Panasonic Dmr Ez27 Operating Instructions Manual

Basic Operations
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Connection and Setting
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Operating Instructions
DVD Recorder
Model No. DMR-EZ27
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.
Region number supported by this unit
Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and DVD-Video according to where they are sold....

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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 ......................................................60Remote Control .......................................................................... 60
FUNCTIONS Window ................................................................. 60
Main Unit .................................................................................... 61
The Unit’s Display ...................................................................... 61
Disc and Card Handling...

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Watching Television
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 buttons.To directly...

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Basic Operations
Preparation:
 • Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the 
connections to this unit.
Playing Discs
Refer to “Advanced Playback” (➔17 to 18) for detailed information on 
playback. 
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-V -RW(VR) CD
  to turn the unit on.
  to select the DVD drive.
  to open the tray (Button located on front of the unit).
Insert a disc. –
 – The tray closes and play begins.
Stopping Play
Press [g STOP].
– The stopped position is...

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Recording Television  Programs
Refer to “Important Notes for Recording” (➔ 11) and “Advanced Recording” (➔ 12 to 15) for detailed 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 (➔ 44).
  to turn the unit on.
  to select the DVD drive.
  to open the tray (Button located on front of the unit).
Insert a disc with...

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Basic Operations
Scheduled Recording
Refer to “Advanced Scheduled Recording” (➔ 16) for detailed 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 (➔ 44).
•  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...

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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 (➔ 44).
• 
Insert a disc and press [; OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the tray.
Delete Navigator
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW   
  to select the DVD drive.
With the unit stopped
PlaybackProgramDelete
Other Functions
FUNCTIONS
Cartridge Protection   Off
Disc Protection...