Panasonic Dmr Ez28 Operating Instructions Manual

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Advanced FeaturesAdvanced Features
Recording Modes and Estimated Disc Recording Time
Recording ModeDVD-RAM
DVD-R, 
DVD-RW, +R, 
+RW (4.7 GB)DVD-R DL*3,
 +R DL*3 (8.5 GB) Single-sided
(4.7 GB)Double-sided*1
(9.4 GB)
XP (High quality) 1 hour 2 hours 1 hour 1 hour 45 minutes
SP (Standard play) 2 hours 4 hours 2 hours 3 hours 35 minutes
LP (Long play) 4 hours 8 hours 4 hours 7 hours 10 minutes
EP (Extra long play) 8 (6*
2) hours 16 (12*2) hours 8 (6*2) hours14 hours 20 minutes 
(10 hours 45 minutes*2)
FR (Flexible Recording) 8 hours maximum8 hours maximum 
for one side8 hours maximum14 hours 20 minutes 
maximum
*1  It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side of a 
double sided disc to the other.
*2  When “Recording Time in EP Mode” has been set to “EP-
Extended Play (6H)” in the Setup menu (➔ 50)
  The sound quality is better when using “EP-Extended Play (6H)” 
than when using “EP-Extended Play (8H)”.
*3  Refer to “Recording to DVD-R DL and +R DL” (➔ 20).
EP (6H)*2
EP (8H)
LP
SP
XP
Recording time
Picture quality
 Notes
This unit uses variable bit rate (VBR) recording which varies the 
amount of data recorded to suit the images, so actual recording 
times and remaining recording times shown by the unit will be 
different. (
-R DL +R DL The difference will be especially noticeable.) 
Use a disc with plenty of remaining time to be sure.
When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play may not be 
possible on DVD players, even if they are compatible with DVD-
RAM. In this case use EP (6H) mode.
When the format confirmation screen is 
displayed
Important:
Formatting permanently deletes all disc contents (including 
computer data), regardless of protection status of disc.
RAM -RW(V) +RW
The following screen may 
appear when inserting a new 
disc, etc.
Only format the disc if you 
intend to use it for recording.
Do not format if you intend to 
view pre-recorded material from the disc.
This disc is not formatted properly.
Do you want to format the
disc in DVD Management?
Format
NoYes
w to select “Yes”, then 
 Tips
Refer to “Formatting Discs or Cards” (➔ 44) for more detail of formatting.
It will take several minutes to format the disc. (DVD-RAM may take 
up to a maximum of 70 minutes.) •
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•FR (Flexible recording mode)
Using “Flexible Recording” is convenient in these kinds of situations:
When the amount of free space on the disc makes selecting an 
appropriate recording mode difficult
When you want to record a long program with the best picture quality possible  e.g., Recording a 90 minutes program to 4.7 GB DVD-RAM disc:
4.7 GB
DVD-RAM
4.7 GB
DVD-RAM4.7 GB
DVD-RAM
4.7 GB
DVD-RAM
A second disc is necessary for 
30 minutes of the program.
If you select SP mode, the program will fit on one disc. –
However there will be 30 minutes 
remaining disc space.
If you select “Flexible Recording” the program will fit on one disc 
perfectly. –If you select XP mode, the program will not fit on one disc. –
You can set FR mode when programming scheduled recordings 
(➔ 18) and flexible recording (➔ 22).
 Tips
Maximum number of recordings to a discRAM -R -R DL -RW(V) 99 recordings on a disc
+R +R DL +RW 49 recordings on a disc
When removing a Recorded Disc
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL
After recording, if you 
press [
; OPEN/CLOSE] to 
eject the disc, the following 
