Panasonic Dmr Ea18 Operating Instructions Manual

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RQT9048
Advanced Features
Easy Control only with VIERA Remote Control
If you connect this unit via HDMI cable to a TV with “HDAVI Control 2 or 3” function with, you can operate both units 
more conveniently.
You can operate this unit using the following buttons on the TV remote control.
[
e, 
r, 
w, 
q], [OK], [RETURN], [SUB MENU].
Use the remote control for this unit to operate any other buttons (numbered buttons, etc.) that are not listed above.
Using the FUNCTIONS 
window to operate 
this unitRefer to TV operating instruction for operating the TV.
 Display this unit’s “FUNCTIONS” window using the TV 
remote control.
      
If this unit is set to off, it will automatically turn on. •
 Select the item you want to
operate with the TV remote
control, then 
Using the SUB 
MENU window to 
operate this unit
By using the TV remote control, you can play discs (➔ below) and select the drive 
(DVD, SD or USB) using the “Control Panel”.
Control PanelControl Panel is displayed 
(➔ below).
FUNCTIONSFUNCTIONS window is displayed 
(➔ above).
Top Menu DVD-V Top menu is displayed (➔ 23).
Menu DVD-V Menu is displayed (➔ 23).
Drive SelectSelect the DVD, SD or USB drive.
Rotate Right  (JPEG)Rotate the still picture (➔ 27).
Rotate Left  (JPEG)
Zoom In
Enlarge or shrink the video or the 
still picture (➔ 23, 27).
Zoom out 
 
 e.g.,
 
Drive Select
FUNCTIONS
Zoom In Control Panel 
OK
 Select an item, 
then 
Using the Control 
Panel
Using the Control Panel, you can operate search backward, search forward, stop, 
etc. with the TV remote control.
Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Using the SUB MENU window to operate this unit”.
The Control Panel is displayed (➔ right).
While playing a recording or DVD-Video, etc.
[
e]: Pause, [
r]: Stop, [
w]: Search backward, [
q]: Search forward, 
[OK]: Play, [EXIT]: Exit the screen.
While playing still pictures
[
r]:Stop, [
w]: View previous picture, [
q]: View next picture, 
[EXIT]:Exit the screen. –
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 Notes
When you record a program by operating the TV (Direct TV Rec, etc.)
It is recorded on a disc in the recording mode preset on this unit.
If the Direct TV Recording mode has been activated on this unit, then a new program cannot be recorded using this mode.
g When you want to leave the TV on and turn off only this unit
Press [
^ DVD POWER] on this unit’s remote control to turn off.
g When not using “HDAVI Control”
Set “VIERA Link” in the Setup menu to “Off ” (➔ 49).
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•
About the FUNCTIONS window (➔ 29)
PlaybackProgramDelete
Other Functions
FUNCTIONS
Cartridge Protection   Off
Disc Protection   OffDVD-RAM
OK
About the FUNCTIONS window (➔ 29)
PlaybackProgramDelete
Other Functions
FUNCTIONS
Cartridge Protection   Off
Disc Protection   OffDVD-RAM
OK
Pause
StopPlay
Exit Search SearchControl PanelPause
StopPlay
Exit Search SearchControl Panel 
						

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RQT9048
Recordings-Editing
 Tips
Recording/Chapter
Normally, programs are recorded as a single item consisting of one 
chapter.
Recording
Chapter
Start End
RAM You can divide a recording into multiple chapters.
Chapter Chapter Chapter ChapterRecording
After finalizing, recordings are divided into chapters of the following 
lengths.
-R -R DL -RW(V) : Chapters are approx. 5 minutes long
+R +R DL : Chapters are approx. 8 minutes long
Maximum numbers of items on a disc
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V)+R +R DL +RWRecordings 99 49
Chapters Approx. 1000 Approx. 254
Accessing the Recording View
  to select the DVD drive.
 
