Panasonic Dmr Ea38 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 adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
Operating Instructions
DVD Recorder
Model No. DMR-EA38V
Region number supported by this unit
Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and DVD-Video according to where they are sold.
The region number of this unit is “1”.
The unit...

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CAUTION!THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR 
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE 
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS 
RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR 
PRODUCT DAMAGE,
  DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, 
DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS 
FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE 
PLACED ON THE...

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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 in...

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Table of Contents, Accessories
DVD and Card Management .................................................. 47Accessing the Management Menus ............................................. 47Setting DVD On-Screen Menus .............................................. 50Accessing the DVD On-Screen Menus ........................................ 50Setup Menus .......................................................................... 52IR Settings...

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Accessories
Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for 
replacement parts.
(Product numbers correct as of December 2007. These may be subject to change.)
To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 87.
 1 Remote control (N2QAYB000212) 2  Batteries for remote control
 1  Set Top Box Control cable 
(K2ZZ02C00008) 1 Audio/video cable (K2KA2BA00003)
 1  AC power supply cord (K2CB2CB00018)
   
For use with this unit...

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Control Reference Guide


  Recording indicator
  Main display section
  Tape indicator
 Progressive indicator
 
This indicator lights up when you select “24p” in “Progressive/
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POWER POWER
SLOW/SEARCH
SCHEDULE 
OK
FUNCTIONS 
TV/VIDEO
PAUSE STOP
3
2
1
6
5 4
9
8
7
0
REC MODE
RETURNSUB MENU
CM SKIP
DIRECT NAVIGATOR 
DISPLAY AUDIO
REC
DRIVE
 SELECT
F RecSTATUS
CHAPTERCREATE 
INPUT SELECT
CANCELDELETE
CH
CH
PLAY
VOL
A
B
DVD/VHS 
SETUP
TRACKING/V-LOCK
SKIP/INDEXREWFF
TIME SLIP/     JET REW
RESET
  Turn the unit on or off ................................................ (

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 Connecting to a Television and a Set Top Box
  75  coaxial cable from the wall or satellite antenna to the “RF IN” or “SATELLITE IN” on 
the set top box.
  75  coaxial cable from the “RF OUT” on the set top box to the “VHF/UHF RF IN” on the 
TV.
  Audio/video cable (included) from the “DVD/VHS COMMON OUT” on the unit to the “AV  
IN” on the TV.
  Audio/video cable from the “AV OUT” on the set top box to the “IN1” on the unit.
  Connect the Set Top Box Control cable (included) to the...

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When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital audio and video signal is transmitted, 
enabling you to enjoy high quality digital video and audio with just one cable. When connecting to an HDMI-
compatible HDTV (High De nition Television), the output can be switched to 1080p, 1080i or 720p HD video. 
 Notes
 If connecting to equipment that is only compatible with 2 channels output, audio with 3 channels or more will be 
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Setting the Set Top Box Control and Clock
 POWERDVD/VHS   to turn the unit on.
“HELLO” appears on the unit’s display.
When this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) 
supporting HDAVI Control 3 via an HDMI cable (