Panasonic Dmr Ez28 Operating Instructions Manual

Basic Operations
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Operating InstructionsDVD Recorder
Model No. DMR-EZ28
Dear customerThank you for purchasing this product. 
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.  
Please keep this manual for future reference.
Region number supported by this unit
Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and DVD-Video according to where they are sold.The region number of this unit...

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CAUTION!THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR 
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE 
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS 
RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. 
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR 
PRODUCT DAMAGE,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, 
DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS 
FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE 
PLACED ON THE...

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions
listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install...

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Table of Contents, Accessories
Getting Started
Precautions .............................................................................2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................3
Unit Care ...................................................................................... 3
Accessories .................................................................................. 5
Remote Control Information ......................................................... 5
Control...

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Reference
Adding a Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) ...........................59Connecting to a Television and a VCR (No Cable Box or Satellite Receiver) .... 59
Connecting to a Television, a Cable Box and a VCR .................. 59
Connecting to a Television, a Satellite Receiver and a VCR ...... 59
Connection Options for Improved Playback Quality .............60Using an S Video Cable for Better Video
    (S Video Cable not included)...

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Main Unit
Opening the front panel
Pull down
USB
CH REC
/   1.3RESETSD CARDIN2DV  I NS VIDEO VIDEOL/MONO-AUDIO-R
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The unit’s displayRemote control 
signal sensor1Disc tray
3bl
1  POWER on/off button (POWER 
^/I) ......... (➔ 12)Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. 
In the standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount 
of power.
2  DV IN terminal 
(for a digital video Camcorder) ................. (➔ 25)
3  IN2 input terminals (IN2)...

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Getting Started
Rear Panel
PR
PBY
RF
OUTRF
IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUTVHF / UHFAC IN OPTICALDIGITAL AUDIO OUT
 (
PCM / BITSTREAM)R-AUDIO-LVIDEOS VIDEOIN1OUT
AV  O U T
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1AC IN~ = Power supply
2Cooling fan
3RF input terminal .................................. (➔ 8, 9)
4RF output terminal ................................ (➔ 8, 9)
5AUDIO/VIDEO input terminal ............. (➔ 9, 10)
6S VIDEO input terminal
7Digital audio output terminal ................... (➔ 60)
8HDMI AV OUT...

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The connection diagrams represent typical installations. These diagrams may not work with certain inhouse cable 
systems, master antenna installations, or situations where TV programming is delivered using methods that differ from 
industry accepted practices. If you require assistance with connections, please contact Panasonic at 1-800-211-7262 
(for U.S.A.) or 1-800-561-5505 (for Canada).
Connecting to a Television with Direct Cable or Antenna (No Cable Box or Satellite Receiver)
If your TV...

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Connecting to a Television and a Cable Box 
Please check with your Cable Service Provider to verify whether the coaxial cable from the Cable Wall Jack must be 
connected to your Cable Box first, before connecting to other devices.
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 (➔ 61).
Note:  The terminals on the rear of your TV and Cable Box may...

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Basic Connection
Connecting to a Television and a Satellite Receiver
Consult your satellite service provider about the appropriate satellite receiver to use.
Additional coaxial cable and audio/video (AV) cable are required.
If your TV does not have AV IN terminals (➔ 61).
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.
Rear of  TV
VHF/UHF
AUDIO OUT
R L VIDEO
OUT SATELLITE...