Panasonic Dmr Ez28 Operating Instructions Manual
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11 Getting Started RQT9046 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 Television), the output can be switched to 1080p, 1080i or 720p HD video. Regarding “HDAVI Control” function When connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or a receiver equipped with “HDAVI Control” function, linked operations are possible. [➔ 34, Linked Operations with the TV (VIERA Link™ “HDAVI Control™”)] Please use HIGH SPEED HDMI cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover). It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. Recommended part number: RP-CDHG10 (1.0 m/3.3 ft.), RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m/4.9 ft.), RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m/6.6 ft.), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m/9.8 ft.), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m/16.4 ft.), etc. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be used. • • Rear of TV HDMI IN Rear of this unit HDMI cable(not included) Set “HDMI Priority” and “HDMI Audio Output” to “On” (➔ 54, 55). (The default setting is “On”.) Notes If connecting to equipment that is only compatible with 2 channels output, audio with 3 channels or more will be down-mixed (➔ 77) and output as 2 channels (some discs cannot be down-mixed). For display units compatible with HDCP (High bandwidth Digital Content Protection) that are equipped with a digital DVI input terminal (PC monitors, etc.): Depending on the unit, images may not display properly or at all when connecting with a DVI/HDMI switching cable (audio cannot be output). • • • • %.3&;1@1$ 3251 JOEC%.3&;1@1$ 3251 JOEC
12 RQT9046 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. When the Quick Start Setting screen appears (➔ 14, step 1) – • Language: e, r to select, then When the Quick Start Setting screen appears after this step (➔ 14, step 1) • English Español Français Press OK Pulse OK Appuyer sur OK Select Language Seleccione el idioma Sélection de langue TV Aspect Ratio: e, r to select “4:3 TV” or “16:9 Widescreen TV”, then Aspect Ratio SelectionSelect TV type and press OK. (Please refer to Operation Instruction for details) 4:3 TV16:9 Widescreen TV16:94:3 When connecting to a 4:3 standard aspect TV: Select “4:3 TV”. When connecting to a 16:9 widescreen TV: Select “16:9 Widescreen TV”. • • Quick Start Function: e, r to select “On” or “Off ”, then Quick Start SettingThe unit can be turned on faster, in about 1 second. Please note that Quick Start mode slightly increases power consumption when the unit is off. (See Operation Instructions for details) Turn Quick Start on ? OnOff Automatic Clock and Channel Settings: e, r to select “Yes” or “No”, then When connecting the cable from the wall (cable TV or antenna) to the unit’s RF IN: Select “Yes”. The unit then displays the source selection screen (➔ 13). When not connecting the cable from the wall (cable TV or antenna) to the unit’s RF IN: Select “No”. The unit then displays “Set Clock Manually” screen (➔ 13, Manual Clock Setting). • • Automatic Clock and Channel SettingsDoes this unit get its TV signal via RF IN? Example: Antenna, Cable TV or Cable Box connected to the unit’s RF IN. Ye sNo 8 Tips “Quick Start” function (➔ 49) If you set Quick Start to on, you can start recording to DVD-RAM about 1 second after you press [ ^ DVD POWER] to turn the unit on and then sequentially press [ * REC]. The following happens when you have selected “On”. Power consumption in standby mode increases because power is supplied to the unit. To return to the previous screen Press [RETURN]. • – %.3&;1@1$ 3251 JOEC%.3&;1@1$ 3251 JOEC
13 Getting Started RQT9046 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----------- OnTime Zone----EST OK See “Notes” (➔ right) – – Tips If the unit displays “No channels were found.”, turn off the unit and confirm the cable or antenna input is connected to the RF IN terminal. Restart the set up again (➔ below). If “Auto Clock Setting is incomplete.” is displayed, press [OK] and set the clock manually (➔ right). If the clock is not correct, set the clock with “Adjust Time Zone” (➔ 49) or “Set Clock Manually” (➔ 49). You can delete channels you don’t need after completing Auto Channel Setting (➔ 46). Restarting the Auto-Setup (after relocation, for example) 1. When the unit is on and stopped, press and hold [CH 2] and [CH 1] on the main unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. The unit turns off. 2. Press [ ^ DVD POWER] to turn the unit on. (The signal source and