Panasonic Dmr E80 Operating Instructions Manual

Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance
and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Before connecting, operating or adju sting this product, please read
these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future ref-
erence.
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”...

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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 51)
To enjoy progressive video
Connect 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
channel you want to set and...

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STEP 5Set up to match your television
Change the settings if your television is:≥Progressive
– Read your television’s operating instructions for details.
≥Widescreen (16:9 aspect ratio)
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
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Disc information
≥We recommend using Panasonic discs as they have been con-
firmed to be compatible with this unit. Other discs may not perform
correctly.
≥Do not allow the disc to become dirty or scratched. Fingerprints,
dirt, dust, scratches or deposits of cigarette smoke on the record-
ing surface may make it impossible to use the disc for recording.
≥Discs with programs recorded in PAL already cannot be recorded
on using this unit.
≥DVD-RAM recorded on this unit may not be...