Panasonic Dmr Ez28 Operating Instructions Manual

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Getting Started
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You can enjoy high-quality picture and audio by changing the audio/video (AV) cable connection between this unit 
and your TV on pages 8 to 10 as follows.
Connecting to a TV with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) Cable
When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital audio and video signal is transmitted, 
enabling you to enjoy high quality digital video and audio with just one cable. When connecting to an HDMI-
compatible HDTV (High Definition...

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Setting the Channels and Clock
Preparation:
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input 
to suit the connections to this unit (Example: AV input).
These are the first settings you make upon buying the 
unit. You don’t need to make these settings again. •
•
  to turn the unit on.
“HELLO” appears on the unit’s display.
When this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) 
supporting HDAVI Control 3 via an HDMI cable (➔ 11), 
it acquires the setting information from the TV....

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  The types of transmission: 
e, 
r to select “Antenna” or 
“Cable”, then 
Automatic Clock and Channel SettingsPlease select the wire connected to RF IN.
Antenna
OK
Cable
  to start automatic channel/ 
 clock setting.
8  Confirm the time, then 
DST (Daylight Saving Time) shows the 
summertime setting.
Time Zone shows the time difference from 
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
Set Clock Automatically
Clock Setting completed successfully.
4/4/2007   11:15 AMDST-----------...

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Acquiring the setting information from the TV (VIERA)
If this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) supporting HDAVI 
Control 3 via an HDMI cable, then the setting information on the TV is 
acquired by this unit when the unit is turned on for the first time. Please 
proceed to the following steps.
The following screen is displayed in the language set on the VIERA.
–  The language setting screen may be displayed depending on the usage 
environment. Press [
e, 
r] to select language, then...

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Getting Started
Watching Television
This DVD recorder has a tuner which allows it to directly receive and record 
analog and terrestrial digital channels. High Definition (HD) programming is 
“down-converted” and recorded in Standard Definition (SD).
Preparation:
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the 
connections to this unit (Example: AV input).
  to turn the unit on.
“HELLO” appears on the unit’s display. –
  to select desired channel.
You can also select...

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Preparation:
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the 
connections to this unit (Example: AV input).
Playing Discs
Refer to “Advanced Playback” (➔26, 27) for detailed information on playback. 
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-V -RW(VR) CD
  to turn the unit on.
“HELLO” appears on the unit’s display. –
 ;OPEN/CLOSE  to open the tray (Button located on the upper front of the unit).
Insert a disc. –
 The tray closes and play begins. –
Stopping Play
Press [
g...

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Basic OperationsBasic Operations
Recording Television  Programs
Refer to “Important Notes for Recording” (➔ 20) and “Advanced Recording” (➔ 21 to 23) for detailed information on 
recording.
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
Preparation:
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the 
connections to this unit (Example: AV input).
RAM If the disc is protected, release protection (➔ 44). •
•
  to turn the unit on.
“HELLO” appears on the unit’s display. –
 ;OPEN/CLOSE  to...

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Scheduled Recording
Refer to “Advanced Scheduled Recording” (➔ 23, 24) for detailed information on scheduled recording.
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW 
Preparation: 
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the 
connections to this unit (Example: AV input).
RAM If the disc is protected, release protection (➔ 44).
Insert a disc with enough remaining blank space.
Confirm that the clock on the unit’s display is set to the correct time.
If connected via a cable box...

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Basic OperationsBasic Operations
Important: Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered.
Preparation: 
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the 
connections to this unit (Example: AV input).
Insert the disc containing the recording to be deleted.
RAM If the disc is protected, release protection (➔ 44). •
•
•
Delete Navigator
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW   
  to select the DVD drive.
With the unit stopped
PlaybackProgramDelete
Other Functions
FUNCTIONS...

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Recording of 
multilingual 
broadcastsAnalog broadcasts:
RAM
Both Main and SAP are recorded.You can change the audio during playback (➔ 27, Changing 
Audio during Playback). 
Main SAP
Hello Hola
If you record from external equipment 
(➔ 24)
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.
[➔ 51, Multi-channel TV Sound (Analog)]
The selected audio only is recorded.
HelloIf you record from external...