Panasonic Dmr Ez27 Operating Instructions Manual

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Setting Menus
RQT8851
Setting the Closed Caption
Choose whether to show closed captions.
 
 e, r to select “Channel”, then q.
 e, r to select “Closed Caption”, 
then 
 e, r to select “Set”, then 
 e, r 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”.
 e, r to select “Analog”, then 
 e, r to select the item, then 
CC1-4: Information related to pictures 
(Appears at bottom of...

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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”,...

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Setting Menus
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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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Accessing the Management Menus
Preparation:
RAM SD Release protection (disc, cartridge, card 
➔ right). 
Insert a disc or card. •
•
  to select the drive 
(DVD or SD).
With the unit stopped
 
 e, r to select “Other Functions”, 
then 
PlaybackProgramDelete
Playback
Other Functions
Flexible RecordingPlaylistsDV CamcorderRec.
DVD ManagementSetup
FUNCTIONS
Cartridge Protection   Off
Disc Protection   OffDVD-RAM
ENTER
 e, r to select “DVD 
Management” or “Card 
Management”, then 
SD The only menu...

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Setting Menus
RQT8851
Deleting All Recordings
Important:  Once deleted, contents cannot be 
recovered.
RAM
Perform preparation steps 1−4 of “Accessing the 
Management Menus” (➔ 44).
 e, r select “Delete All 
Recordings”, then 
 w to select “Yes”, then 
 w to select “Start”, then 
A message appears when deleting is finished. –
8  to complete.
 Notes
Deleting does not work if one or more recordings are protected.
Formatting Discs or Cards
Important:  Once formatted, contents cannot be 
recovered.
RAM...

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Finalizing
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL
You can play these discs on compatible DVD players by 
finalizing it on the unit. 
The menu you create with the unit can also be used on 
most DVD players.
Perform preparation steps 1−4 of “Accessing the 
Management Menus” (➔ 44).
 e, r to select “Finalize”, then 
 w to select “Yes”, then 
 w to select “Start”, then 
Finalizing starts and cannot be canceled. 
(may take up to 15 minutes) 
( 
-R DL +R DL up to 60 minutes)
A message appears when finalizing is...

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Setting Menus
Connection and Setting
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 (➔ 50).
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 
2 
Red   White Yellow 
step 
4 
step 
1 
step 
3 
Red   White Yellow 
To a household AC outlet...

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RQT8851
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 (➔ 50).
Connecting to a Television and a Cable Box 
AUDIO OUT
R LVIDEO 
OUTRF INRF OUT 
VHF/UHF 
RF IN AUDIO IN 
R L VIDEO 
IN 
step 
3
step 
1 
step 
2...

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Connection and Setting
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 (➔ 50).
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...

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Using an RF Modulator, if your Television does not have Audio/Video Terminals
Connecting to a Television
Connect cables in steps 
 and  (same as those on page 47) as follows.
AUDIO IN 
R L VIDEO 
IN RF IN 
RF OUT VHF/UHF
RF IN
step 
3
Red   White Yellow 
Red   White YellowRear of  TV
Rear of this unit 
RF Modulator 
step 
2
Cable from the wall 
or antenna signal
Connecting to a Television with a Video Cassette Recorder or a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver
Connect cables in steps 
 and  (same...