screen may appear.Finalizing is necessary to enable playback
of the disc on compatible DVD players.
Once finalized, recordings cannot be added to the disc.
It will take approximately     minutes. Start ?
Press REC to start finalizing.
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to postpone
finalizing. The disc can be played only on
this unit. You can Finalize it later.
Finalize
 to start finalizing.
or 
;OPEN/CLOSE  to eject the disc without finalizing.
 Notes
You cannot stop finalizing once you have started it.
 Tips
If you want to provide the disc with a name or set play menu select, 
select “Disc Name” (➔ 44) or “Playback will start with:” (➔ 45) in 
“DVD Management” before finalizing.
Refer to “Finalizing” (➔ 45) for more detail of finalizing.
It will take a few minutes to finalize the disc. (Some discs may 
take up to a maximum of 60 minutes.) •
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Selecting Audio Channels to record
Refer to “Recording of multilingual broadcasts” for 
detailed information (➔ 20).
When receiving an analog broadcast
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
Select the audio (Main or SAP) in “Multi-channel TV 
Sound (Analog)” in the Setup menu (➔ 51).
RAM
 to select the audio.
Stereo SAP Mono
Changing during recording changes the recorded 
sound.
Stereo:
Main audio (stereo)
If the broadcast is “Mono+SAP”, audio will be 
monaural even if you select Stereo mode.
SAP: Secondary audio program (SAP).When you record SAP, main audio is also recorded. In 
such cases, recorded SAP and main audio become 
monaural.
Mono: Main audio (monaural).Select “Mono” if reception is poor during a stereo 
broadcast.
e.g., “Stereo” is selected
“((” appears when the unit is receiving 
the audio type you selected.
CH 12Stereo
DVD-RAM
 ((
 Notes
You cannot change the audio type in the following case.
While a disc other than DVD-RAM is inserted when selecting an 
analog broadcast 
When receiving a digital broadcast
 to select the audio.
e.g., “English” is selectedCH 12English
DVD-RAM
 Notes
You cannot change the audio type in the following case.
When there is no choice of languages in a digital broadcast
Before scheduled recording of a digital broadcast with more than 
one language channel, set the language in “Multi-channel TV 
Sound (Digital)” in the Setup menu (➔ 51).
When broadcast offers no language data, such displays as “Audio 
1 of 3” may appear. In such cases, recording may not be possible 
in the language selected through the “Multi-channel TV Sound 
(Digital)” in the Setup menu (➔ 51). –
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Specifying the Recording Time
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
This function allows specifying the length of recording 
time up to 4 hours.
During recording
 repeatedly until the desired 
time is reached.
The recording time and the unit’s display change 
as follows: –
OFF 4:00 OFF 1:30 Counter (Cancel) OFF 0:30 OFF 1:00
OFF 3:00 OFF 2:00
 Notes
This function does not work during scheduled recording or Flexible 
Recording.
Recording stops and the set time is cleared if you press [
g STOP].
The unit turns off automatically when the time to stop recording is 
reached as long as you do not operate the unit. 
Flexible Recording
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits 
the recording within the remaining disc space. 
The recording mode becomes FR mode. Refer to “FR 
(Flexible Recording)” (➔ 21).
 With the unit stopped
  
