Panasonic Dmr Ea38 Operating Instructions Manual

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 Tips
  To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
Please choose settings based on your
Set Top Box.
OK
STB (Set Top Box) IR Settings
ABC3 DigitBrand NameCable Box/DVRSTB (Set Top Box) Type
Max. CH digitsOffOK Key Operatin
Test
  STB (Set Top Box) IR Settings: 
  ,  to select an item,
then 
OK
STB (Set Top Box) Type 
– Select the service being used.
Brand Name
–  Select the set top box brand.
You can also use [] or [] to view other pages.
Max. CH digits
–  Select the maximum number of channel digits to be entered in 
your set top box.¦This must not be selected when “Converter 
Box” is selected for “STB (Set Top Box) Type”.§
OK Key Operation
–  Select whether or not the selected channel is con rmed by 
pressing OK in accordance with your set top box.
  ,  to select “Test”, then OK
– Con rmation screen appears.
OK
Start Set Top Box Control testing.
Please input the channel number 
for testing. Use either numbered 
buttons or UP/DOWN Cursors.
OK
STB (Set Top Box) IR Settings
Channel :STB Type : Cable Box/DVRBrand Name : Panasonic
Max. CH digits : 4 DigitOK Key Operation : On
10
IR Code : OONumber0--
 The correct operation of the Set Top Box 
Control cable is checked. Enter a channel 
that can be received by your set top box.
 
, to select a position in 
which the channel is entered 
and ,  to set the number, 
then 
OK
– You can also use numbered buttons.
Completed testing the  /   IR codes.
Has the STB channel changed the number you 
selected? Please select from the following:
Note : “Yes, try other channels” is 
recommended to try several channels.
OK
STB (Set Top Box) IR Settings
Yes, complete setupYes, try other channels
No, try another code
IR Code : OO
  Con rmation screen appears.
  ,  to select the item, 
then 
OK
Yes, try other channels
–  Even if this unit can select a channel 
on the set top box, it is recommended to select “Yes, try other 
channels” and verify whether or not other channels can be 
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  Set Clock Manually:
,  to select the item you want 
to change. 
Set Clock Manually
/:
/SAT AMMonth Day Year
Hour Minute1
1
12 00 2000
DST Time ZoneOffEST
OK
11  ,  to change the setting.
–  Repeat steps 10–11 to change other items.
12  
OK
 to con rm new date and 
time.
–  The clock starts.
 Notes
  Time Zone
EST (Eastern Standard Time)  GMT 5
CST (Central Standard Time)  GMT 6
MST (Mountain Standard Time)  GMT 7
PST (Paci c Standard Time)  GMT 8
AST (Alaska Standard Time)  GMT 9
HST (Hawaii Standard Time)  GMT 10
For other areas: xx hr
  DST (Daylight Saving Time)
If you select “On”, the clock is advanced one hour beginning at 
2 a.m. on the second Sunday in March and ending at 2 a.m. on the 
 rst Sunday in November.
  Set the DST period manually when it varies according to regions 
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Inserting Discs
Inserting a Video Cassette
Inserting USB memory
You can insert the USB memory directly into the USB port.
Preparation
  Before inserting any USB memory to this unit, ensure that 
the data stored in it has been backed up.
Opening 
the front panel
Pull down.
DV DVHS REC
E
Inserting the USB memory
Check the orientation of the USB 
connector and insert it straight in.
REC
VHS
DV DSD CARD
REC MODE ELECT
Removing the USB memory
Complete all USB memory-related operations and pull the 
USB memory straight out.
When “uSb”(USB) is  ashing on the unit’s display, do not 
turn off the unit or remove the USB memory.
Inserting an SD Card
 Notes
When “SD” is  ashing or when copying a picture or 
displaying the Album in the SD card, do not turn off the 
unit or remove the SD card.
Such action may result in malfunction or loss of the 
card’s contents.
 Notes
  When using 8 cm (3) DVD-RAM or 8 cm (3) DVD-R, 
remove the disc from the cartridge.
  It is not possible to record or play continuously from one 
side of a double sided disc to the other. You will need to 
eject the disc and turn it over.
  
The unit may take some time to respond to [OPEN/CLOSE]. Notes
  There are few USB memory devices that cannot be connected.
  Some USB devices inserted into this unit may cause this 
unit to stop operating. Such USB devices cannot be used 
on this unit.
  
Confirm that “uSb”(USB) appears on the unit’s display when 
a compatible USB memory is inserted while stopped.
  If a USB memory being accessed is pulled out, then the 
data may be damaged.
OPEN/CLOSE
 to open the tray.
–  Insert a disc.
– 
 Press  [ OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the tray.
Insert label-up.
Insert a cassette.
–   The unit turns on automatically. 
To eject:
From the main unit:
or
From the remote control
  
DRIVE
 SELECT
 to select the VHS drive.
 
