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.
HelloIf you record from external 
equipment
Select “Main” or “SAP” on 
the external equipment. •
Digital broadcasts:Press [AUDIO] to switch audio.
The selected audio only is recorded.
Recording of 
Widescreen 
broadcastsRAM
Recorded in 16:9 aspect (Widescreen)
If you have a regular 4:3 aspect TV and you receive 16:9 
aspect images from a digital broadcast, they will appear in 
the letterbox format (➔ 78). •
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
Recorded in 4:3 aspect
Copy-once 
RecordingIt is not possible to record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” onto DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, 
+R, +R DL, +RW or 8 cm (3˝ ) DVD-RAM discs. Use the CPRM (➔ 78) compatible DVD-RAM.•
RAM CPRM compatible discs only-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
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Playing the 
disc on other 
DVD players-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL
The disc must be finalized after recording (➔ 46).It is necessary to finalize DVD-R, etc. on this unit after recording. You can then play it in the same manner as a 
commercially sold DVD-Video. However, the discs become play-only and you can no longer record.*
* You can record again if you format DVD-RW.
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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 maximum 
for one side8 hours maximum 14 hours 20 minutes maximum
*1  It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side of a 
double sided disc to the other.
*2  When “Recording Time in EP Mode” has been set to “EP-
Extended Play (6H)” in the Setup menu (➔ 39).
  The sound quality is better when using “EP-Extended Play (6H)” 
than when using “EP-Extended Play (8H)”.
*3  Refer to “Recording to DVD-R DL and +R DL” (➔ 11).
EP (6H)*2
EP (8H)
LP
SP
XP
Recording time
Picture quality
 Notes
This unit uses variable bit rate (VBR) recording which varies the 
amount of data recorded to suit the images, so actual recording 
times and remaining recording times shown by the unit will be 
different. (
-R DL +R DL The difference will be especially noticeable.) 
Use a disc with plenty of remaining time to be sure.
When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play may not be 
possible on DVD players, even if they are compatible with DVD-
RAM. In this case use EP (6H) mode.
 Tips
FR (Flexible recording mode)
You can set FR mode when programming scheduled recordings 
(➔ 9) and flexible recording (➔ 14).
Maximum number of recordings to a disc
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) 99 recordings on a disc
+R +R DL +RW 49 recordings on a disc
To prevent recording errors
Set a scheduled recording period slightly longer than the actual 
program (to make sure the program is recorded in full).  •
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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 Management?
ENTER
Format
NoYes
w to select “Yes”, then 
 Tips
Refer to “Formatting Discs or Cards” (➔ 45) for more detail of 
formatting.
When removing a Recorded Disc
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL
After recording, if you 
press [; OPEN/CLOSE] to 
eject the disc, the following 
screen may appear.Finalizing is necessary to enable playback
of the disc on compatible DVD players.
Once finalized, recordings cannot be added to the disc.
It will take approximately     minutes. Start ?
Press REC to start finalizing.
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to postpone
finalizing. The disc can be played only on
this unit. You can Finalize it later.
Finalize
 to start finalizing.
or 
 to eject the disc without 
finalizing.
 Notes
You cannot stop finalizing once you have started it.
 Tips
If you want to provide the disc with a name or set play menu select, 
select “Disc Name” (➔ 44) or “Playback will start with:” (➔ 45) in 
“DVD Management” before finalizing.
Refer to “Finalizing” (➔ 46) for more detail of finalizing. •
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Selecting Audio Channels to record
When receiving an analog broadcast
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
Select the audio (Main or SAP) in “Multi-channel TV 
Sound (Analog)” in the Setup menu (➔ 39).
RAM
 to select the audio.
Stereo SAP Mono
Changing during recording changes the recorded 
sound.
Stereo:
Main audio (stereo)
If the broadcast is “Mono+SAP”, audio will be 
monaural even if you select Stereo mode.
SAP: Secondary audio program (SAP).When you record SAP, main audio is also recorded. In 
such cases, recorded SAP and main audio become 
monaural.
Mono: Main audio (monaural).Select “Mono” if reception is poor during a stereo 
broadcast.
e.g., “Stereo” is selected
“((” appears when the unit is receiving 
the audio type you selected.
CH 12Stereo
DVD-RAM
 ((
 Notes
You cannot change the audio type in the following case.
While a disc other than DVD-RAM is inserted when selecting an 
analog broadcast 
When receiving a digital broadcast
 to select the audio.
e.g., “English” is selectedCH 12English
DVD-RAM
 Notes
You cannot change the audio type in the following cases.
When there is no choice of languages in a digital broadcast
Before scheduled recording of a digital broadcast with more than 
one language channel, set the language in “Audio Language 
Setting” in the Setup menus (➔ 38).
When broadcast offers no language data, such displays as “Audio 
1 of 3” may appear. In such cases, recording may not be possible in 
the language selected through the “Audio Language Setting” in the 
Setup menu (➔ 38). •
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RQT8851
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 unit turns off automatically when the time to stop recording is 
reached as long as you do not operate the unit. 
Flexible Recording
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits 
the recording within the remaining disc space. 
The recording mode becomes FR mode. Refer to “FR 
(Flexible Recording)” (➔ 12).
With the unit stopped
 
