Panasonic Dmr Ez27 Operating Instructions Manual
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21 Advanced Features RQT8851 Picture Properties While playing a picture twice to display picture properties. 11/30 12:03 AM 11/26/2004 Date 002/030No. Shooting Date again to exit. Notes Depending on the camera or editing software, shooting dates may not be displayed correctly. Playing MP3s CD to select the DVD drive. Track list is shown. – A:Group No. B:Track No. in the group C:Track No./Total tracks in all groups 001-Both Ends Freezing 002-Lady Starfish 003-Life on Jupiter 004 Metal Glue 11 : My favorite 2 3 4 Total TrackTreeG 1 T 1Total 1/111 MenuGroup No. No.09 ABC Selected group e, r to select a track, then to play. Tips “” indicates the track currently playing. To stop playing Press [g STOP]. To exit the menu screen Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. To view other pages Press [u, i]. To select the track with the numbered buttons e.g., “5”: [0] ➔ [0] ➔ [5] “15”: [0] ➔ [1] ➔ [5] • • Using the Tree Screen to Find a Group From the track list q while a track is highlighted to display the tree screen. A: Selected Group No. /Total Group No. If the group has no compatible track, “--” is displayed as the group number. B: Selected Group Tree Track Total 11 : 101Group No.MenuG1T1Total1/49 No.--09 CD-RW for Check /JPEG/ /JPEG/JPEG1/ /JPEG/JPEG2/ /MP3/ /MP3/MP3 group1/ /MP3/MP3 group2/ (&WMA)/ /MP3/MP3 group3/ (Layer)/G1/3Tree B ATree Track Total 11 : 101Group No.MenuG1T1Total1/49 No.--09 CD-RW for Check /JPEG/ /JPEG/JPEG1/ /JPEG/JPEG2/ /MP3/ /MP3/MP3 group1/ /MP3/MP3 group2/ (&WMA)/ /MP3/MP3 group3/ (Layer)/G1/3Tree B A e, r to select a group, then The track list for the selected group appears. – Notes When there is a large amount of still picture data etc. within an MP3 file, play may not be possible. You cannot operate the scroll bar that appears in the tree screen. Tips To return to the track list Press [RETURN]. 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 “MP3 Music”, then press [ENTER]. • •
22 RQT8851 Playing DivX -R -R DL CD to select the DVD drive. SSUB MENUSelectNo.--09 DivX Menu DVD(DivX)Folder 1 : VIDEO ENTERNextPrevious DivX Recordings No. Tree 001 Movie01.avi 002 Movie02.avi 003 Movie03.avi 004 Movie04.avi 005 Movie05.avi 006 Movie06.avi 007 Movie07.avi 008 Movie08.avi 009 Movie09.avi 010 Movie10.avi Page 001/003 Recordings : 020 DivX file list is shown. e, r to select the recording, then Notes You can play CD-R/CD-RW and DVD-R, DVD-R DL discs which contain DivX video contents that have been recorded on a computer. Picture sizes set at the time of recording may prevent the unit from showing pictures in the proper aspect ratio. You may be able to adjust the aspect ratio through the TV. Successive play is not available. Tips To view other pages Press [u, i]. To stop playing Press [g STOP]. To exit the menu screen Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. To select the recording with the numbered buttons e.g., “5”: [0] ➔ [0] ➔ [5] “15”: [0] ➔ [1] ➔ [5] CD When you insert a disc containing MP3 files, DivX video contents and still pictures (JPEG), the files selection screen appears. (➔ 21, Tips) Press [ENTER]. Using the Tree Screen to Find a Folder From the DivX file list q while a recording is highlighted to display the tree screen. A: Selected folder No./Total folder No. including DivX recording B: Selected folder • • • • e, r to select a folder, then The file list for the folder appears. – Notes You cannot operate the scroll bar that appears in the tree screen. Tips To return to the previous screen Press [RETURN]. Regarding DivX VOD content DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright protection. In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit, you first need to register the unit. Follow the online instructions for purchasing DivX VOD content to enter the unit’s registration code and register the unit. For more information about DivX VOD, visit www.divx.com/vod. Display the unit’s registration code(➔ 38, “DivX Registration” in the “Setup” menu) Setup Channel Disc Video Audio Display TV Screen DivX Registration DivX ( R ) Video On Demand Setup ENTER Your registration code is : XXXXXXXX To learn more visit www.divx.com/vod8 alphanumeric characters After playing DivX VOD content for the first time, a new registration code is then displayed in “DivX Registration”. Do not use this registration code to purchase or rent DivX VOD content. If you use this code to purchase (rent) DivX VOD content, and then play the content on this unit, you will no