Panasonic Dmr E50 Operating Instructions Manual

Region number supported by this unit
Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software
according to where they are sold.
≥The region number of this unit is “1”.
≥The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing “1” or
“ALL”.
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DVD VIDEO RECORDER
Operating Instructions
Model No. DMR-E50
[For\U.S.A.]only]
The warranty can be found on page 56.
[For\Canada]only]
The warranty can be found on page 57.
Para la instalación y las...

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CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORM-
ANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECI-
FIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOUR-
SELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOIS-
TURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT
NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH
AS VASES, SHALL BE...

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions
listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install...

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Table of contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
STEP 1 Antenna and television connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
STEP 2 The remote control  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
STEP 3 Plug-in Auto Tuning . . ....

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STEP 1Antenna and television connections
Preparation≥Refer to the television’s operating instructions.
≥Turn the television off and disconnect its AC power supply cord.To enjoy sound through other audio equipment (➜page 42)
To enjoy progressive videoConnect to the component video (480P) input terminals on a televi-
sion compatible with this unit’s copy guard system. (Video will not
be displayed correctly if connected to an incompatible television.)
≥All Panasonic televisions that...

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STEP 2The remote control
≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control.
≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
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.
Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can
damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire....

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Preparation≥Confirm that the antenna is connected correctly.
≥Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to
suit the connections to this unit.
1Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the
unit on.
2Press [3, 4] to select the menu lan-
guage and press [ENTER].
e.g., when you select
English
3Press [ENTER].
Plug-in Auto Tuning starts and the unit puts the stations it
can receive into channels.
The unit then proceeds with Auto Clock Setting. The time is
displayed when finished....

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STEP 4VCR Plusi guide channel settings
Set these guide channels so you can use VCR Plusi codes for
timer recording. Before starting the settings, prepare a chart show-
ing the channels, station names, and guide channels.
e.g.,
1Press [SETUP] to show the menus.
2Press [3, 4] to select “Channel” and
press [1].
3Press [3, 4] to select “VCR Plusr
CH Setting” and press [ENTER].
e.g., when the current antenna system is CATV.
4Press [3, 4] to select the guide
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1Press [SETUP] to show the menus.
2Press [3, 4] to select “Channel” and
press [1].
3Press [3, 4] to select “Preset Chan-
nel Caption” and press [ENTER].
4Press [3, 4] to select the caption
and then press [1].
You can choose from the following captions.
ABC, PBS, CBS, CNN, FOX, ESPN, NBC, HBO, A&E, AMC,
FAM, MAX, MTV, SHOW, TBS, USA, TNT, CBC, UPN, CTV,
WB, TSN, DSC, GLOB
≥The screen scrolls a page at a time if you press and hold
[3, 4].
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Change the settings if your television is:≥Widescreen (16:9 aspect ratio)
≥Progressive
– Read your television’s operating instructions for details.
1Press [SETUP] to show the menus.
2Press [3, 4] to select “TV Screen”
and press [1].
3Press [3, 4] to select “TV Type” and
press [ENTER].
4Press [3, 4] to select the item and
press [ENTER].
≥If you select a progressive output (480P) item, select Video
in the on-screen menu and set “Transfer” to suit the material
(➜page 38).
To return to...