Panasonic Dmr Ea18 Operating Instructions Manual

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Advanced FeaturesAdvanced Features
Recording from a VCR or a Set top box 
equipped with a Hard Drive, etc.
Connect cables while the power to both the unit and 
the external device is off.
Front of the unit
Yellow  White  Red 
You can get a 
sharper, clearer 
picture by 
connecting with 
an S Video 
cable instead of 
the yellow video 
cable. 
Audio/Video 
cable S Video cable
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
Preparation:
Turn on the unit and connected equipment.
RAM If the disc is protected,...

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Recording from a DV Camcorder
Connect the cable while the power to both the unit and 
the external device is off.
Front of the unit
DV IN
4-pin DV Cable
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
Preparation:
Turn on the unit.
Insert a disc with enough remaining blank space.
RAM If the disc is protected, release protection 
(➔ 40). •
•
•
  Turn ON the DV equipment and 
pause play where you want to 
begin recording.
DV camcorder connectionDV connection detected.
Start recording ?
CancelRecord to DVD
OK...

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Advanced FeaturesAdvanced Features
Zoom in on video
  During playback 
 To zoom in:
 
e, 
r to select “Zoom In”, then 
 Tips
To return the picture to its original size
Press [
e, 
r] to select “Zoom out” in step 2, then press [OK].
Menu Screens on the TV
DVD-V
Generally, menu screens that appear on the TV may be 
navigated as follows:
e, 
r, 
w, 
q to select an item, then 
You can sometimes use the numbered buttons to 
select an item.
 Tips
To return to the menu screen
Press [DIRECT...

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Quick View (Play x1.3)
RAM
Allows you to increase the play speed slightly without 
distorting the audio.
During playback
 (Press and hold.)
Press again to return to normal speed. –
Slow-motion Play
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW 
DVD-V -RW(VR)
While paused
 or 
There are 5 slow-motion speeds. Each press 
increases the speed.
Press [
q PLAY] to restart normal playback. –
–
 Notes
If continued for approx. 5 minutes, slow-motion play pauses 
automatically (except DVD-V).
Frame-by-Frame Viewing...

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Advanced FeaturesAdvanced Features
-R -R DL CD USBUSB The screen shown below may be displayed when you 
insert a USB memory (➔ 7).
USB Media Device inserted.
Select an action or press RETURN to Exit.USB Media Device Operations
Play MP3
Go to Album View
Copy pictures
OK
Press [
e, 
r] to select “Play MP3”, then press [OK].
You can proceed to step 3 (➔ below).
-R -R DL CD The screen shown below is displayed when you 
insert a disc containing MP3 files and still pictures (JPEG).
e.g.,
Playback...

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RAM -R -R DL CD SD USBStill pictures (JPEG) recorded on DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-
R/RW, SD Memory Cards or USB memory can be played on this unit.
SD USB The screen shown below may be displayed when 
you insert an SD card or USB memory (➔ 7). 
e.g., 
USB
OK
SD Card inserted.
Select an action or press RETURN.
SD Card Operations
Go to Album View
Copy pictures
OK 
USB Media Device inserted. 
Select an action or press RETURN to Exit. USB Media Device Operations
Play MP3 Go to Album View 
Copy...

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Advanced Features
Slideshow with soundtrack
It is possible to play MP3 music recorded on a USB 
memory during a Slideshow.
Preparation:
Insert a USB memory containing MP3 files. •
 From the Album View screen:
e, 
r, 
w, 
q to select an album, 
then
 
e, 
r to select 
“Slideshow w/ SNDTRK”, 
then SNDTRK Folder
Slideshow w/ SNDTRK
 Tips
To select an MP3 folder to be played
1  In step 2 above, press [
e, 
r] to select “SNDTRK Folder”, then 
press [OK].
2  Press [
w, 
q] to select the folder, then...

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RAM -RW(VR)
You cannot create or edit playlists on this unit. However, 
you can play a playlist that has been created or edited 
on other equipment.
  to select the DVD drive.
 With the unit stopped
 
e, 
r 
to select “Other Functions”, 
then 
 
e, 
r to select “Playlists”, then 
 
e, 
r, 
w, 
q to select the playlist 
to play, then 
Playlist Properties / View Chapters
Perform steps 1– 4 above.
 
e, 
r, 
w, 
q to select the playlist, 
then 
To show playlist properties
6a 
e, 
r to select...

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Advanced FeaturesAdvanced FeaturesAdvanced Features
By using the FUNCTIONS window you may access the 
main functions quickly and easily.
With the unit stopped  
 
 
e, 
r to select a menu item, 
then 
If you select “Other Functions”, press 
[
e, 
r] to select a menu item and press 
[OK]. –
DVD-RAM FUNCTIONS Cartridge Protection Off
Disc Protection Off
Program delete 
Playback 
OK 
DVD-RAM FUNCTIONS Cartridge Protection Off 
Disc Protection Off
Program delete 
Playback Playlists 
Flexible...

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Linked Operations with the TV (VIERA Link™ “HDAVI Control™”)
You can enjoy linked operations with the TV and receiver by using “HDAVI Control”.
What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”?
VIERA Link™ is a new name for EZ Sync™.
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic 
TV (VIERA) or receiver under “HDAVI Control”. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with the 
HDMI cable. See the operating instructions for...