RAM When the Album View screen is 
displayed, press 
 to switch to the 
Recordings screen.
 
e, 
r, 
w, 
q to select a recording.
Multiple editing (➔ right, Tips) –
  to display the menu list.
To view more options 
Press [
e, 
r] to select “Edit Recording”, then 
press [OK].
Items that cannot be selected are gray.
e.g., 
RAM
Setup Protection
Cancel Protection
Change Thumbnail
Divide Recording
Edit Name
Properties
Edit Recording
View Chapters
Album View
Delete Recording
If you select “View Chapters” (➔ 37) •
Refer to 
“Editing 
Operations to 
Recordings” 
(➔ right).
Using menus to play 
still pictures (➔ 26).
•
•
 Notes
You cannot edit during recording.
+R +R DL Management information is recorded in unused sections 
when you edit discs. The available space on these discs decreases 
each time you edit their contents.
 Tips
To exit the menu screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
To view other pages
Press [
e, 
r, 
w, 
q] to select “Previous” or “Next”, then press [OK].
You can also press [
u, 
i] to view other pages.
Multiple editing
Select with [
e, 
r, 
w, 
q], then press [
h PAUSE]. (Repeat.)
A checkmark appears. Press [
h PAUSE] again to cancel.
Editing Operations to Recordings
Delete Recording
Perform steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Recording View” 
(➔ left).
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
Important:  Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered.
 e, 
r to select “Delete Recording”, 
then 
 
w to select “Delete”, then  
Recording Properties
Perform steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Recording View” 
(➔ left).
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW -RW(VR)
 
e, 
r to select “Properties”, then 
Recording information is shown (e.g., date, time).
Properties
No.
Channel 4 Date01
1/ 1/2008 TueStart
Rec. Time1:02 AM
2:15 (SP)
Football
OK
–
Recording Name
Perform steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Recording View” 
(➔ left).
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
 
e, 
r to select “Edit Name”, then
 
You can give a name for the recording (➔ 29). –
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Advanced Editing
RQT9048
Setup Protection / Cancel Protection
Perform steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Recording View” 
(➔ 32).
RAM
Use to prevent accidental erasure of recordings.
 
e, 
r to select “Setup Protection” 
or “Cancel Protection”, then 
 
w to select “Yes”, then 
The lock symbol 
appears when the 
recording is protected.DIRECT NAVIGATOR    Recordings
     DVD-RAM
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08
Change Thumbnail
Perform steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Recording View” 
(➔ 32).
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RWChanges the thumbnail picture shown in the 
Recordings screen.
 e, r
 to select 
“Change Thumbnail”, then 
SSUB MENUSelectNo.--09
DIRECT NAVIGATOR   Change Thumbnail
     DVD-RAM
Page      02/02 Previous
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NextENTER
07
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VideoPictureBA
***06Change
Change
Start play and select
the thumbnail position.
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Exit0:00.00
08
  to start play.
  at the point you want to 
use as the thumbnail.
To change the thumbnail:
Restart play and press [
e, 
r] to select 
“Change”, then press [OK] at the point you 
want to use as the thumbnail. –
8 
e, 
r to select “Exit”, then 
 Tips
For quicker editing
Use search (➔ 23), Slow-motion or Time Slip (➔ 24) to find the 
desired point.
To skip to the start or end of a recording, press [
u] (start) or [
i] 
(end).
For better precision, use Slow-motion and Frame-by-Frame Viewing 
(➔ 24). •
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•
Divide Recording
Perform steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Recording View” 
(➔ 32).
RAM
Once divided, recordings cannot be recombined.
 
e, 
r to select “Divide Recording”, 
then 
SSUB MENUSelectNo.--09
DIRECT NAVIGATOR    Divide Recording
     DVD-RAM
Page      02/02 Previous
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NextENTER
07
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08
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VideoPictureBA
***06Preview
Divide
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Exit0:00.11
Divide
Play 08
SSUB MENUSelectNo.--09
DIRECT NAVIGATOR    Divide Recording
     DVD-RAM
Page      02/02 Previous
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NextENTER
07
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08
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VideoPictureBA
***06Preview
Divide
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Exit0:00.11
Divide
Play 08
  at the point you want to 
 divide.
For quicker editing (➔ left, 
Tips)
Selecting “Preview” then pressing [OK] plays 
the recording from 10 seconds prior, to 10 
seconds after the division point.
To change the point to divide at: 
Restart play and press [
e,
r] to select 
“Divide” then press [OK] to bring to the point 
where you want to divide. –
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–
 
e, 
r to select “Exit”, then 
8 
w to select “Divide”, then 
The recording is divided at that point. –
 Notes
Divided recordings retain the name of the original.
A short amount of video and audio just before and after the division 
point gets cut out.
You cannot divide a recording when the resulting parts are too short 
or when the total number of recordings exceeds 99. •
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RQT9048
Still Pictures-Editing
Accessing the Album/Picture View
RAM SD USB
  to select the drive 
  (DVD, SD or USB).
 