longer be able to play any content that you purchased (rented) using the old code. If you purchase or rent DivX VOD content using a registration code different from this unit’s code, you will not be able to play that content. (“Authorization Error.” is displayed.) Regarding DivX content that can only be played a set number of times Some DivX VOD content can only be played a set number of times. When you play this content, the remaining number of plays is displayed. You cannot play this content when the number of remaining plays is zero. (“Rental Expired.” is displayed.) When playing this content The number of remaining plays is reduced by one if: – you press [^ DVD POWER]. – you press [g STOP]. – you press [u]. – you press [t, y] etc. and arrive at the end of the content or the start of the content being played. – you press [DRIVE SELECT] to change the drive. – you press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Resume play function does not work. • • • • • Playing Still Pictures (JPEG), MP3 and DivX
23 RQT8851 Advanced Features RAM -RW(VR) You cannot create or edit playlists on this unit. However, you can play a playlist that has been created or edited on other equipment. to select the DVD drive. With the unit stopped e, r to select “Other Functions” then PlaybackProgramDelete Other Fanctions PlaylistsFlexible RecordingDV Camcorder Rec.Setup DVD Management FUNCTIONS Cartridge Protection Off Disc Protection OffDVD-RAM ENTER e, r to select “Playlists”, then e, r, w, q to select the playlist to play, then Playlist Properties After selecting a playlist (step 5) e, r to select “Properties”, then Playlist information (e.g., length and date) is shown. – View Chapters After selecting a playlist (step 5) e, r to select “View Chapters”, then 8 e, r, w, q to select the chapter, then Tips To return to the playlist screen Press [SUB MENU], then select “View Playlists” and press [ENTER]. To view other pages Press [u, i]. Playing Playlists
24 RQT8851 Recording from a VCR, etc. Connect cables while the power to both the unit and the external device is off. Front of the unit Yellow White Red You can get a sharper, clearer picture by connecting with an S Video cable instead of the yellow video cable. Audio/Video cable S Video cable RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW Preparation: Turn on the unit and connected equipment. RAM If the disc is protected, release protection (➔ 44). When recording multilingual broadcasts (➔ 11) • • • to select the DVD drive. Insert a disc. to select the recording mode (➔ 12). e, r to select the input where your external device is connected, then Front panel inputs are IN2. –1 ENTER TV 2 IN1 3 IN2 4DVInput Select 1 ENTER TV 2 IN1 3 IN2 4DVInput Select Start play on the external device. at the point you want to start recording to the disc. Tips You can also connect to the IN1 on the rear. If the audio output of the other equipment is monaural, connect to L/MONO on the IN2 input terminals at the front. • • Recording from an External Device
25 Advanced Features RQT8851 Recording from a DV Camcorder Connect the cable while the power to both the unit and the external device is off. Front of the unit 4-pin DV Cable RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW Preparation: Turn on the unit. RAM If the disc is protected, release protection (➔ 44). • • to select the DVD drive. Insert a disc. to select the recording mode (➔ 12). Turn on the DV equipment and pause play on the DV equipment at the point you want recording to start. “DV camcorder connection” screen may appear.DV camcorder connectionDV connection detected. Start recording ? CancelRecord to DVD ENTER When “DV camcorder connection” screen does not appear Perform steps 1–4 (➔ left) 1. With the unit stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. 2. Press [e, r] to select “Other Functions” then press [ENTER]. 3. Press [e, r] to select “DV Camcorder Rec.” then press [ENTER]. You can proceed to step 6 (➔ below). w to select “Record to DVD”, then press w to select “Rec.”, then Notes If the desired audio is not recorded, select the kind of audio for “Select Audio Channel For DV Input” in the Setup menu (➔ 39). RAM Programs are recorded as a single item; breaks in the images create chapters. If you use video camcorders from other manufacturers, these are not guaranteed to work. It is not possible to operate the unit from the connected DV equipment. The DV equipment name may not be shown correctly. Date and time information is not recorded, even if displayed on the camcorder. The DV IN terminal is not meant to be connected to a computer. This unit uses a 4-pin “DV IN” connector; Your DV camcorder may use a 4-pin or 6-pin external connector. Please consult your DV camcorder’s manufacturer to confirm correct external connection. You cannot record and play simultaneously. Tips When recording finishes The confirmation screen appears. Press [ENTER] to finish DV camcorder recording. To stop recording Press [g STOP]. The confirmation screen appears. Press [ENTER]. If the DV camcorder recording function does not work properly, check the connections and DV equipment settings, and turn the unit off and back on. If that does not work, follow the instructions on page 24. • • • • • • • • •