Flexible RecordingRecord in FR mode.
Max recording time 08 Hour 00 Min.
08 Hour 00 Min.
CancelStart
Set recording time
 
w, 
q to select “Hour ” and “Min.” 
and 
e, 
r to set the recording time.
 When you want to start recording
 
e, 
r, 
w, 
q to select “Start”, then 
Recording starts. –
 Tips
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN].
To stop recording partway
Press [
g STOP].
To show the remaining recording time
Press [STATUS] to show the remaining recording time.
Rec. 0:59
Stereo DVD-RAM
CH 20Remaining time •
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Advanced Features
Playing while you are recording
Chasing Playback
RAM
Allows playback from the beginning of what you are recording.
When recording to DVD-RAM
 (at least 20 seconds after 
recording starts)
If the “Status Messages” in the Setup menu is set 
to “Automatic” (➔ 52), both the “Play” and “Rec.” 
indicators will be displayed on the status message 
screen for several seconds. –
 Tips
To stop play
Press [
g STOP] once.
To stop recording
Press [
g STOP] at least 2 seconds after chasing playback stops.
Simultaneous Record and Playback
RAM
Allows playback of a previous recording, while 
recording something else.
 When recording to DVD-RAM
 
 
e, 
r, 
w, 
q to select the recording 
to play, then 
If the “Status Messages” in the Setup menu is 
set to “Automatic” (➔ 52), both the play and 
rec indicators will be displayed on the status 
message screen for several seconds. –
 Tips
To stop play
Press [
g STOP].
To exit the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
To stop recording
After play stops
1. Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit the screen.
2. Press [
g STOP].
 Notes
During playing while you are recording, you cannot edit or delete 
recordings.
Closed captions will not appear during simultaneous recording and 
playback.
Use caution while operating the controls for playback. Pressing 
[
g STOP] when the recording device is selected will cancel the 
recording in progress. •
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To cancel a scheduled recording in progress
  to select the DVD drive.
 
Confirmation screen appears. –
 
w to select “Stop recording”, then 
 Notes
Recording stops and ‘one-time’ programs are deleted from the Schedule 
List. Programs scheduled to record ‘Daily’ and ‘Weekly’ remain on the 
Schedule List and are set to begin at the next scheduled time.
Check, Change, or Delete Programs
The scheduled recording list can be viewed even when 
the unit is in “recording standby” mode.
 
See “Tips” (➔ 24) for explanation of icons 
displayed. –
 
e, 
r to select the program.
3a  to modify the program.
 
e, 
r, 
w, 
q to make changes, 
then 
3b  
or 
, then  to delete.
You cannot delete programs that are currently 
recording. –
 “
z” lights on the unit’s display. –
 Notes
If the program schedule is changed by the TV station, then this unit will 
not be able to detect the change.
The password screen appears when setting parental ratings (➔47). Unless you 
enter the correct password, recording the program with parental ratings may fail. 
Continued on next page.
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 Tips
You can enter up to 16 programs a month in advance.
Schedule List Remaining Recording Time3/26 Tue 12:53 PM1:58 SP DVDChannel No Date OnNew Scheduled RecordingOff Mode Check
AB
A Schedule List screen icons
*: Currently recording
:  Programs are overlapped. Recording of the program with 
the later start time starts when the earlier program finishes 
recording.
Q:  You stopped a weekly or daily scheduled recording. The icon 
disappears when the next scheduled recording starts. 
:  The disc was full. (not enough space)
:  The TV program may not be recorded due to copy-protect or 
ratings.
X:  Recording stopped (Dirty disc, etc.)
PG!:  Recording may become impossible when a wrong password is 
entered through the unit’s parental rating setting procedure.
B Check
OK: Recordable
➔ (Date): The last day of daily or weekly recording
!:  It may not be possible to record because:
the disc is write-protected.
there is no more space left.
the number of possible recordings has reached its 
maximum.
Overlap:  When the date and time overlap with another scheduled 
recording, only a part of the program can be recorded.
To release the unit from recording 
standby
(Before recording starts)
The unit turns on and “z” on the unit’s 
display goes out. –
Be sure to press [
^ DVD POWER] to return the unit to standby mode 
before the scheduled recording time. Scheduled recording will work 
only if “
z” is displayed.–
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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. 
USB CH REC 
/    1.3 RESET SD CARD IN2 D V IN S VIDEO  VIDEO L/MONO- A UDIO-R 
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 (➔ 20) •
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•
  Insert a disc.
  to select the recording 
 mode (➔ 21).
 1
OK
TV
2 IN1
3 IN2
4DVInput Select
 