RAM When the Recordings screen 
is displayed, press 
 to switch to the 
Album View screen.
USB When MP3 Menu is displayed, 
perform steps 1–4 in “To select file type” 
on the upper Tips on page 25 selecting 
“Pictures” in step 4 to change the 
playback mode.
3a
Editing an album:
 
e, 
r, 
w, 
q to select the album.
 
– Multiple editing (➔ right, Tips)
Editing a still picture:
3b1. 
e, 
r, 
w, 
q to select the 
album which contains the still 
picture to edit, then 
2. 
e, 
r, 
w, 
q to select the still 
picture.
  – Multiple editing (➔ right, Tips)
 to display the menu list.
To view more options
  Press [
e, 
r] to select “Edit Album”, then 
press [OK].
Items that cannot be selected are gray.
e.g., 
SD Editing an album •
Slideshow w / SNDTRKSNDTRK FolderStart Slideshow
Slideshow settings
Add Picture
Create Album
Edit Album
Copy to DVD
Album Name
Delete Album
Set Protection
Cancel Protection
Refer to “Slideshow” and 
“Slideshow with soundtrack” 
(➔ 26, 27).
Refer to 
“Album/Picture 
Operations” 
(➔ right).
e.g., 
SD Editing a still picture
Delete Picture
Set Protection
Cancel Protection
Album ViewRefer to “Album/Picture 
Operations” (➔ right).
You can go back to the Album View screen.Refer to “Copying Still Pictures via the Album 
View Screen” (➔ 36).
 Tips
To view other pagesPress [
e, 
r, 
w, 
q] to select “Previous” or “Next”, then press [OK].– You can also press [
u, 
i] to view other pages.
Multiple editing
Select with [
e, 
r, 
w, 
q], then press [
h PAUSE]. (Repeat.)
– A checkmark appears. Press [
h PAUSE] again to cancel.
To exit the menu screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
Album/Picture Operations
Add Picture / Create Album
Perform steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Album/Picture 
View” (➔ left).
e, 
r to select “Add Picture” or 
“Create Album”, then 
w to select “Yes”, then 
e, 
r, 
w, 
q to select the album 
containing the still picture to add, 
then 
8e, 
r to select “Select pictures to 
copy” or “Copy all pictures”, 
then 
If “Select pictures to copy” is selected:
  Press [
e, 
r, 
w, 
q] to select the picture, 
then press [OK].
If “Copy all pictures” is selected:
All the still pictures in the album will be copied.
•
•
q to select “No” to fi nish copying, 
then 
–  If you want to continue copying, select “Yes” 
and repeat steps 7–8.
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RQT9048
Advanced Editing
10w, 
q to select “Yes” or “No”, then 
If “Yes” is selected:
You can give a name for the album (➔ 29).
If “No” is selected:
The recording date of the first picture in the 
album becomes the album name.  •
• Only when you select “Create Album”
Delete Album/Delete Picture
Important: Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered.
When deleting an album, non-picture files in the 
album will also be deleted. (This does not apply to 
subordinate folders in the album.)
Perform steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Album/Picture 
View” (➔ 34).
e, 
r to select “Delete Album” or 
“Delete Picture”, then 
w to select “Delete”, then  
Set Protection / Cancel Protection
Set protection to prevent pictures from being 
accidentally deleted.
Perform steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Album/Picture 
View” (➔ 34).
e, 
r to select “Set Protection” or 
“Cancel Protection”, then 
 
w to select “Yes”, then  
–  The lock symbol “” appears when the still 
picture or the album is protected. 
 Notes
Even if you set protection using this unit, the album may be deleted 
by other equipment.
Album Name
Perform steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Album/Picture 
View” (➔ 34).
e, 
r to select “Album Name”, 
then 
–  You can give a name for the album (➔ 29).
 Notes
Album names entered using this unit may not display on other 
equipment.
•
Delete Navigator
RAM SD USB
Important:  Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered.
  to select the drive 
(DVD, SD or USB).
 With the unit stopped
PlaybackProgramDelete
Other Functions
FUNCTIONS
Cartridge Protection   Off
Disc Protection   OffDVD-RAM
OK
e, 
r to select “Delete”, then 
RAM When the Recordings screen is 
displayed, press 
 to switch to the Album 
View screen.
DELETE Navigator 
     DVD-RAMAlbum View
Page      02/02 Previous
2/26/2007 Total  1
NextOK
007
2/26/2007 Total  2
102-DVD 101-DVD
008
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SSUB MENU Select
VideoPictureBA
Press OK to go to
Picture View
Deleting an album:
 