26 RQT8851 Linked Operations with the TV (EZ Sync™ “HDAVI Control™”) You can enjoy linked operations with the TV and receiver by using “HDAVI Control”. What is EZ Sync “HDAVI Control”? EZ Sync “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or receiver under “HDAVI Control”. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable. See the operating instructions for connected equipment for operational details. EZ Sync “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an industry standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that we have developed and added. As such, its operation with other manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed. This unit supports “HDAVI Control 2” function. “HDAVI Control 2” is the newest standard (current as of February, 2007) for Panasonic’s HDAVI Control compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI equipment. • • Preparation: 1. Connect this unit to your TV or receiver with an HDMI cable (➔ 53). 2. Set “EZ Sync” to “On” (➔ 40). (The default setting is “On”.) 3. Set the “HDAVI Control” operations on the connected equipment (e.g., TV). • When using HDMI2 terminal of VIERA as “HDAVI Control” , set the input channel to HDMI2 on VIERA. 4. Turn on all “HDAVI Control” compatible equipment and select this unit’s input channel on the connected TV so that the “HDAVI Control” function works properly. When the connection or settings are changed, repeat this procedure. (When the TV is on) Automatic input switchingWhen the TV is on and the following operations are performed, the TV’s input will automatically switch to HDMI input mode and the TV displays the corresponding action. (Picture or sound may not be available for the first few seconds.) Press [FUNCTIONS]* 1, [q PLAY]*2, [DIRECT NAVIGATOR], [SCHEDULE] etc. (When the TV is off) Power on linkWhen the TV is off and the following operations are performed, the TV will automatically turn on and displays the corresponding action. (Picture or sound may not be available for the first few seconds.) Press [q PLAY]* 2, [DIRECT NAVIGATOR], [SCHEDULE] etc. DVD-V *3 etc.The TV is automatically turned on when you insert the discs.• Power off link When you turn the TV off, this unit is also automatically turned off. This unit automatically turns off even if the FUNCTIONS screen, the status message or the on-screen menu is displayed, during playback. Even if the TV is turned off, this unit will not turn off at the same time under the following conditions: when you press [* REC] and this unit is recording, when scheduled recording is proceeding when copying when finalizing, etc. When this unit is connected to an “HDAVI Control” compatible Panasonic receiver with an HDMI cable, the receiver will also turn off. – – – – • * 1 This button is available only when this unit is on. *2 When this button is pressed, the playback image is not immediately displayed on the screen and it may not be possible to watch the contents from where playback started. In this case, press [u] or [t] to go back to where playback started. * 3 Depending on discs, the TV may not automatically turn on. Notes These functions may not work normally depending on the equipment condition. About “HDAVI Control” function, read the operating instructions of the connected equipment (e.g., TV) too. • •
