Panasonic Dmr Ez27 Operating Instructions Manual

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RQT8851
Basic Operations
Advanced Features
Recording of 
multilingual  
broadcastsAnalog broadcasts:
RAM
Both Main and SAP audio can be recorded.You can change the audio during playback. (➔ 18, 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.
[➔ 39, Multi-channel TV Sound (Analog)]
The selected audio only is recorded....

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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 hours maximum8 hours...

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Advanced Features
RQT8851
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...

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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 press [g STOP].
The...

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Advanced Features
RQT8851
Playing while you are recording
Chasing Playback
RAM
Allows playback from the beginning of what 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,...

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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 standby 
mode...

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Advanced Features
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].
 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...

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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 succession.
Press [q...

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Advanced Features
Playing Still Pictures (JPEG), MP3 and DivX
SD The screen shown below may be displayed when you 
insert an SD card (➔ 64). 
ENTER
SD Card inserted.
Select an action or press RETURN.
SD Card Operations
Go to Album View
Copy pictures
Press [e, r] to select “Go to Album View”, then press [ENTER]. You 
can proceed to step 3a of “Playing Still Pictures (JPEG)” (➔ below).
Playing Still Pictures (JPEG)
RAM SD CD
  to select the drive 
  (DVD or SD).
 
RAM SD 
Album View screenCD...

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Selecting Still Pictures in Another Folder
RAM SD 
Function is only available if multiple folders are recognized.
From the Album View screen
 
 e, r to select “Select Root 
folder”, then 
 w, q to select the desired folder, 
then 
CD 
From the Picture (JPEG) View screen
 e, r, w, q to select “Folder”, 
then 
CD-RW
/JPEG/
/JPEG/JPEG1/
/JPEG/JPEG2/
/MP3/
/MP3/MP3 group1/
/MP3/MP3 2/ (&WMA)/
Pictures Menu
     CD(JPEG)Folder
F  1/2
B
A
A: Selected Folder No./Total Folder No.
If the folder has no...