e, 
r, 
w, 
q to select the album, 
then 
Deleting a still picture:
4b1. 
e, 
r, 
w, 
q to select the 
album, then 
2. 
e, 
r, 
w, 
q to select the still 
picture, then 
4a
w to select “Delete”, then  
 Notes
You cannot delete while recording.
 Tips
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To view other pages
Press [
e, 
r, 
w, 
q] to select “Previous” or “Next”, then press [OK].
– You can also press [
u, 
i] to view other pages.
Multiple editing
Select with [
e, 
r, 
w, 
q], then press [
h PAUSE]. (Repeat.)
– A checkmark appears. Press [
h PAUSE] again to cancel.
Deleting an item increases the available space by the amount of 
space taken by the item deleted. •
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RQT9048
Copying Still Pictures via the Album 
View Screen
When you insert an SD card or USB memory, the menu may be 
displayed (➔ 7). 
Press [RETURN] to exit the screen.
e.g., 
SD
OK
SD Card inserted.
Select an action or press RETURN.
SD Card Operations
Go to Album View
Copy pictures
SD USB  RAM
  to select the copy source 
  drive (DVD, SD or USB).
 
DIRECT NAVIGATOR   Album View
     DVD-RAM
10/27/2006
Photo:10/27/2006Total 4 10/27/2006
101_DVDTotal 4
007008
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---VideoPictureBA
RAM When the Recordings screen is displayed, 
press 
 to switch to the Album View screen.
USB When the MP3 Menu is displayed, perform 
steps 1–4 in “To select file type” on the upper 
Tips on page 25, selecting “Pictures” in step 4 to 
change the playback mode. –
–
 
w, 
q, 
e, 
r to select an album, 
then 
e, 
r to select “Copy to SD”, 
“Copy to USB” or “Copy to DVD”, 
then 
w, 
q to select “Start copying”, 
then 
–  Copying starts. 
 Tips
When copying finishes 
The confirmation screen appears.
Press [OK] to finish copying.
To view other pages
Press [
e, 
r, 
w, 
q] to select “Previous” or “Next”, then press [OK].
– You can also press [
u, 
i] to view other pages.
Multiple editing
Select with [
e, 
r, 
w, 
q], then press [
h PAUSE]. (Repeat.)
–  A checkmark appears. Press [
h PAUSE] again to cancel.
Importing still pictures from an SD card 
or USB memory
SD USB ¼ RAMThis unit saves information about imported still pictures.
Therefore, if still pictures are imported from the same SD card or 
USB memory, then only new still pictures will be imported.
 With the unit stopped
  Insert an SD Card or USB 
memory.
  The menu is automatically displayed.
 e.g., SD
SD Card inserted.
Select an action or press RETURN.
SD Card Operations
Go to Album View
Copy pictures
e, 
r to select “Copy pictures”, 
then 
Copy New Pictures
Copy from
SD card 
Copy to
DVD
w, 
q to select “Copy”, then  
– Copying starts.
 Tips
You can also operate with the following steps.
1. Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the SD or USB drive.
2.  While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
3. Press [
e, 
r] to select “Other Functions”, then press [OK].
4. Press [
e, 
r] to select “Copy New Pictures”, then press [OK].
 Notes
Still pictures already imported cannot be re-imported to the same 
DVD-RAM.
This unit saves the information on up to 4,000 still pictures. If 
additional still pictures are imported, then the older information will 
be deleted.
 Notes
If the space on the destination drive runs out or the number of 
files/folders to be copied exceeds the maximum, copying will stop 
partway through.
Even if you input a name to the copy source folder, the name will 
not be retained to the copy destination folder.
Still pictures cannot be copied between an SD card and a USB 
memory.
 Tips
To stop copying in the middle
Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN]. •
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RQT9048
Advanced Editing
Accessing the Chapter View
RAM
Allows individual viewing and editing of chapters.
  to select the DVD drive.
 
