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 screen)
T1-4: Textual information (Appears over 
entire screen)
Settings for closed captions in digital 
broadcasts
Perform steps 1-5 of “Setting the Closed Caption”.
 e, r to select “Digital”, then 
 e, r to select the item, then 
[Primary]: Primary Language
[Secondary]: Secondary Language
[Service 3]: Service 3 Language
[Service 4]: Service 4 Language
[Service 5]: Service 5 Language
[Service 6]: Service 6 Language
Detailed settings for closed captions in 
digital broadcasts
Perform steps 1-5 of “Setting the Closed Caption”.
 e, r to select “Digital Setting”, 
then 
 e, r to select the item, then 
[Size]:  Text size
[Font]:  Text font
[Style]:  Text style (Raised, Depressed, etc.)
[Foreground]:  Color of text
[Fore Opacity]:  Opacity of text
[Background]:  Color of text box
[Back Opacity]:  Opacity of text box
[Outline]:  Outline color of text (Identify the 
setting options on the screen.)
8 e, r to select the option, then 
Resets all settings for closed captions
Perform steps 1-5 of “Setting the Closed Caption”.
 e, r to select “CC reset”, then  
						

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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”, 
then 
 e, r to select the rating, then 
U.S. TV Rating: U.S. TV program ratings
MPAA Rating: U.S. movie ratings
CELR Rating: Canadian English ratings
CFLR Rating: Canadian French ratings
 e, r, w, q to select “On” for 
“Set”.
e.g., U.S. TV  Rating
Setup
Channel
Setup
Disc
Video
Audio
Display
TV Screen
U.S. TV  RatingSetOnTV-NRViewableTV-YViewableTV-Y7ViewableTV-GViewable
TV-MA----L--S--VTV-14----D--L--S--VTV-PG----D--L--S--V
For details about other ratings (➔ 43, Parental Rating 
List)
 w, q to move to “Set”, e, r to 
select the rating item, then q.
 e, r to select the limitation.
The limitation options that appear depend 
on the rating you select in step 4. Select 
“Viewable”, “--”, or “Off ” to cancel. – •
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8 w, then 
9  Enter a 4-digit password with the 
numbered buttons, then 
Setup
Channel
Setup
Disc
Video
Audio
Display
TV Screen
Ratings
Password*   *   *   *
09
Enter a 4-digit password,
then press ENTER to store.
Number
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A screen appears confirming that you have 
set a password. Press [ENTER].
If you select “Off ” for “Set”:
A screen appears confirming that you haven’t set a rating. 
Press [ENTER].
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To change the password
Perform steps 1-3 of “Setting the Parental Rating”.
  Enter a 4-digit password with the 
numbered buttons, then 
 e, r to select “Change 
Password”, then 
  Enter the new password with the 
numbered buttons, then 
A screen appears confirming that you have 
set a password. Press [ENTER]. –
 Tips
To clear the password
(➔ 66, To reset the ratings level settings)
 Notes
Recording may fail when a wrong password was entered for 
scheduled recording settings.
“V-chip” technology enables restricted shows to be locked 
according to TV ratings.
The V-chip system that is used in this set is capable of blocking 
“NR” programs (non rated, not applicable and none) as per FCC 
Rules Section 15.120(e)(2). If the option of blocking “NR” programs 
is chosen “unexpected and possibly confusing results may occur, 
and you may not receive emergency bulletins or any of the following 
types of programming:”
Emergency Bulletins (Such as EAS messages, weather warnings 
and others) 
Locally originated programming • News • Political 
Public Service Announcements • Religious • Sports • Weather •
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Setting Menus
RQT8851
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]
[Blocked]General audience. It contains little or no violence, no strong language, and little or no sexual 
dialogue or situations.
TV-PG[--]:Viewable
[X]:Blocked
D,L,S,V (all selected)
Any combination of D, L, S, V•
•Parental guidance suggested. The program may contain infrequent coarse language, limited 
violence, some suggestive sexual dialogue and situations.
TV-14[--]:Viewable
[X]:Blocked
D,L,S,V (all selected)
Any combination of D, L, S, V•
•Parents strongly cautioned. This program may contain sophisticated themes, sexual content, 
strong language and more intense violence.
