Panasonic Dmr Ez17 Operating Instructions Manual

Basic Operations
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Connection and setting
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Operating Instructions
DVD Recorder
Model No. DMR-EZ17
Dear customerThank 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.
The illustrations in these Operating Instructions show images of the silver model of this unit.
Region number supported by this...

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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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Getting Started
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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, Accessories
Getting Started
Precautions .................................................................................................................................................................2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................................................3
Unit Care...

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Getting Started
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Reference
Control Reference Guide ......................................................50Remote Control .......................................................................... 50
FUNCTIONS Window ................................................................. 50
Main Unit .................................................................................... 51
The Unit’s Display ...................................................................... 51
Disc Handling...

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Watching Television,  Playback
Preparation:
 • Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the 
connections to this unit.
Watching Television  Program
This DVD recorder has a tuner which allows it to directly receive and record 
analog and terrestrial digital channels. High Definition (HD) programming is 
“down-converted” and recorded in Standard Definition (SD).
  to turn the unit on.
  to select desired channel.
You can also select channels with the numbered...

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Basic Operations
Recording Television  Programs
Refer to “Important Notes for Recording” (➔ 10) and “Advanced Recording” (➔ 11 to 14) for detail information on 
recording.
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
Preparation:
•  Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the 
connections to this unit.
• 
RAM If the disc is protected, release protection (➔ 27).
  to turn the unit on.
  to open the tray (Button located on front of the unit).
Insert a disc with enough remaining...

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Scheduled Recording
Refer to “Advanced Scheduled Recording” (➔ 15) for detail information on scheduled recording.
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW 
Preparation: 
•  Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the 
connections to this unit.
• 
RAM If the disc is protected, release protection (➔ 27).
•  Insert a disc with enough remaining blank space.
•  Confirm that the clock on the unit’s display is set to the correct time.
•  If connected via a cable box or satellite...

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Basic Operations
Important: Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered.
Preparation: 
•  Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the 
connections to this unit.
• 
RAM If the disc is protected, release protection (➔ 27).
•  Insert a disc and press [; OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the tray.
Delete Navigator
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW 
With the unit stopped
PlaybackProgramDelete
Other Functions
FUNCTIONS
Cartridge Protection   Off
Disc Protection   OffDVD-RAM...

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Recording of 
multi lingual 
broadcasts OBMPH
CSPBEDBTUT
RAM
Both Main and SAP audio can be recorded.You can change the audio during playback. (➔ 17, Changing 
Audio during Playback) 
Main SAP
Hello HolaIf you record from external equipment
Select both “Main” and “SAP” on the 
external equipment. •
Main
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
Select the Main or SAP audio before 
recording.
[➔ 34, Multi-channel TV Sound (Analog)]
The selected audio only is recorded.
HelloIf you record from external...