channel captions revert to their default values. All scheduled recordings are cleared.) To cancel in the middle Press [RETURN]. Notes Conditions of the received channel may cause automatic channel/ clock setting to take extra time. • • • • Manual Clock Setting Perform steps 1–5 on page 12. w, q to select the item you want to change. Set Clock Manually /: / SAT AM DSTEST 11200012 OffTime ZoneEST 00Month Day Year Hour Minute e, r to change the setting. Repeat steps 6-7 to change other items. – 8 to confirm new date and time. The clock starts. – Notes The automatic clock setting can take a few minutes. Time Zone EST (Eastern Standard Time) = GMT –5 CST (Central Standard Time) = GMT –6 MST (Mountain Standard Time) = GMT –7 PST (Pacific Standard Time) = GMT –8 AST (Alaska Standard Time) = GMT –9 HST (Hawaii Standard Time) = GMT –10 For other areas: xx hr DST (Daylight Saving Time) If you select “On”, the clock is advanced one hour beginning at 2 a.m. on the second Sunday in March and ending at 2 a.m. on the first Sunday in November. Set the DST period manually when it varies according to regions (➔ below). To set the DST period manually 1. Press [SETUP]. 2. Press [ e, r] to select “Setup” then press [ q]. 3. Press [ e, r] to select “Clock Settings” then press [OK]. 4. Press [ e, r] to select “Set the time change dates for DST” then press [OK]. 5. Press [ e, r, w, q] to set the “Month”, “Day”, “Hour”, and “Minute” then press [OK]. Reinitializes the settings. Setup Channel Setup Disc Video Audio Display TV ScreenSet the time change dates for DST OK : AM3SUN2nd200Month Beginning Day Hour Minute : AM11SUN1st200 Restore Default Month End Day Hour Minute • • • %.3&;1@1$ 3251 JOEC%.3&;1@1$ 3251 JOEC
14 RQT9046 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 press [OK]. Quick Start Function: e, r to select “On” or “Off ”, then The unit can be turned on faster, in about 1 second. Please note that Quick Start mode slightly increases power consumption when the unit is off. (See Operation Instructions for details) Turn Quick Start on ? OnOff Quick Start Setting Channel information acquisition: e, r to select “Set Channels via VIERA Link”, then Acquires the following information from the TV (VIERA). The types of transmission Channel Map Closed caption When the settings are complete, the time confirmation screen is displayed. • – – – Automatic Clock and Channel Settings Set No Channels with this unitSet Channels without VIERA Link Please select how to set channels. It is possible to download the channel information from your TV via VIERA Link. In case you do not need channels, please select “Set No Channels with this unit”.Set Channels via VIERA Link OK Confirm the time, then For details of the time information (➔ 13, Tips, Notes) Set Clock Automatically Clock Setting completed successfully. 4/4/2007 11:15 AMDST----------- OnTime Zone----EST OK – Tips If you do not want to acquire the setting information from the VIERA Press [ e, r] to select “Set Channels without VIERA Link” or “Set No Channels with this unit”, then press [OK] in step 2. When connecting the cable from the wall (cable TV or antenna) to the unit’s RF IN: Select “Set Channels without VIERA Link”. The unit then displays the source selection screen (➔ 13, left column, step 6). When not connecting the cable from the wall (cable TV or antenna) to the unit’s RF IN: Select “Set No Channels with this unit”. The unit then displays “Set Clock Manually” screen (➔ 13, Manual Clock Setting). If “Automatic Clock and Channel Settings” screen is displayed, the channel information could not be acquired from the TV (VIERA). Please go to step 5 on page 12. To return to the previous screen Press [RETURN]. Notes Acquisition of the setting information is not supported by all Panasonic TVs (VIERA). The acquisition may take some time depending on the VIERA setting information. • – – • • • Setting the Channels and Clock %.3&;1@1$ 3251 JOEC%.3&;1@1$ 3251 JOEC
