Panasonic Dmr Ez17 Operating Instructions Manual

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RQT8850
Advanced Features
Recording Modes and Durations
Recording Mode
DVD-RAM DVD-R, 
DVD-RW, +R, 
+RW
(4.7 GB)DVD-R DL*
3, +R DL*3 (8.5 GB)
Single-sided
(4.7 GB)Double-sided*1
(9.4 GB)
XP (High quality) 1 hour 2 hours 1 hour1 hour 
45 minutes
SP (Standard play) 2 hours 4 hours 2 hours3 hours 
35 minutes
LP (Long play) 4 hours 8 hours 4 hours7 hours 
10 minutes
EP (Extra long play) 8 (6*
2) hours 16 (12*2) hours 8 (6*2) hours14 hours 
20 minutes 
(10 hours 
45 minutes*
2)
FR (Flexible Recording) 8...

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When the format confirmation screen is 
displayed
Important:
Formatting permanently deletes all disc contents 
(including computer data), regardless of protection 
status of disc.
RAM -RW(V) +RW
The following screen may 
appear when inserting a 
new disc, etc.
Only format the disc if 
you intend to use it for 
recording.
Do not format if you intend to view pre-recorded 
material from the disc.
This disc is not formatted properly.
Do you want to format the
disc in DVD Management?
ENTER
Format...

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Advanced Features
RQT8850
Specifying the Recording Time
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
This function allows specifying the length of recording 
time up to 4 hours.
During recording
 repeatedly until the desired 
time is reached.
The recording time and the unit’s display change  
as follows: –
OFF 4:00 OFF 1:30 Counter (Cancel) OFF 0:30 OFF 1:00
OFF 3:00 OFF 2:00
 Notes
This function does not work during scheduled recording or Flexible 
Recording.
Recording stops and the set time is cleared if you...

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Playing while you are recording
Chasing Playback
RAM
Allows playback from the beginning of the recording 
you are recording.
During recording
 (at least 20 seconds after 
recording starts).
 Tips
To stop play
Press [g STOP] once.
To stop recording
Press [g STOP] at least 2 seconds after chasing playback stops.
Simultaneous Record and Playback
RAM
Allows playback of a previous recording, while 
recording something else.
During recording
 
 w, q, e, r to select the 
recording to play, then...

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RQT8850
Advanced Features
Advanced Scheduled Recording
To cancel a scheduled recording in 
progress
 
Confirmation screen appears. –
 w to select “Stop recording”, then 
 Notes
Recording stops and the scheduled recording is deleted. (Daily 
and weekly schedules remain and scheduled recording will start as 
programmed.)
To release the unit from recording 
standby
(Before recording starts)
The unit turns on and “z” on the unit’s display 
goes out. –
Be sure to press [^ DVD POWER] to return the unit to...

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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 NAVIGATOR] or [SUB MENU].
 Notes
If “5” appears on the TV, the operation is prohibited by the unit or 
disc.
Selecting Recordings to Play
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW -RW(VR)
 
No.--09
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
     DVD-RAMRecordings
Page      02/02...

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Advanced Features
RQT8850
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
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW 
DVD-V -RW(VR)
While paused
Each press shows the next or previous frame.
Press and hold to advance or reverse frame-by-
frame in...

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RQT8850
Playing Still Pictures (JPEG), MP3
Playing Still Pictures (JPEG)
CD
 
Picture (JPEG) View screen is shown.
CD(JPEG) Pictures Menu Picture(JPEG) View08 8 10/27 Mon
Previous
Folder
Page 01/01
NextPlay
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001
008 003 004
009002
005 006 007
 e, r ,w, q to select a picture, 
then 
 to view.
 Notes
Still pictures (JPEG) recorded on CD-R/RW can be played on this 
unit.
Thumbnails for large JPEG files and images with aspect ratios 
other than 4:3 may not display.
 Tips
To stop viewing a...

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Advanced Features
RQT8850
Rotate Pictures
While playing a picture
 
 e, r to select “Rotate 
Right” or “Rotate Left”, 
then Rotate Left
Zoom In Rotate Right
ENTER
 Notes
To return to the picture to its original position
Press [e, r] to select the opposite rotation in step 2 and press 
[ENTER].
Rotation information is not stored. 
Zoom
While playing a picture
 
To zoom in:
 e, r to select “Zoom 
In”, then Rotate Left
Zoom In Rotate Right
ENTER
 Notes
To return to the picture to its original size
Press...

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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.
With the unit stopped
 
 e, r 
to select “Other Functions” 
then 
PlaybackRecordingDelete
Playback
Other Fanctions
PlaylistsFlexible RecordingDV Camcorder Rec.SetupDVD Management
FUNCTIONS
Cartridge Protection   Off
Disc Protection   OffDVD-RAM
ENTER
 e, r 
to select “Playlists”, then 
 e, r, w, q to select the playlist 
to play, then 
Playlist...