Panasonic Dmr E75 Operating Instructions Manual

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Recording
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].
[1]Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure 
prevention tab. 
(l48)
[2]Press [CH, W, X] to select the TV station.
≥If you keep pressing these buttons, the channels change 
quickly.
≥You can also select channels with the numeric buttons.
TV Mode (Airwaves)
e.g., “5”: [0] )[5]
“15”: [1] )[5]
CATV Mode (Cable)...

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Timer Recording
You can enter up to 16 programs up to a month in advance.
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.
≥Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab. 
(l48)
≥Press [VHS].
Entering the PlusCode numbers is an easy way of timer recording. 
You can find these codes in TV listings in newspapers and 
magazines.
≥When connecting a cable TV box or satellite...

Timer Recording
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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.
≥It is not possible to automatically activate VP mode.
≥The tape length must be set correctly. (l56)
≥Some tapes may not work...

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Advanced Operations
Preparation
≥Select the unit viewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV.
≥Press [VHS].
This unit can display a list of the recorded programs on the inserted 
tape on the TV screen. You can then select the desired program, and 
this unit will quickly reach its beginning and start playback.
Preparation
≥The tape length of the inserted tape must be set correctly. (l56)
≥The unit must not be in timer recording.
≥A program of at least 15 minutes must be recorded on the tape.
[1]Press...

Advanced Operations
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You can find what kind of 
programs are recorded 
with the character and the 
icon indicators.
Preparation
≥Press [VHS].
[1]Press [DIRECT 
NAVIGATOR].
[2]Press [DIRECT 
NAVIGATOR] 
several times to 
select the program and press [1].
[3]Press [3, 4, 2, 1]
 to select the desired 
category.
[4]Press [VHS MENU].
Note:
≥The Direct Navigator list is stored on each tape. Up to 20 tapes and 
50 programs can be registered.
≥The Direct Navigator program list displays up to 14 programs. If...

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Various Settings
Preparation
≥Press [VHS].
[1]While stopped
Press [VHS MENU].
[2]Use [3, 4] to select a desired item.
[3]Use [2, 1] to change the setting.
∫To exit the settings screen
Press [VHS MENU]This description shows the initial settings for this unit. For 
details on menu operation (l left).
≥Underlined items are the factory presets.
∫VHS MENU
OSD 
(l57)
[ON
] [OFF]
TAPE SELECT
Set the length of tape you are using so the unit can show the correct 
remaining time.
[T120
] [T160] [T180]
[T120
]:...

Various Settings
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To see these displays, set the “OSD” item in the “VHS MENU” to 
“ON” (l56).
Press [STATUS].
The time and operation details appear on the screen for about 5 
seconds.
Note:
≥These displays do not appear when paused or during slow play.
≥The on-screen display may be distorted depending on the playback 
tape or the input signal.When a stereo and/or SAP broadcast is received, “STEREO” or 
“SAP” light to show the type of broadcast.
∫When playing a tape:
To change the audio, press [AUDIO]....

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[[DVD/VHS]]
Advanced Operations
[RAM] [DVD-R]
You can transfer (dubbing) programs recorded on a tape onto a disc° 
with one stroke of the button.
In One-Touch Dubbing, programs are automatically dubbed onto the 
disc from the location of playback on the tape.
°Available discs for transfer (dubbing) from tape are DVD-RAM and 
non-finalized DVD-R.
Preparation
≥Select the unit viewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV.
DVD
≥Release protection (disc l30, cartridge l18). [RAM]
≥Insert a disc and confirm...

Advanced Operations
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[RAM] [DVD-R]
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.
Preparation
≥Select the unit viewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV.
DVD
≥Release protection (disc...

Advanced Operations
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You can transfer (dubbing) programs recorded on a disc° onto a tape 
with one stroke of the button.
In One-Touch Dubbing, all contents on the disc are automatically 
dubbed onto the tapes.
°Available discs for transfer (dubbing) onto tape are DVD-RAM and 
non-finalized DVD-R. Most DVD videos cannot be dubbed 
because they are copy-guarded.
Preparation
≥Select the unit viewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV.
DVD
≥Insert the disc containing the program to be copied (l20).
VHS...