15 RQT9046 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 channels with the numbered buttons.To directly enter channels for analog and digital broadcasts: Antenna Mode: Cable TV Mode: e.g., “3”: [0] ➔ [3] ➔ [OK]e.g., “5”: [0] ➔ [0] ➔ [5] ➔ [OK] “13”: [1] ➔ [3] ➔ [OK]“15”: [0] ➔ [1] ➔ [5] ➔ [OK] To enter the sub channel number for a digital broadcast: Antenna Mode: Cable TV Mode: e.g., “3-1”: [3] ➔ [-] ➔ [1] ➔ [OK]e.g., “1-1”: [1] ➔ [-] ➔ [1] ➔ [OK] “13-1”: [1] ➔ [3] ➔ [1] ➔ [OK]“15-1”: [1] ➔ [5] ➔ [-] ➔ [1] ➔ [OK] The hyphen appears automatically on “Antenna Mode” if you enter two numbers. • • To set Favorite Channels You can define a Favorite list containing your favorite channels only. (Up to 30 channels) 1. After selecting the desired channel to set Press [SUB MENU]. 2. Press [ e, r] to select “Set Favorite”, then press [OK]. 3. Press [ e, r] to select the position on the list, then press [OK]. −Press [ w, q] to change between pages. −You can also select a list number (1-9 and 0) with the numbered buttons. To delete the favorite channels registered Press [ e, r] to select the channel on the list, then press [OK]. To select a channel from the Favorite list 1. Press [FAVORITE]. 2. Press [ e, r] to select a channel, then press [OK]. −Press [ w, q] to change between pages. −You can also select a channel with the numbered buttons. Notes It is possible to select a channel from the Favorite list for instant or scheduled recording (➔ 17, 18). If you set “Surf Mode” to “Favorite” (➔ 47), then only the Favorite channels can be selected using [CH 1, 2]. You can register channels in the Favorite list from Channel Setting list (➔ 46, Setting favorite channels). • • • Notes This unit can receive most Basic Cable television channels. It can not receive Premium Services that require additional fees or a separate decoder. This unit can receive music channels from digital broadcasters, but you cannot record them. Data broadcasts are not for viewing or recording. Multi-channel surround broadcast is output in stereo (on 2 channels). Tips To zoom in on video 1. Press [SUB MENU]. 2. Press [ e, r] to select “Zoom In”, then press [OK]. • • • Basic Operations %.3&;1@1$ 3251 JOEC%.3&;1@1$ 3251 JOEC
16 RQT9046 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 STOP]. The stopped position is memorized. (Resume play function) The stopped position is cleared when you press [ g STOP] two or more times, or press [ ; OPEN/CLOSE]. – – Pausing Play Press [ h PAUSE]. Press again to restart play. – Tips Icons such as “ RAM ” indicate usable discs. Refer to pages 62 and 63. Notes RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW -RW(VR)Playback starts from the most recent recording. DVD-V CDPlayback starts from the beginning of the disc. DivX DivX Menu screen appears (➔ 29). The unit takes some time to read the disc before play starts. Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [ g STOP] when you finish to preserve the unit’s motor and your television screen. • • • • • Playback %.3&;1@1$ 3251 JOEC%.3&;1@1$ 3251 JOEC
17 RQT9046 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 open the tray (Button located on the upper front of the unit). Insert a disc with enough remaining blank space and press [ ; OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the tray. – to select desired channel. Antenna Mode: e.g. channel 4-2Cable TV Mode: e.g. channel 102-45 To select with the numbered buttons (➔ 15). When no channel setting is performed on the unit and broadcast is recorded directly from the cable box or satellite receiver, select a channel on the connected equipment and press [INPUT SELECT] to select “IN1” or “IN2”. – – to select the recording mode. Recording mode should be determined by program length and available time on the disc (➔ 21). Recording mode Remaining time – to start recording. REC Pausing Recording Press [ h PAUSE]. Press again to restart recording. – Stopping Recording Press [ g STOP]. Tips Icons such as “ RAM ” indicate usable discs. Refer to pages 62 and 63. Notes -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording management information after recording finishes. You cannot change the channel or recording mode during recording. • • %.3&;1@1$ 3251 JOEC%.3&;1@1$ 3251 JOEC
18 RQT9046 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 or satellite receiver, set channel on that equipment before scheduled recording starts. • • • • • CANCELSSUB MENUTimer OffA Schedule List Remaining Recording Time3/26 Tue 12:53 PM1:58 SP DVDChannel No Press OK to set new schedule. DateOnNew Scheduled RecordingOffMode Check OK e, r to select “New Scheduled Recording”, then w, q to move through the items and e, r to set the items. Channel/Input TV Station/External InputTo select a favorite channel (To set Favorite Channels, see page 15.) 1. Press [SUB MENU]. 2. Press [ e, r] to select “Change Surf Mode”, then press [OK]. 3. Press [ e, r] to select “Favorite”, then press [OK].– Date/Frequency You can set a daily or weekly program.– On (start time) / Off (end time) Hold button to change in 30-minute increments. – Mode Recording mode, see page 21 – Name Press [OK], see page 33.– To delete all items 1. Press [SUB MENU]. 