 STOP  Press and hold for 3 or 
more seconds.
EJECT
– The unit turns on automatically. 
Video Cassette Information
Ta b  Break off the video cassette’s tab to 
prevent accidental erasure. Cover the 
hole with a double layer of adhesive 
tape when you want to use the video 
cassette for recording again. 
 You can use video cassettes with the VHS and S-VHS 
marks, but the unit is unable to make full use of the 
characteristics of S-VHS video cassettes.Opening 
the front panel
Pull down.
DV DVHS REC
ODE
Inserting the card
REC
VHSCH
SD CARDDV  I NRESET
DRIVE SELECT
DVDPress on the center of 
the card until it clicks 
into place.
Insert the card label up with 
the cut-off corner on the right.
If you are using a miniSD 
card/microSD card, 
insert it into the card 
adaptor that comes with 
the card.
Insert and remove this 
adaptor from the unit.
ADAPTER
Removing the card
Press on the center of the card and pull it straight out.
Media Handling
Getting Started
Basic Operations
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POWERPOWER
SLOW/SEARCH
TV/VIDEOT
PA U S EPA U S EPA U S ESTOPSTOPSTOP
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CM SKIPCM SKIP
DRIVE
 SELECT
INPUT SELECT
CANCELDELETE
CH
CH
PLAY
VOL
DVD/VHS 
TRACKING/V- LOCK
SKIP/INDEXREWEWWFFFFFF
TIME SLIP/JET REW
RESET
Playback
Preparation:
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the 
connections to this unit (example: AV input, etc.).
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 Notes
  Tapes are automatically rewound once 
they reach the end (except during 
scheduled recording, fast forwarding, 
etc.).
  Viewing pause or using slow playback 
in VP mode may result in a distorted 
image.
  You may have to adjust the tracking 
for tapes recorded on other VCRs 
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 POWERDVD/VHS 
  to turn the unit on.
– “HELLO” appears on the unit’s display.
 
DRIVE
 SELECT
  to select the drive (DVD or VHS). 
  Insert a disc or VHS cassette.
–  Insert a disc or VHS cassette with enough remaining blank space 
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    ,  to move through the items and ,  to 
set the items.
Channel/Input –  TV Station/External InputWhen the set top box is controlled with this unit:
Press the numbered buttons to set the channel.
To enter a channel using the keypad:
1. Press [SUB MENU].
2.  Press [, ] to select “Show Keypad”, then press [OK].
3.  Press [, , , ] to select a character, then press 
[OK].
4. Press [ STOP] when you’ve  nished entering text.
To preview the channel for scheduled recording:
1. Press [SUB MENU].
2.  Press [, ] to select “IR Test”, then press [OK].
When the set top box is not controlled with this unit: 
Select the input to which the set top box is connected and 
set a channel on connected equipment before scheduled 
recording starts.
Date/Frequency   –  You can set a daily or weekly program.
On (start time) / Off (end time)
   –  Hold button to change in 30-minute increments.
Drive     –  DVD or VHS
Mode     –  Recording mode, see page 22
Name (only for discs)
   –  Press [OK], see 
page 37.
Preview of selected 
channel
ModeOff OnChannel/
InputDate/
Frequency
NameSet Channel/Input.
To input from the keypad,
please press SUB MENU.
::Drive
SCHEDULED 
RECORDINGDVD VHS
5/ 4 Fri      6:11 PM Remaining Recording Time
0:33 XP
2:00 SP
4-1
OKCancelNumberSUB MENUTo delete all items
1. Press [SUB MENU].
2. Press [, ] to select “Delete”, then press [OK].
Scheduled Recording
 OK    Repeat steps 24 to program other recordings.
Preparation:
  Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the 
connections to this unit (example: AV input, etc.).
  When using the set top box, make sure the set top box is turned on.
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When copying begins, the VHS tape is played back starting at the tape’s 
current position, and recorded to the disc.
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Copying Recordings (DVD 
						

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Important: Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered.
Deleting Recordings
 Tips
  Icons such as “ [RAM] ” indicate usable 
discs. Refer to pages 66 and 67.
  [RAM] Deleting an item increases the 
available disc space, for the amount 
of space taken up by the item being 
deleted.
  [-R] [-R]DL] [+R] [+R]DL] Available 
disc space does not increase after 
deletion.
  [-RW‹V›] [+RW] Available disc space 
increases when you delete the last 
recording (the recording space 
may increase slightly when other 
recordings are deleted).
 Notes
  You cannot delete while recording or 
copying.
  [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Even if you have set 
protection on other equipment, such 
recordings are deleted.
Delete Navigator
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
 
DRIVE
 SELECT
  to select the DVD drive.
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DELETE Navigator Recordings
Previous Page 02/02Next
DVD-RAM- -
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DeleteSelectPrevious NextSUB MENU
07Picture VideoB
A ,  to select “Delete” 
then 
OK
[RAM] When the Album View screen is 
displayed, press 
A to switch to the 
Recordings screen.
   , , ,  to select the recording, then OK
FUNCTIONSDVD-RAMCartridge Protection Off
Disc Protection Off
OK
Program PlaybackDelete
Other FunctionsCopy
 With the unit stopped
    to select “Delete”, then
 OK
 Tips
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To view other pages
  Press [, , , ] to select “Previous” or “Next”, then press [OK].
  You can also press [, ] to view other pages.
Multiple editing
Select with [, , , ], then press [ PAUSE]. (Repeat.)
  A checkmark appears. Press [ PAUSE] again to cancel.
Deleting Recordings During Playback
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
     to select “Delete” then OK
 During playback
 DELETE
POWERPOWER
SLOW/SEARCH

SCHEDULE
OK
FUNCTIONS
TV/VIDEO
PA U S ESTOP
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REC MODE
RETURNSUB MENU
CM SKIP
DIRECTNAVAIGATAAOR
DISPLAYAUDIO
REC
DRIVE
 SELECT
F RecSTATUS
CHAPTERCREATE 
INPUT SELECT
CANCELDELETE
CH
CH
PLAY
VOL
AB
FUNCTIONS 


 
DVD/VHS 
SETUP
TRACKING/V-LOCK
SKIP/INDEXREWFF
TIME SLIP/     JET REW
RESET
Preparation:
  Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the 
connections to this unit (example: AV input, etc.).
  Insert the disc containing the recording to be deleted.
  
[RAM] If the disc is protected, release protection (