Flexible RecordingRecord in FR mode.
Max recording time 08 Hour 00 Min.
08 Hour 00 Min.
CancelStart
Set recording time
 w, q to select “Hour” and “Min.” 
and e, r to set the recording time.
When you want to start recording
 w, q, e, r to select “Start”, then 
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 Tips
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN].
To stop recording partway
Press [g STOP].
To show the remaining recording time
Press [STATUS] to show the remaining recording time.
Rec. 0:59
Stereo DVD-RAM
CH 20Remaining time
Using “Flexible Recording” is convenient in these kinds of situations:
When the amount of free space on the disc makes selecting an 
appropriate recording mode difficult
When you want to record a long program with the best picture 
quality possible
  e.g., Recording a 90 minutes program to 4.7GB DVD-RAM disc:
   
4.7 GB
DVD-RAM
4.7 GB
DVD-RAM4.7 GB
DVD-RAM
4.7 GB
DVD-RAM
A second disc is necessary for 
30 minutes of the program.
If you select SP mode, the program will fit on one disc. –
However there will be 30 minutes 
remaining disc space.
If you select “Flexible Recording” the program will fit on one disc 
perfectly. –If you select XP mode, the program will not fit on one disc. – •
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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, then 
 Tips
To stop play
Press [g STOP].
To exit the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
To stop recording
After play stops
1. Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit the screen.
2. Press [g STOP].
 Notes
During playing while you are recording, you cannot edit or delete 
recordings.
Closed captions will not appear during simultaneous recording and 
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RQT8851
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 before the scheduled recording time. Scheduled recording 
will work only if “z” is displayed.
Check, Change, or Delete Programs
The scheduled recording list can be viewed even when 
the unit is off.
 