TV-MA[--]:Viewable
[X]:Blocked
L,S,V (all selected)
Any combination of L, S, V•
•Mature audiences only. This program may contain mature themes, profane language, graphic 
violence, and explicit sexual content.
[FV]: Fantasy/Cartoon Violence      [D]: Dialogue with sexual content      [L]: Offensive Language     [S]: Sex      [V]: Violence
MPAA Rating (U.S. Movie Ratings)
NR[Viewable]
[Blocked]Not Rated.
MPAA[Off] MPAA Rating is set to “off ”.
[G] General audiences. All ages admitted.
[PG] Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for pre-teenagers.
[PG-13] Parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
[R] Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
[NC-17] No one 17 and under admitted.
[X] Adults only.
CELR Rating (Canadian English Ratings)
E[Viewable]
[Blocked]Exempt - Exempt programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other information programming, talk 
shows, music videos, and variety programming.
CELR[Off] CELR Rating is set to “off ”.
[C] Programming intended for children under age 8. No offensive language, nudity or sexual content.
[C8+]Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over. No profanity, nudity or sexual 
content.
[G] General programming, suitable for all audiences.
[PG] Parental Guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.
[14+]Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14. Parents 
are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre-teens and early teens.
[18+] 18+ years old. Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence or scenes of extreme violence.
CFLR Rating (Canadian French Ratings)
E[Viewable]
[Blocked]Exempt - Exempt programming.
CFLR[Off] CFLR Rating is set to “off ”.
[G]General - Programming intended for audience of all ages. Contains no violence, or the violence content is 
minimal or is depicted appropriately.
[8 ans+]8+ General - Not recommended for young children. Programming intended for a broad audience but contains 
light or occasional violence. Adult supervision recommended.
[13 ans+]Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 - Contains either a few violent scenes or one 
or more sufficiently violent scenes to affect them. Adult supervision strongly suggested.
[16 ans+]Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 16 - Contains frequent scenes of violence or 
intense violence.
[18 ans+] Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence or scenes of extreme violence. 
						

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Accessing the Management Menus
Preparation:
RAM SD Release protection (disc, cartridge, card 
➔ right). 
Insert a disc or card. •
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  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 available in “Card 
Management” is “Format memory card”.
 Tips
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN]. 
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
Naming Discs
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
Perform preparation steps 1−4 of “Accessing the 
Management Menus” (➔ left).
 e, r select “Disc Name”, then 
You can give a name for the disc (➔28). –
 Tips
The disc name is displayed in the DVD MANAGEMENT window.
With finalized discs and +RW, the name is displayed on the Top 
Menu.
Setting Protection
RAM
Perform preparation steps 1−4 of “Accessing the 
Management Menus” (➔ left).
 e, r select “Disc Protection”, 
then 
 w to select “Yes”, then 
Protection of cartridge disc or card
RAM (With a cartridge)
With the write-protect tab in the 
protect position, you cannot record 
to, edit, format, or delete from the 
disc.
SD 
Switch the write-protect switch to 
the “LOCK” position.
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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 -RW(V) +RW -RW(VR) SD 
Perform preparation steps 1−4 of “Accessing the 
Management Menus” (➔ 44).
 e, r to select “Format Disc 
(DVD)” or “Format memory card”, 
then 
 w to select “Yes”, then 
 w to select “Start”, then 
Formatting starts (RAM may take up to a 
maximum of 70 minutes).
A message appears when formatting is 
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8  to complete.
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 Notes
Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while formatting. This 
can render the disc or the card unusable.
When a disc or card has been formatted using this unit, it may not 
be possible to use it on any other equipment.
-R -R DL +R +R DL CD Formatting cannot be performed.
-RW(V) -RW(VR) You can format only as DVD-Video format on this 
unit.
RAM Pressing [RETURN] during format will cancel the process. 
The disc must be reformatted if you do this. 
RAM SD The disc or card cannot be formatted if the write-protect 
tab or switch (➔ 44) is switched to “PROTECT” or “LOCK”. Release 
the protection to continue.
The message “Unable to format” appears when trying to format 
discs the unit cannot use.
Selecting Whether to Show the Top Menu First
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
Before finalizing a disc, select whether the top menu 
shows after finalizing.
