Panasonic Dmr Ez17 Operating Instructions Manual

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Setting Menus
RQT8850
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 [Only when you have selected “480p” in 
“TV Type” (➔ 46)]
Select “On” to enable progressive output.
Select “Off ” if the picture is stretched horizontally.
When progressive output on, you cannot use the TV’s closed 
captions, but you...

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RQT8850
Accessing the Setup menu
With the unit stopped
 
 e, r to select a menu 
then q to go to the item list.
Setup
Channel
Setup
Disc
Video
Audio
Display
TV ScreenChannel Settings
Closed Caption
Audio Language Setting Channel Settings
Signal Source (Antenna / RF IN)Set Channels Automatically
TAB
ENTER SELECT
RETURN
Cable
Menus Items Options
 e, r to select an item to change 
then 
 e, r to select an option 
then 
Some options require different operations; 
follow the on-screen prompts. –
 Notes...

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Setting Menus
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Language code list Enter the code with the numbered buttons.
Abkhazian: 6566
Afar: 6565
Afrikaans: 6570
Albanian: 8381
Ameharic: 6577
Arabic: 6582
Armenian: 7289
Assamese: 6583
Aymara: 6589
Azerbaijani: 6590
Bashkir: 6665
Basque: 6985
Bengali; Bangla: 6678
Bhutani: 6890
Bihari: 6672
Breton: 6682
Bulgarian: 6671
Burmese: 7789
Byelorussian: 6669
Cambodian: 7577
Catalan: 6765Chinese: 9072
Corsican: 6779
Croatian: 7282
Czech: 6783
Danish: 6865
Dutch: 7876
English: 6978
Esperanto:...

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Audio
Dynamic Range CompressionDVD-V (Dolby Digital only)
Change the dynamic range (➔ 66) for easier listening in low 
volume.
[On] [Off]
Multi-channel TV Sound (Analog)
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RWSelect whether to record the main or secondary audio program 
(SAP) when recording to these discs. (You cannot select the audio 
type on the unit when recording from an external device. Select it 
on the external device.)
[Main] [Secondary Audio Program (SAP)]
Digital Audio OutputChange the settings...

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Setting Menus
RQT8850
Setting the Closed Caption
Choose whether to show closed captions.
 
 Û, Ý to select “Channel”, then q.
 Û, Ý to select “Closed Caption”, 
then 
 Û, Ý to select “Set”, then 
 Û, Ý to select “On”, then 
Select “Off ” if you don’t want closed captions.
Settings for closed captions in analog 
broadcasts
Perform steps 1-5 of “Setting the Closed Caption”.
 Û, Ý to select “Analog”, then 
 Û

Ý to select the item, then

CC1-4:
Information related to picturesy
(Appears at...

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Setting the Parental Rating
The V-chip system (➔ below, Notes) used in this unit 
allows you to limit viewing and recording of certain 
programs that may contain scenes unsuitable for 
children. If the unit starts receiving a broadcast with the 
set rating information, a password screen appears and 
you will be unable to view or record until you enter the 
password. You can view or record after entering your 
password.
 
 e, r to select “Display” then q.
 e, r to select “Parental Rating” 
then...

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Setting Menus
RQT8850
Parental Rating List
U.S. TV Rating (U.S. TV Program Ratings)
TV-NR[Viewable]
[Blocked]Not Rated.
TV-Y[Viewable]
[Blocked]All children. The themes and elements in this program are specifically designed for a very young 
audience, including children from ages 2-6.
TV-Y7[FV Blocked]
[Viewable]
[Blocked]Directed to older children. Themes and elements in this program may include mild physical or 
comedic violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7.
TV-G[Viewable]...

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RQT8850
Note:  The terminals on the rear of your TV may not appear as shown below. 
Please read terminal labels carefully to ensure correct connections.
If your TV does not have AV IN terminals (➔ 41).
Connecting to a Television with Direct Cable or Antenna (No Cable Box or Satellite Receiver)
VHF/UHF 
RF IN 
Rear of  TV
Rear of this unit 
AUDIO IN 
R L VIDEO 
IN 
step 
3 
step 
1 
step 
2 
step 
4 
Red   White Yellow 
Red   White Yellow 
Cable from the wall or 
antenna signal
To a household AC...

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RQT8850
Connection and Setting
Note:  The terminals on the rear of your TV and Cable Box may not appear as shown below. 
Please read terminal labels carefully to ensure correct connections.
Consult your cable service provider about the appropriate cable box to use.
Additional coaxial cable and audio/video (AV) cable are required.
If your TV does not have AV IN terminals (➔ 41).
Connecting to a Television and a Cable Box 
AUDIO OUT
R LVIDEO 
OUT
RF INRF OUT 
VHF/UHF 
RF IN AUDIO IN 
R L VIDEO 
IN 
step...

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Basic Connection
Note:  The terminals on the rear of your TV and Satellite Receiver may not appear as shown below. 
Please read terminal labels carefully to ensure correct connections.
Additional coaxial cable and audio/video (AV) cable are required.
If your TV does not have AV IN terminals (➔ 41).
Connecting to a Television and a Satellite Receiver
AUDIO OUT
R L VIDEO
OUT SATELLITE INRF OUT 
VHF/UHF 
RF IN AUDIO IN 
R L VIDEO 
IN 
step 
3 
step
2
step 
5 
Red   White Yellow 
Red   White...