27 Advanced Features RQT8851 Easy Control only with VIERA Remote Control If you connect this unit to the TV that has “HDAVI Control 2” function with an HDMI cable, you can operate both units more conveniently. You can operate this unit using the following buttons on the TV remote control. [e, r, w, q], [OK], [RETURN], [SUB MENU]. Use the remote control for this unit to operate any other buttons (numbered buttons, etc.) that are not listed above. Using the FUNCTIONS window to operate this unitRefer to TV operating instruction for operating the TV. Display this unit’s “FUNCTIONS” window using the TV remote control. If this unit is set to off, it will automatically turn on. • Select the item you want to operate with the TV remote control, then Using the SUB MENU window to operate this unit By using the TV remote control, you can play discs using the “Control Panel” (➔ below) and select the drive (DVD or SD). Control PanelControl Panel is displayed (➔ below). FUNCTIONSFUNCTIONS window is displayed (➔ above). Top Menu DVD-V Top menu is displayed (➔ 17). Menu DVD-V Menu is displayed (➔ 17). Drive SelectSelect the DVD or SD drive. Rotate Right (JPEG)Rotate the still picture (➔ 20). Rotate Left (JPEG) Zoom In (JPEG) Enlarge or shrink the still picture (➔ 20). Zoom out (JPEG) e.g., FUNCTIONS Drive Select Control Panel ENTER Select an item, then Using the Control Panel Using the Control Panel, you can operate search backward, search forward, stop, etc. with the TV remote control. Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Using the SUB MENU window to operate this unit”. The Control Panel is displayed (➔ right) While playing a recording or DVD-Video, etc. [e]: Pause, [r]: Stop, [w]: Search backward, [q]: Search forward, [OK]: Play, [EXIT]: Exit the screen. While playing still pictures [r]:Stop, [w]: View previous picture, [q]: View next picture, [EXIT]:Exit the screen. – – g When you want to leave the TV on and turn off only this unit Press [^ DVD POWER] on this unit’s remote control to turn off. g When not using “HDAVI Control” Set “EZ Sync” in the Setup menu to “Off ” (➔ 40).About the FUNCTIONS window (➔ 60) PlaybackProgramDelete Other Functions FUNCTIONS Cartridge Protection Off Disc Protection OffDVD-RAM ENTER About the FUNCTIONS window (➔ 60) PlaybackProgramDelete Other Functions FUNCTIONS Cartridge Protection Off Disc Protection OffDVD-RAM ENTER Pause StopPlay Exit Search SearchControl PanelPause StopPlay Exit Search SearchControl Panel
28 RQT8851 The following messages and displays appear to let you know what operations are being performed and the status of the unit. Press [STATUS] to cycle through available displays. 1:45 SP 12/24 6:34 PM CH 4-1 KPO-SDNow: FOOTBALL FOCUS No Display Next: BASEBALL PG: NR T12 0:01.23 SPg ggT12 0:12.34 SP Rec. English Tray Open DVD-RAM 4 - 1 KPO-SD Rec. English Tray Open DVD-RAM 4 - 1 KPO-SD Remain (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (8) (7) (12)(13)(14) (9) (10) (11) 12:00am - 1:00pm 1:00pm - 2:00pm – g Display examples (1) Current media (2) Status of the disc (3) Channel information (4) Status of the disc when SD drive is selected (5) The current date and time (6) Remaining recording time and recording mode (e.g.: “1:45 SP” indicates 1 hour and 45 minutes in SP mode) Disc remaining time may slightly differ between different models. (7) Elapsed play time/Recording mode (8) Elapsed recording time and recording mode Only displayed when receiving a digital broadcast: (9) Channel (10) Current program (11) Parental Rating of the program (➔ 42) (12) Channel caption (13) Next program (14) Start and finish times of the program• Status Messages Entering Text When viewing the Name screen. _Recording Name 12345 ABC a DE F d GH I NOg JKL j M m 67890 bc ef / % hi $#& kl @ n]_o[ Space PQRS p TUV t WX Y Z wqrs ( ) uv { }- xyz ` |! ?\ . , : ; 1234567890 ENTER Delete Set e, r, w, q to select characters, then Repeat this step to enter other characters. – when you’ve fi nished entering text. Tips Using the numbered buttons to enter characters e.g.: entering the letter “R” 1. Press [7] to move to the 7th row. 2. Press [7] twice to highlight “R”. 3. Press [ENTER]. To enter a space Press [ CANCEL] then press [ENTER]. To delete a character Press [h PAUSE] on a character in the name field. To cancel in the middle Press [RETURN]. Characters will not be saved. Notes Long recording names may not be displayed. •
29 RQT8851 Advanced Features Advanced Editing Recordings-Editing Tips Recording/Chapter Normally, programs are recorded as a single item consisting of one chapter. Recording Chapter Start End RAM You can divide a recording into multiple chapters. Chapter Chapter Chapter ChapterRecording After finalizing, recordings are divided into chapters of the following lengths. -R -R DL -RW(V) : Chapters are approx. 5 minutes long +R +R DL : Chapters are approx. 8 minutes long Maximum numbers of items on a disc RAM -R -R DL -RW(V)+R +R DL +RWRecordings 99 49 Chapters Approx. 1000 Approx. 