See “Tips” for explanation of icons displayed. –
 e, r to select the program.
3a  or  to delete.
You cannot delete programs that are currently 
recording.
3b  to modify the program.
 e, r, w, q to make changes, 
then 
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“z” lights on the unit’s display. –
 Notes
Recording may fail if there are changes to the station’s 
programming.
The password screen appears when setting parental ratings (➔42). 
Unless you enter the correct password, recording the program with 
parental ratings may fail. 
 Tips
You can enter up to 16 programs a month in advance.
Schedule List Remaining Recording Time3/26 Tue 12:53 PM1:58 SP DVDChannel No Date OnNew Scheduled RecordingOff Mode Check
AB
A Schedule List screen icons
*: Currently recording
W:  Programs are overlapped. Recording of the program with 
the later start time starts when the earlier program finishes 
recording.
Q:  You stopped a weekly or daily scheduled recording. The icon 
disappears when the next scheduled recording starts. 
F:  The disc was full. (not enough space):  The TV program may not be recorded due to copy-protect or 
ratings.
X:  Recording stopped (Dirty disc, etc.)
PG!:  Recording may become impossible when a wrong password is 
entered through the unit’s parental rating setting procedure.
B Check
OK: Recordable
➔ (Date): The last day of daily or weekly recording.
!:  It may not be possible to record because:
the disc is write-protected.
there is no more space left.
the number of possible recordings has reached its 
maximum.
Overlap:  When the date and time overlap with another scheduled 
recording, only a part of the program can be recorded. •
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RQT8851
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      02/02 Previous
10 10/27 Mon
NextPlay
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SSUB MENU SelectNextPrevious
VideoPictureBA
RAM When the Album View screen is displayed, 
press 
 to switch to the Recordings screen.
 e, r, w, q to select the 
recording you want to watch, then 
 Tips
To select the recording with the numbered buttons
e.g., “5”:
[0] ➔ [5]
“15”:
[1] ➔ [5]
To view other pages
Press [e, r, w, q] to select “Previous” or “Next”, then press 
[ENTER].
You can also press [u, i] to view other pages.
To exit the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen icons
Protected.
Not recorded due to recording protection 
(Digital broadcasts, etc.)
✕It cannot be played because data is damaged.
*Currently recording.
“One time only recording” restriction (➔ 78, CPRM) •
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Search
During playback
 or 
There are 5 search speeds. Each press increases 
the search speed.
Press [q PLAY] to restart normal playback. –
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 Tips
Depending on the disc, search may not be possible.
Skip
During playback or while paused
 or 
Each press increases the number of skips.
DivX:  Backward direction [u] only. 
Press [u] to return only to the beginning of 
the program being played back. –
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Direct Play
During playback, you can access specific recordings 
or scenes through direct entry of the numbered 
buttons.
e.g., “5”:
[0] ➔ [5]
“15”:
[1] ➔ [5]
MP3 and JPEG
e.g., “5”:
[0] ➔ [0] ➔ [5]
“15”:
[0] ➔ [1] ➔ [5]
Quick View (Play x1.3)
RAM
Allows you to increase the play speed slightly without 
distorting the audio.
During playback
 (Press and hold.)
Press again to return to normal speed. –
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RQT8851
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. –
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 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 PLAY] to restart normal playback. –
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Time Slip
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW -RW(VR)
Use to skip in 1-minute or 10-minute increments.
During playback
 
 e, r to select the time, then 
Each press of e or r advances the interval 
by 1 minute (press and hold for 10-minute 
intervals). –
CM Skip
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW -RW(VR)
Skips 1-minute forward with each press.
During playback
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Create Chapters
RAM
During playback
 Tips
You can skip to the start of a chapter by pressing [u, i].
Changing Audio during Playback
 to select the audio.
Available audio will differ based on disc type. 
See below.
RAM -RW(VR) and DivX
Stereo Mono L Mono R
e.g.: RAM
“Stereo” is 
selected.Play
Stereo
DVD-RAM
RAM -RW(VR) When playing an analog multilingual 
broadcast, you can choose between Main Audio and 
SAP Audio.
Main Audio SAP Audio 
DVD-V
This allows you to change items like the audio channel 
number and the soundtrack language (➔ 36).
Soundtrack1 ENGDigital  3/2.1ch
e.g., English is the selected language. 
 Notes
If you cannot change the audio type when you have used only 
an optical digital audio cable for connection, set “Dolby Digital” to 
“PCM” (➔ 39). Alternatively, you may connect to an amplifier or 
system component with an audio cable and change the input on the 
amplifier or system component to suit the connection (➔ 52). •
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RQT8851
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
Picture (JPEG) 
View screen
RAM When the Recordings screen is displayed, 
press 
 to switch to the Album View screen.
 