e, 
r to select “IN1” or “IN2”, then 
Back Panel inputs are IN1.
Front Panel inputs are IN2. –
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Advanced Scheduled RecordingRecording from an External Device
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Advanced Features
  Start play on the external device.
  to start recording the 
program from an external device.
 Tips
You can also connect to the IN1 on the rear.
If the external equipment only has a single audio output connect it 
to the L/MONO (white) IN2 terminal.
To skip unwanted parts
Press [
h PAUSE] to pause recording. (Press again to restart 
recording.)
To stop recording
Press [
g STOP].
 Notes
If video is copied from another piece of equipment to this unit, then 
the video quality will be degraded.
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
USB CH REC 
/    1.3 RESET SD CARD IN2 D V IN S VIDEO  VIDEO L/MONO- A UDIO-R 
4-pin DV Cable
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
Preparation:
Turn on the unit.
Insert a disc with enough remaining blank space.
RAM If the disc is protected, release protection 
(➔ 44). •
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  Turn ON the DV equipment and 
pause play where you want to 
begin recording.
DV camcorder connectionDV connection detected.
Start recording ?
CancelRecord to DVD
OK
When “DV camcorder connection” screen does not 
appear
After performing step 1 (➔ above).
1. Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.
2. With the unit stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
3. Press [
e, 
r] to select “Other Functions” then press [OK].
4. Press [
e, 
r] to select “DV Camcorder Rec.” then press [OK].
You can proceed to step 3 (➔ below).
 
w to select “Record to DVD”, then 
press 
  to select the recording 
 mode (➔ 21).
 
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 (➔ 52).
RAM Programs are recorded as a single item; breaks in the images 
create chapters.
Compatibility with video camcorders from other manufacturers is 
not guaranteed.
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 discs and play discs simultaneously.
If video is copied from another piece of equipment to this unit, then 
the video quality will be degraded.
 Tips
When recording finishes
The confirmation screen appears.
Press [OK] to finish DV camcorder recording.
To stop recording
Press [
g STOP].
The confirmation screen appears. Press [OK].
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 
for “Recording from a VCR, etc.” (➔ 24). •
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Zoom in on video
   During playback 
 
  To zoom in:
 
e, 
r to select “Zoom In”, then 
 Tips
To return the picture to its original size
Press [
e, 
r] to select “Zoom out” in step 2, then press [OK].
Menu Screens on the TV
DVD-V
Generally, menu screens that appear on the TV may be 
navigated as follows:
e, 
r, 
w, 
q to select an item, then 
You can sometimes use the numbered buttons to 
select an item.
 Tips
To return to the menu screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
 Notes
If “
5” appears on the TV, the operation is prohibited by the unit or 
disc.
Selecting Recordings to Play
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW -RW(VR)
 
No.--09
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
     DVD-RAMRecordings
Page      02/02 Previous
10 10/27 Mon
NextPlay
07
8 10/27 Mon
08
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--
SSUB MENU SelectNextPrevious
VideoPictureBA
RAM When the Album View screen is displayed, 
press 
 to switch to the Recordings screen.
 
e, 
r, 
w, 
q to select the 
recording you want to watch, then 
 Tips
To select the recording with the numbered buttons
e.g., “5”:
[0] ➔ [5]
“15”:
[1] ➔ [5]
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.
To exit the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen icons
Protected.
Not recorded due to recording protection 
(Digital broadcasts, etc.)
✕It cannot be played because data is damaged.
*Currently recording.
“One time only recording” restriction (➔ 77, CPRM)
Search
During playback
 or 
There are 5 search speeds. Each press increases 
the search speed.
Press [
q PLAY] to restart normal playback. –
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Skip
During playback or while paused
 or 
Each press increases the number of skips.
DivX:  Backward direction [
u] only. 
Press [
u] to return only to the beginning of 
the program being played back. –
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Direct Play
During playback, you can access specific recordings 
or scenes through direct entry of the numbered 
buttons.
e.g., “5”:
[0] ➔ [5]
“15”:
[1] ➔ [5]
MP3
e.g., “5”:
[0] ➔ [0] ➔ [5]
“15”:
[0] ➔ [1] ➔ [5]
JPEG
e.g., “5”:
[0] ➔ [0] ➔ [0] ➔ [5]
“15”:
[0] ➔ [0] ➔ [1] ➔ [5]
 Tips
Depending on the disc, some operations may not be possible. –
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Advanced Features
Quick View (Play x1.3)
RAM
Allows you to increase the play speed slightly without 
distorting the audio.
During playback
 (Press and hold.)
Press again to return to normal speed. –
Slow-motion Play
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW 
DVD-V -RW(VR)
While paused
 or 
There are 5 slow-motion speeds. Each press 
increases the speed.
Press [
q PLAY] to restart normal playback. –
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 Notes
If continued for approx. 5 minutes, slow-motion play pauses 
automatically (except DVD-V).
Frame-by-Frame Viewing
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW 
DVD-V -RW(VR)
While paused
Each press shows the next or previous frame.
Press and hold to advance or reverse frame-by-
frame in succession.
Press [
q PLAY] to restart normal playback. –
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Time Slip
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW -RW(VR)
Use to skip in 1-minute or 10-minute increments.
 During playback
 