Perform preparation steps 1−4 of “Accessing the 
Management Menus” (➔ 44).
 e, r to select “Playback will start 
with:”, then 
 e, r to select desired item, then 
DVD’s Top Menu:
The Top Menu appears first.
First Recording:
The disc content is played without displaying 
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RQT8851
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 
finished. –
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8  to complete.
 Notes
Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while finalizing. This 
can render the disc unusable.
When finalizing a high-speed recording compatible disc, it may take 
longer than displayed on the confirmation screen (approximately 4 
times longer).
After finalizing
-R -R DL +R +R DL The disc becomes play-only and you 
can no longer record or edit it.
-RW(V) You can record and edit the disc after formatting 
although it becomes play-only after finalizing. 
The disc finalized on the unit may not be playable on other 
players depending on the condition of the recording.
There is a pause of several seconds between recordings 
and chapters during playback.
Recordings are divided into about 5-minute chapters* 
(
+R +R DL 8 minutes).
* This time varies greatly depending on the condition and mode of 
recording.
 Tips
After you have finished recording and try to eject the disc, a screen 
asking if you want to finalize the disc appears ( ➔13). •
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Create DVD Top Menu
+RW
+RW discs contain no Top Menu Data. Top Menu is a 
convenient function. We recommend you create the 
menu before playing a +RW disc on other equipment.
Perform preparation steps 1−4 of “Accessing the 
Management Menus” (➔ 44).
 e, r to select  “Create DVD Top 
Menu”, then 
 w to select “Start”, then 
 w to select “Start”, then 
“Create DVD Top Menu” cannot be canceled 
once started.
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8  to complete.
 Notes
Recording or editing on the disc may delete the top menu. In that 
case, create the top menu again.
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RQT8851
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
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
  Coaxial cable from the wall or antenna signal to the “RF IN” on the unit.
 Coaxial cable (included) from the “RF OUT” on the unit to the “VHF/UHF RF IN” on the TV.
 Audio/video cable (included) from the “OUT” on the unit to the “AV IN” on the TV.
  AC power supply cord (included) from the “AC IN~” on the unit to a household AC outlet.
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Cable from the wall or
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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
step 
6 
Red   White Yellow 
Red   White Yellow 
step 
4
step 
5
Red   White Yellow 
Red   White Yellow Rear of Cable Box 
Rear of  TV
Rear of this unit 
Cable from the wall
To a household AC outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
  Coaxial cable from the wall to the “RF IN” on the unit.
 Coaxial cable (included) from the “RF OUT” on the cable box to the “VHF/UHF RF IN” on the 
TV.
 Audio/video cable (included) from the “OUT” on the unit to the “AV IN” on the TV.
 Coaxial cable from the “RF OUT” on the unit to the “RF IN” on the cable box.
  Audio/video cable from the “AV OUT” on the cable box to the “IN1” on the unit.
  AC power supply cord (included) from the “AC IN~” on the unit to a household AC outlet.
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RQT8851
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 Yellow 
step 
4 
Red   White Yellow 
Red   White Yellow 
step 
1 
Rear of Satellite Receiver
Rear of  TV
Rear of this unit 
VHF/UHF
Satellite 
antenna
To a household AC outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
  Coaxial cable from the satellite antenna to the “SATELLITE IN” on the satellite receiver.
 Coaxial cable (included) from the “RF OUT” on the satellite receiver to the “VHF/UHF RF IN” 
on the TV.
 Audio/video cable (included) from the “OUT” on the unit to the “AV IN” on the TV.
 Audio/video cable from the “AV OUT” on the satellite receiver to the “IN1” on the unit.
  AC power supply cord (included) from the “AC IN~” on the unit to a household AC outlet.
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RQT8851
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 as those on page 48 or 49) as follows.
AUDIO IN
R LVIDEO
INRF IN
RF OUTVHF/UHF
RF IN
step
3
Red   White Yellow 
Red   White YellowRear of  TV
Rear of this unit 
Rear of Video Cassette Recorder or 
Cable Box or Satellite Receiver
RF Modulator
RF OUT
step
2
Cable from the wall or 
antenna signal
(Video Cassette 
Recorder or Cable 
Box Only)
Basic Connection