RAM SD 
Album View screen
NextPreviousNo.--09
DIRECT NAVIGATOR   Album View
     DVD-RAM
Page      02/02 Previous
10/27/2006
Photo:10/27/2006Total 4 10/27/2006
101_DVDTotal 4
NextENTER
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SSUB MENUSlideshowPress ENTER to go to
Picture View
VideoPictureBA
CD
Picture (JPEG) View screen
No.--09
Pictures Menu
     CD(JPEG)Picture (JPEG) View
Page    01/01 Previous Next
Play
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Folder001Folder001 002 003 004
008 007 006 005
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RAM When the Recordings screen is displayed, 
press 
 to switch to the Album View screen.
RAM SD
3a 1.  e, r, w, q to select an album, 
then 
  The Picture (JPEG) View screen appears.
 2.  e, r ,w, q to select a picture, 
then 
 to view.
CD
3b e, r ,w, q to select a picture, 
then 
 to view.
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 Notes
Still pictures (JPEG) recorded on DVD-RAM, CD-R/RW or SD 
Memory Cards can be played on this unit.
You can use 8MB to 2GB SD memory cards, 4GB SDHC memory 
cards (➔ 63). For inserting and removing SD cards (➔ 64).
Still pictures cannot be played during recording or copying.
Thumbnails for large JPEG files and images with aspect ratios 
other than 4:3 may not display.
 Tips
To stop viewing a picture
Press [g STOP].
To exit the menu screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
To view other pages
Press [e, r, w, q] to select “Previous” or “Next”, then press 
[ENTER].
You can also press [u, i] to view other pages.
To select the still picture with the numbered buttons
Still picture on 
CD /Album on RAM SD e.g., “5”:  [0] ➔ [0] ➔ [5]
 “15”: [0] ➔ [1] ➔ [5]
Still picture on 
RAM SDe.g., “5”:  [0] ➔ [0] ➔ [0] ➔ [5]
 “15”: [0] ➔ [0] ➔ [1] ➔ [5]
CD The screen shown below is displayed when you insert a 
disc containing MP3 files, DivX video contents and still pictures 
(JPEG).
e.g.,
Playback mode is set to DivX.
To play another type of files,
please select playback mode
from Menu in FUNCTIONS.
ENTER
1.  Press [ENTER] to exit the screen.
2. Press [FUNCTIONS].
3. Press [e, r] to select “Menu”, then press [ENTER].
4. Press [e, r] to select “Pictures”, then press [ENTER]. •
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RQT8851
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 compatible JPEG file, “--” 
is displayed as the folder no.
B: Selected  Folder
 e, r to select “Start 
Slideshow” or “Start 
Slide Show”, then RAM SD 
Slideshow settingsStart Slideshow
CD 
Slide Interval Start Slide Show
 Tips
To stop the Slideshow
Press [g STOP].
To change the rate at which pictures are displayed
RAM SD 
1.  In step 2 above, press [e, r] to select “Slideshow settings”, then press [ENTER].2.   Press  [e, r] to select “Slide Interval”.
3.  Press [w, q] to select desired interval (0 to 30 seconds), then press [ENTER].CD 
1.  In step 2 above, press [e, r] to select “Slide Interval”, then press [ENTER].2.  Press [w, q] to select desired interval (0 to 30 seconds), then press [ENTER].
RAM SD To repeat play
1.  In step 2 above, press [e, r] to select “Slideshow settings”, then press [ENTER].2.   Press  [e, r] to select “Repeat Play”.
3.   Press  [w, q] to select “On”, then press [ENTER].
Rotate Pictures
While playing a picture
 
 e, r to select “Rotate 
Right” or “Rotate Left”, 
then 
Rotate Left
Control Panel
Zoom In Rotate RightENTER
 Notes
To return the picture to its original positionPress [e, r] to select the opposite rotation in step 2, then press [ENTER].Rotation information is not stored for CD still pictures, when a disc 
is protected, when playing on other equipment, or when copying still 
pictures.
Zoom
While playing a picture
 
To zoom in
 e, r to select “Zoom 
In”, then Rotate Left
Zoom In Rotate Right
Control Panel
ENTER
 Notes
To return the picture to its original size
Press [e, r] to select “Zoom out” in step 2, then press [ENTER].
When zooming in, the still picture may be cut off.
“Zoom In” information is not stored.
“Zoom In” and “Zoom out” do not work with images that have a 
resolution larger than 640 x 480 pixels. •
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Playing Still Pictures (JPEG), MP3 and DivX
 e, r to select the desired folder, 
then 
 Notes
You cannot operate the scroll bar that appears in the Folder screen.
 Tips
To return to the previous screen 
Press [RETURN].
Slideshow
RAM SD From the Album View screen:
1a e, r, w, q to select an album, 
then
CD From the Picture (JPEG) View screen:
1b e, r, w, q to select “Folder”, then 
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