RAM When the Album View screen is 
displayed, press 
 to switch to the 
Recordings screen.
 
e, 
r, 
w, 
q to select a recording.
  to display the menu list.
Properties
Edit Recording
Album View
View Chapters
Delete Recording
 
e, 
r to select “View Chapters”, 
then 
 
e, 
r, 
w, 
q to select a chapter.
Multiple editing (➔ below, Tips) –
7a To play, 
7b To edit,  to display the menu list. 
Refer to “Chapter Operations” 
(➔ right).
You can go back to the Recordings screen.Create Chapter
Combine Chapters
View RecordingsDelete Chapter
 Tips
To exit the menu screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
To view other pages
Press [
e, 
r, 
w, 
q] to select “Previous” or “Next”, then press [OK].
You can also press [
u, 
i] to view other pages.
Multiple editing
Select with [
e, 
r, 
w, 
q], then press [
h PAUSE]. (Repeat.)
A checkmark appears. Press [
h PAUSE] again to cancel. –
–
Chapter Operations
Create Chapter
Perform steps 1−7b of “Accessing the Chapter View” (➔ left).
8 
e, 
r to select “Create Chapter”, 
then 
DIRECT NAVIGATOR   Create Chapter
     DVD-RAM
Page      02/02 Previous
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Exit0:43.21
08VideoPictureBA
9  at the point you want to 
 divide.
10 
e, 
r to select “Exit”, then 
 Notes
A short portion of the recording just after the creation point may be lost.
 Tips
For quicker editing (➔ 33, Tips)
Delete Chapter
Important:  Once deleted, recorded contents cannot be 
recovered.
Perform steps 1−7b of “Accessing the Chapter View” (➔ left).
8 
e, 
r to select “Delete Chapter”, 
then 
9 
w to select “Delete”, then
 
Combine Chapters
Perform steps 1−7b of “Accessing the Chapter View” (➔ left).
8 
e, 
r to select “Combine 
Chapters”, then 
9 
w to select “Combine”, then 
The selected chapter gets combined with the 
next chapter. –
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RQT9048
Setting On-Screen Menus
Accessing the On-Screen Menus
When playing discs, disc settings can be displayed and 
changed.
Menu options will differ based on disc type and 
contents.
  to select the DVD drive.
 
Disc
VideoPlaySoundtrack
Subtitle1
Audio channel
Off
Stereo
Digital   2/0 ch
AudioOther
Menu Item Setting
 
e, 
r to select a menu, then 
q
 
e, 
r to select an item, then 
q
 
e, 
r to select a setting.
Follow the on-screen prompts to change 
individual settings.
 Notes
Some settings may not be changeable, based on the unit’s current 
activity (playing, stopped, etc.) and disc contents.
 Tips
To exit the DVD on-screen menus
Press [DISPLAY].
Disc Menu
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-V 
-RW(VR)
SoundtrackRAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW -RW(VR)The disc’s audio attributes appear (➔ right, Audio attributes).
DVD-VSelect the audio and language 
(➔ right, Audio attributes, Soundtrack/Subtitle language).
Subtitle
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW -RW(VR)(Only discs that contain subtitle on/off information)
Turn the subtitle on/off.
Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using this unit.
If the subtitles overlap the closed captions recorded on discs, turn 
the subtitles off.
DVD-VTurn the subtitle on/off and select the language. 
(➔ below, Soundtrack/Subtitle language)
Audio channel
RAM -RW(VR)
“Changing Audio during Playback” (➔ 24)
Angle
DVD-VChange the number to select an angle.
Soundtrack/Subtitle language
CES: Czech MAL: Malay
CHI: Chinese NLD: Dutch
DAN: Danish NOR: Norwegian
DEU: German POL: Polish
ENG: English POR: Portuguese
ESP: Spanish RUS: Russian
FIN: Finnish SLK: Slovak
FRA: French SVE: Swedish
HUN: Hungarian THA: Thai
ITA: Italian VIE: Vietnamese
JPN: Japanese
:Others
KOR: Korean
Audio attributes
LPCM/
% Digital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type
k (kHz): Sampling frequency
b (bit): Number of bits
ch (channel): Number of channels
 Notes
You cannot make a change when there is no recording.
Some discs allow changes to soundtracks, subtitles, and angles 
only by using the disc’s menus (➔ 23).
Play Menu
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-V 
-RW(VR) CD 
Repeat play
This function works only when the elapsed play time is displayed.
Select the item for repeat play. Depending on the disc, the items that 
can be selected will differ.
Select “Off ” to cancel. •
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RQT9048
Setting Menus
Video Menu
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-V 
-RW(VR)
PictureSet picture mode.
Normal: Default setting
Cinema:  Mellows movies, enhances detail in dark scenes.
DNR (Digital Noise Reduction)“On” reduces noise and picture degradation.
Progressive*¹ (Progressive/24p*²)Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the 
type of material being played.
Auto1 (normal): Film and video contents are detected 
automatically and converted properly.
Auto2: When using “Auto1” and video content is 
distorted as shown below.
24p*²:  DVD-V When this unit is connected to a TV supporting 
1080/24p output via an HDMI cable, this unit displays each 
frame at 1/24 second intervals – the frame interval originally 
recorded in the film, thus faithfully reproducing the original 
cinema image.
If the settings are changed, then the screen will darken for a 
few seconds and then playback will start.
“Auto1” is set when you turn the unit off or open the disc tray.
*¹  Only when you have selected “480p” or higher for “Component 
Output Signal” (➔ 48) or “HDMI Resolution” (➔ 48)
*²  Only when you have selected “On” in “24p Output for DVD-Video” 
in Setup menu (➔ 49)
Line-in NR (Only when IN1 or IN2 is selected)Reduces video tape noise during recording. Depending on the video 
signal, jittering may occur.
On: Noise reduction works for any video input.
Off: Noise reduction is off. Select when you want to record 
input as is.
Audio Menu
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-V 
-RW(VR)
V. Surround Sound (Dolby Digital with 2.0 or more 
channels only)
This function does not work for SAP recordings.
Enjoy a surround-sound effect if you are using 2 front speakers 
(L/R) only.
Turn off if it causes distortion.
Natural / Emphasis / Off 
Dialog Enhancer (Dolby Digital, 3-channel or more 
only, including a center channel)
When “On”, the volume of the center channel is raised to make 
dialogue easier to hear.
Other Menu
PositionChange where this menu screen appears on your TV. •
•
Accessing the Management Menus
Preparation:
RAM SD Release protection (disc, cartridge, card 
➔ 40). 
Insert a disc or card. •
•
  to select the drive 
(DVD or SD).
  With the unit stopped
 