2. Press [ e, r] to select “Delete”, then press [OK]. Channel, Caption Preview of selected channel SCHEDULED RECORDINGChannel/ InputDate/ Frequency--------On--:-- --Off--:-- --Mode-- OK Name Number--09 4-1 4-1 KPO-SD Remaining Recording Time3/26 Tue 12:53 PM1:58 SP DVD Cancel Set Channel/Input. SSUB MENU Surf Mode: All − Repeat steps 2−4 to program other recordings. when you have finished programming. “z” lights on the unit’s display. Scheduled recording can be started only when the unit is turned off. – – Notes To prevent recording errors Set a scheduled recording period slightly longer than the actual program (to make sure the program is recorded in full). Be sure to perform step 5 before the scheduled recording time. When the unit is turned off, “ z” lights on the unit’s display to indicate scheduled recording standby has been activated. “ z” flashes when the unit cannot go to scheduled recording standby. (e.g., a recordable disc is not in the disc tray) It does not flash if Quick Start is off. When scheduled recordings are set to start one immediately after another, the unit cannot record the beginning of the later program. If two scheduled recording times overlap the recording that started first always has priority. The second recording will start only after the first recording has finished. If two starting times is the same the recording that programmed later always has priority. Depending on the Daylight Savings Time (DST) settings for this unit, scheduled recordings may be affected when the seasons change. • • • • • • • Tips Icons such as “ RAM ” indicate usable discs. Refer to pages 62 and 63. %.3&;1@1$ 3251 JOEC%.3&;1@1$ 3251 JOEC
19 RQT9046 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 Cartridge Protection Off Disc Protection OffDVD-RAM OK e, r to select “Delete”, then RAM When the Album View screen is displayed, press to switch to the Recordings screen.No.--09 DELETE Navigator DVD-RAMRecordings Page 02/02 Previous 10 10/27 Mon NextDelete 07 8 10/27 Mon 08 ------ -- SSUB MENU SelectNextPrevious VideoPictureBA No.--09 DELETE Navigator DVD-RAMRecordings Page 02/02 Previous 10 10/27 Mon NextDelete 07 8 10/27 Mon 08 ------ -- SSUB MENU SelectNextPrevious VideoPictureBA e, r, w, q to select the recording, then w to select “Delete”, then Tips To return to the previous screen Press [RETURN]. To view other pages Press [ e, r, w, q] to select “Previous” or “Next”, then press [OK]. 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. Delete Recordings During Playback RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW During playback w to select “Delete”, then • • Deleting Recordings Notes You cannot delete while recording. +R +R DL +RW Even if you have set protection on other equipment, such recordings are deleted. Tips Icons such as “ RAM ” indicate usable discs. Refer to pages 62 and 63. RAM Deleting an item increases the available disc space, for the amount of space taken up by the item being deleted. -R -R DL +R +R DL Available disc space does not increase after deletion. -RW(V) +RW Available disc space increases when you delete the last recording (the recording space may increase slightly when other recordings are deleted). • • • • • • %.3&;1@1$ 3251 JOEC%.3&;1@1$ 3251 JOEC
20 RQT9046 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 equipment (➔ 24) Select “Main” or “SAP” on the external equipment. • Digital broadcasts:Press [AUDIO] to switch audio. (➔ 22) The selected audio only is recorded. Recording of Widescreen broadcastsRAM Recorded in 16:9 aspect (Widescreen) -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW Recorded in 4:3 aspect 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 (➔ 77, Letterbox). • 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 (➔ 77) compatible DVD-RAM.• RAM CPRM compatible discs onlyWhen purchasing discs, check that they support CPRM.• -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW Ye s No12 cm (5˝) Playing the disc on other DVD players -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL The disc must be finalized after recording (➔ 45).All DVD-R, etc. discs recorded on this unit must be finalized before they can be played on other DVD players. Once finalized DVD-R, etc. become “read-only” and can no longer be used for recording. DVD-RW can be reused after finalizing. Whether DL discs recorded on this unit can be played on other DVD Players will depend entirely on the capabilities of that player. 100 % compatibility is not guaranteed to. CHG SEARCHENTEROFFM E N URETURN TOP MENU DISPL AYV OLONA .S U RR O U NDMONI TOR MOD E PICTURE MODER E P EATOPENDC IN 9V ê /IêCD SEQUENTIALDISCDOUBLE RE-MASTER; º1:/65/9DISC EXCHANGE DISC SKIP