254 Accessing the Recording View to select the DVD drive. RAM When the Album View screen is displayed, press to switch to the Recordings screen. e, r, w, q to select a recording. Multiple editing (➔ right, Tips) – to display the menu list. To view more options Press [e, r] to select “Edit Recording”, then press [ENTER]. Items that cannot be selected are gray. e.g., RAM Setup Protection Cancel Protection Change Thumbnail Divide Recording Edit Name Properties Edit Recording View Chapters Album View Delete Recording If you select “View Chapters” (➔ 31) • Refer to “Editing Operations to Recordings” (➔ right). • • Notes You cannot edit during recording or copying. +R +R DL Management information is recorded in unused sections when you edit discs. The available space on these discs decreases each time you edit their contents. Tips 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. Multiple editing Select with [e, r, w, q], then press [h PAUSE]. (Repeat.) A checkmark appears. Press [h PAUSE] again to cancel. Editing Operations to Recordings Delete Recording Perform steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Recording View”. RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW Important: Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered. e, r to select “Delete Recording”, then w to select “Delete”, then Recording Properties Perform steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Recording View”. RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW -RW(VR) e, r to select “Properties”, then Recording information is shown (e.g., date, time). Properties No. Ch. Date01 4 6/20/2002 WedStart Rec. Time10:00 AM 2:15 (SP) Dinosaur ENTER – Recording Name Perform steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Recording View”. RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW e, r to select “Edit Name”, then You can give a name for the recording (➔ 28). – • • – – Using menus to play still pictures (➔ 19).
30 RQT8851 Recordings-Editing Setup Protection / Cancel Protection Perform steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Recording View” (➔ 29). RAM Use to prevent accidental erasure of recordings. e, r to select “Setup Protection” or “Cancel Protection”, then w to select “Yes”, then The lock symbol appears when the recording is protected.DIRECT NAVIGATOR Recordings DVD-RAM 10 10/27 Mon 07 8 10/27 Mon 08 Change Thumbnail Perform steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Recording View” (➔ 29). RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RWChanges the thumbnail picture shown in the Recordings screen. e, r to select “Change Thumbnail”, then SSUB MENUSelectNo.--09 DIRECT NAVIGATOR Change Thumbnail DVD-RAM Page 02/02 Previous ***06 1. 1. SUN NextENTER 07 ***06 1. 1. SUN 08 ------ --EndNext VideoPictureBA ***06Change Change Start play and select the thumbnail position. --:--.-- Exit0:00.00 08 to start play. at the point you want to use as the thumbnail. To change the thumbnail: Restart play and press [e, r] to select “Change” then press [ENTER] at the point you want to use as the thumbnail. – 8 e, r to select “Exit”, then Tips For quicker editing Use search (➔ 17), Slow-motion (➔ 18) or Time Slip (➔ 18) to find the desired point. To skip to the start or end of a recording, press [u] (start) or [i] (end). For better precision, use Slow-motion (➔ 18) and Frame-by-Frame (➔ 18). • • • Divide Recording Perform steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Recording View” (➔ 29). RAM Once divided, recordings cannot be recombined. e, r to select “Divide Recording”, then SSUB MENUSelectNo.--09 DIRECT NAVIGATOR Divide Recording DVD-RAM Page 02/02 Previous ***06 1. 1. SUN NextENTER 07 ***06 1. 1. SUN 08 ------ -- Next VideoPictureBA ***06Preview Divide --:--.-- Exit0:00.11 Divide Play 08 SSUB MENUSelectNo.--09 DIRECT NAVIGATOR Divide Recording DVD-RAM Page 02/02 Previous ***06 1. 1. SUN NextENTER 07 ***06 1. 1. SUN 08 ------ -- Next VideoPictureBA ***06Preview Divide --:--.-- Exit0:00.11 Divide Play 08 at the point you want to divide. For quicker editing (➔ left, Tips) Selecting “Preview” then pressing [ENTER] plays the recording from 10 seconds prior, to 10 seconds after the division point. To change the point to divide at: Restart play and press [e,r] to select “Divide” then press [ENTER] to bring to the point where you want to divide. – – – e, r to select “Exit”, then 8 w to select “Divide”, then The recording is divided at that point. – Notes Divided recordings retain the name of the original. A short amount of video and audio just before and after the division point gets cut out. You cannot divide a recording when the resulting parts are too short or when the total number of recordings exceeds 99. • • •