassette recorder

 
	
You can record audio and video being played on a video cassette
recorder or video camera connected to the input terminals.
Preparation
Connect the other equipment to this unit’s input terminals
(➡ page 79).
Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”.
Insert a disc that can be recorded on.
Select the recording mode, XP, SP, LP, or EP (➡ page 26).
1While stopped
Press [INPUT SELECT] to select the
input channel for the equipment you
have connected.
Select L1, L2, or L3.
2Start play on the other equipment.
3Press [, REC] at the point you want
to start recording.

To skip unwanted partsPress [, PAUSE] to pause recording.
Press again to restart recording.

To stop recording
Press [
, STOP].
Stop play on the other equipment as well.
For your reference
You can also select the input channel by pressing [
, , ,
CH] in step 1.
This unit complies with industry standards regarding the recording
and duplication of copy-protected material. This includes commer-
cial videotapes and DVDs. Apart from infringing copyright laws,
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Disc setting
About DISC SETTING

 


You can give discs titles — Enter Title

You can write-protect and write-enable DVD-RAM — Disc
Protection

You can format DVD-RAM — Format

You can finalize DVD-R — Finalize
Enter Title

 

Preparation

Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”.

Insert a disc you have recorded on.
1While stopped
Press [TOP WINDOW].
2Use the joystick [, , , ] to
select “DISC SETTING” and press
[ENTER].
3Use the joystick [, ] to select
“Enter Title” and press [ENTER].
4Enter the title (➡ page 51).
Note

You can give DVD-RAM titles of up to 64 characters and DVD-R
titles of up to 40 characters.

You cannot give DVD-R titles once they have been finalized.

You cannot enter titles if the disc is protected with the write-protect
tab (➡ page 99).

You cannot enter titles if the disc is protected with DISC SETTING
(➡ page 52).
1
2
3
TOP WINDOW
ENTERENTER
ENTERENTER
TV
CH
TV/AV
PROG / CHECK
TOP WINDOWFRAME
SKIP
STOP
VCR Plus +
REC
TIME SLIP CM SKIP
V.S.S.
ACTIONTV DV D
AUDIOADD/DLT
REC MODECANCELINPUT
SELECT
LAST
MARKER
MARKER
WRITE
CHDVD
123
456
789
0
PAUSE PLAY
SLOW/SEARCH
STATUS
RETURNENTER
VOLPOWER
POWER
OPEN/CLOSETCERIDROTAGIVANTOPMENUMENU
DISPLAYTSILYALP
 100
DVD, TV
2·3
1
DISC SETTING
Prog #
Disc Protection
DISC SETTING
Enter Title
Off
Format
RETURNENTER
SELECT
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ENTER
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