 
e, 
r to select the time, then 
Each press of 
e or 
r advances the interval 
by 1 minute (press and hold for 10-minute 
intervals). –
CM Skip
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW -RW(VR)
Skips 1-minute forward with each press.
During playback
Create Chapters
RAM
During playback
 Tips
You can skip to the start of a chapter by pressing [
u, 
i].
 Tips
Depending on the disc, some operations may not be possible.
Changing Audio during Playback
 to select the audio.
Available audio will differ based on disc type. 
See below.
RAM -RW(VR) and DivX
Stereo Mono L Mono R
e.g.: RAM
“Stereo” is 
selected.Play
Stereo
DVD-RAM
RAM -RW(VR) When playing an analog multilingual 
broadcast, you can choose between Main Audio and 
SAP Audio.
Main Audio SAP Audio 
DVD-V
This allows you to change items like the audio channel 
number and the soundtrack language (➔ 42).
Soundtrack1 ENGDigital  3/2.1ch
e.g., English is the selected language. 
 Notes
If you cannot change the audio type when you have used only an 
optical digital audio cable for connection, set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” 
(➔ 52). Alternatively, you may connect to an amplifier or system 
component with an audio cable and change the input on the amplifier 
or system component to suit the connection (➔ 60).
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-R -R DL CD USB
USB The screen shown below may be displayed when you 
insert a USB memory (➔ 7).
OK
USB Media Device inserted.
Select an action or press RETURN to Exit.USB Media Device Operations
Go to DivX Menu
Play MP3
Go to Album View
Copy pictures
Press [
e, 
r] to select “Play MP3”, then press [OK].
You can proceed to step 3 (➔ below).
-R -R DL CD 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. 
OK
1. Press [OK] to exit the screen.
2. Press  [FUNCTIONS].
3. Press  [
e, 
r] to select “Menu”, then press [OK].
4. Press  [
e, 
r] to select “MP3 Music”, then press [OK].
  You can proceed to step 3 (➔ below).
  to select the DVD or USB
 drive.
 Track list is shown.
When the DivX or JPEG Menu is displayed, 
perform steps 1–4 in “To select file type” on the 
right column selecting “MP3 Music” in step 4 to 
change the playback mode. –
A:Group No.
B:Track No. in the group
C:Track No./Total tracks 
in all groups001-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.
“” indicates the track currently playing. •
 Tips
To select file type
1. Press [RETURN].
2. Press [FUNCTIONS].
3. Press [
e, 
r] to select “Menu”, 
then press [OK].
4. Press [
e, 
r] to select 
“MP3 Music”, then press [OK].
To stop playing
Press [
g STOP].e.g.,
OK
Music and pictures on disc.
Please select playback mode.Multimedia content
DivX Menu
MP3 Mudic
Pictures
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]. •
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Advanced FeaturesAdvanced Features
-R -R DL CD USBYou can play CD-R/CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL discs and USB 
memories which contain DivX video contents that have been 
recorded on a computer.
USB When you insert a USB memory, the menu screen appears 
(➔ 28, left column).
Press [
e, 
r] to select “Go to DivX Menu”, then press [OK]. 
You can proceed to step 3 (➔ below).
-R -R DL CD When you insert a disc containing MP3 files, DivX 
video contents and still pictures (JPEG), the files selection screen 
appears (➔ 28, left column)
.
Press [OK]. You can proceed to step 3 (➔ below).
  to select the DVD or
   USB drive. 
 