e, 
r to select “Other Functions”, 
then 
Playback Program Delete 
Other Functions Flexible Recording Playlists 
DV Camcorder Rec.
DVD Management Setup 
FUNCTIONS 
Cartridge Protection   Off 
Disc Protection   Off DVD-RAM 
OK 
 
e, 
r to select “DVD 
Management” or “Card 
Management”, then 
SD The only menu available in “Card 
Management” is “Format memory card”.
 Tips
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN]. 
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
Continued on next page.
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RQT9048
Naming Discs
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
Perform preparation steps 1−4 of “Accessing the 
Management Menus” (➔ 39).
 
e, 
r select “Disc Name”, then 
You can give a name for the disc (➔ 29). –
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The disc name is displayed in the DVD MANAGEMENT window.
With finalized discs and +RW, the name is displayed on the Top 
Menu.
Setting Protection
RAM
Perform preparation steps 1−4 of “Accessing the 
Management Menus” (➔ 39).
 
e, 
r select “Disc Protection”, 
then 
 
w to select “Yes”, then 
Protection of cartridge disc or card
RAM (With a cartridge)
With the write-protect tab in the 
protect position, you cannot record to, 
edit, format, or delete from the disc.
SD 
Switch the write-protect switch to 
the “LOCK” position.
Deleting All Recordings
Important:  Once deleted, contents cannot be 
recovered.
RAM
Perform preparation steps 1−4 of “Accessing the 
Management Menus” (➔ 39).
 
e, 
r select “Delete All 
Recordings”, then 
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w to select “Yes”, then 
 
w to select “Start”, then 
A message appears when deleting is finished. –
8  to complete.
 Notes
Deleting does not work if one or more recordings are 
protected.
Formatting Discs or Cards
Important:  Once formatted, contents cannot be 
recovered.
RAM -RW(V) +RW -RW(VR) SD 
Perform preparation steps 1−4 of “Accessing the 
Management Menus” (➔ 39).
 
e, 
r to select “Format Disc 
(DVD)” or “Format memory card”, 
then 
 
w to select “Yes”, then 
 
w to select “Start”, then 
Formatting starts (RAM may take up to a 
maximum of 70 minutes).
A message appears when formatting is 
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8  to complete.
 Notes
Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while formatting. This 
can render the disc or the card unusable.
When a disc or card has been formatted using this unit, it may not 
be possible to use it on any other equipment.
-R -R DL +R +R DL CD USB Formatting cannot be performed.
-RW(V) -RW(VR) You can format only as DVD-Video format on this 
unit.
RAM Pressing [RETURN] during format will cancel the process. 
The disc must be reformatted if you do this. 
RAM SD The disc or card cannot be formatted if the write-protect 
tab or switch (➔ left) is switched to “PROTECT” or “LOCK”. Release 
the protection to continue.
The message “Unable to format” appears when trying to format 
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DVD and Card Management