When the MP3 or JPEG Menu is displayed, 
perform steps 1–4 in “To select file type” on 
the upper Tips on page 28 selecting “DivX 
Menu” in step 4 to change the playback mode.–
DivX Menu 
     DVD(DivX) Folder            1   :  VIDEO 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 M i 09 i
DivX file list is shown.
 
e, 
r to select the recording, then 
 Notes
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] •
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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
B
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(➔ 49, “DivX Registration” in the “Setup” menu)
Setup
Channel
Disc
Video
Audio
Display
TV Screen
DivX Registration
DivX ( R ) Video On Demand
Setup
OK
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].
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RAM -R -R DL CD SD USBStill pictures (JPEG) recorded on DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-
R/RW, SD Memory Cards or USB memory can be played on this unit.
SD USB The screen shown below may be displayed when you 
insert an SD card or USB memory (➔ 7). 
e.g., 
USB
OK
SD Card inserted.
Select an action or press RETURN.
SD Card Operations
Go to Album View
Copy pictures
OK
USB Media Device inserted.
Select an action or press RETURN to Exit.USB Media Device Operations
Go to DivX Menu
Play MP3
Go to Album View
Copy pictures
Press [
e, 
r] to select “Go to Album View”, then press [OK]. 
You can proceed to step 3 (➔ below).
-R -R DL CD 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. 
OK
1.  Press [OK] to exit the screen.
2. Press [FUNCTIONS].
3. Press [
e, 
r] to select “Menu”, then press [OK].
4. Press [
e, 
r] to select “Pictures”, then press [OK].
  You can proceed to step 3 (➔ below).
  to select the drive 
  (DVD, SD or USB).
 
Album View screen
NextPreviousNo.--09
DIRECT NAVIGATOR   Album View
     DVD-RAM
Page      02/02 Previous
10/27/2006
Photo:10/27/2006Total 4 10/27/2006
101_DVDTotal 4
NextOK
007008
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SSUB MENUSlideshowPress OK to go to
Picture View
VideoPictureBA
RAM When the Recordings screen is 
displayed, press 
 to switch to the Album 
View screen.
-R -R DL CD USB When the DivX or MP3 
Menu is displayed, perform steps 1–4 in “To select 
file type” on the upper Tips on page 28 selecting 
“Pictures” in step 4 to change the playback mode.
–
–
 
e, 
r, 
w, 
q to select an album, 
then 
  The Picture (JPEG) View screen appears. –
 
e, 
r, 
w, 
q to select a picture, 
then 
 to view.
 Notes
You can use 8 MB to 2 GB SD memory cards, 4 GB, 8 GB and 
16 GB SDHC memory cards (➔ 64). 
Still pictures cannot be played during recording.
Thumbnails for large JPEG files and images with aspect ratios 
other than 4:3 may not display.
 Tips
To stop viewing a picture
Press [
g STOP].
To exit the menu screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
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.
To select the still picture with the numbered buttons
Album
e.g., “5”:  [0] ➔ [0] ➔ [5]
 “15”: [0] ➔ [1] ➔ [5]
Still picture
e.g., “5”:  [0] ➔ [0] ➔ [0] ➔ [5]
 “15”: [0] ➔ [0] ➔ [1] ➔ [5]
Slideshow
 From the Album View screen
 
e, 
r, 
w, 
q to select an album, 
then
 
e, 
r to select “Start 
Slideshow”, then 
Slideshow settingsStart Slideshow
SNDTRK Folder
Slideshow w/ SNDTRK
 Tips
To stop the Slideshow
Press [
g STOP].
To change Slideshow settings
1.  In step 2 above, press [
e, 
r] to select “Slideshow settings”, then 
press [OK].
2.  Press [
e, 
r] to select each item.
Slide Interval
Press [
w, 
q] to select desired interval (0 to 99 seconds), then 
press [OK].
Repeat PlayPress [
w, 
q] to select “On” or “Off ”, then press [OK].
SNDTRK Instruction
If you select “On”, then a screen will be displayed showing the 
operations for a slideshow with soundtrack when a slideshow is 
played.
Press [
w, 
q] to select “On” or “Off ”, then press [OK].
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