Panasonic Dmr Ez28 Operating Instructions Manual
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31 RQT9046 Advanced Features Slideshow with soundtrack It is possible to play MP3 music recorded on a USB memory during a Slideshow. Preparation: Insert a USB memory containing MP3 files. From the Album View screen e, r, w, q to select an album, then e, r to select “Slideshow w/ SNDTRK”, then SNDTRK Folder Slideshow w/ SNDTRK Tips To select an MP3 folder to be played1. In step 2 above, press [ e, r] to select “SNDTRK Folder”, then press [OK]. 2. Press [ w, q] to select the folder, then press [OK]. Rotate Pictures While playing a picture e, r to select “Rotate Right” or “Rotate Left”, then Rotate Left Control Panel Zoom In Rotate RightOK FUNCTIONS Notes To return the picture to its original positionPress [ e, r] to select the opposite rotation in step 2, then press [OK]. Rotation information will not be stored. -R -R DL CD Still pictures When disc or album is protected When played on other equipment When copying pictures • – – – – Zoom While playing a picture To zoom in e, r to select “Zoom In”, then Rotate Left Zoom In Rotate Right Control Panel FUNCTIONS OK Notes To return the picture to its original size Press [ e, r] to select “Zoom out” in step 2, then press [OK]. When zooming in, the still picture may be cut off. “Zoom In” information is not stored. “Zoom In” and “Zoom out” do not work with images that have a resolution larger than 640 x 480 pixels. Picture Properties While playing a picture twice to display picture properties. 11/30 12:03 AM 11/26/2006 Date 0002/0030 Shooting Date again to exit. Notes Depending on the camera or editing software, shooting dates may not be displayed correctly. • • • %.3&;1@1$ 3251 JOEC%.3&;1@1$ 3251 JOEC

32 RQT9046 RAM -RW(VR) You cannot create or edit playlists on this unit. However, you can play a playlist that has been created or edited on other equipment. to select the DVD drive. With the unit stopped e, r to select “Other Functions” then e, r to select “Playlists”, then e, r, w, q to select the playlist to play, then Playlist Properties/View Chapters Perform steps 1–4 above. e, r, w, q to select the playlist, then To show playlist properties 6a e, r to select “Properties”, then Playlist information (e.g., length and date) is shown. To view chapters 6b 1. e, r to select “View Chapters”, then 2. e, r, w, q to select the chapter, then – Tips To return to the playlist screen Press [SUB MENU], then select “View Playlists” and press [OK]. To view other pages Press [ u, i]. The following messages and displays appear to let you know what operations are being performed and the status of the unit. Press [STATUS] to cycle through available displays. 1:45 SP 12/24 6:34 PM CH 4-1 KPO-SDNow: FOOTBALL FOCUS No Display Next: BASEBALL PG: NR T12 0:01.23 SPg ggT12 0:12.34 SP Rec. English Tray Open DVD-RAM 4 - 1 KPO-SD Rec. English Tray Open DVD-RAM 4 - 1 KPO-SD Remain e.g.,A B C D E GH IJ K LM NF 12:00pm - 1:00pm 1:00pm - 2:00pm – g Display examples A Current media B Shows current recording or play status C Channel information D Status of the other drive E The current date and time F Remaining recording time and recording mode (e.g.: “1:45 SP” indicates 1 hour and 45 minutes in SP mode) Disc remaining time may slightly differ between different models. G Elapsed play time/Recording mode H Elapsed recording time and recording mode Only displayed when receiving a digital broadcast: I Channel J Current program K Parental Rating of the program (➔ 47) L Channel caption M Next program N Start and finish times of the program• Status Messages Playing Playlists %.3&;1@1$ 3251 JOEC%.3&;1@1$ 3251 JOEC

33 RQT9046 Advanced FeaturesAdvanced FeaturesAdvanced Features FUNCTIONS Window When viewing the Name screen. _Recording Name 12345 ABC a DE F d GH I NOg JKL j M m 67890 bc ef / % hi $#& kl @ n]_o[ Space PQRS p TUV t WX Y Z wqrs ( ) uv { }- xyz ` |! ?\ . , : ; 1234567890 OK Delete Set e, r, w, q to select characters, then Repeat this step to enter other characters. – when you’ve fi nished entering text. Tips Using the numbered buttons to enter characters e.g.: entering the letter “R” 1. Press [7] to move to the 7th row. 2. Press [7] twice to highlight “R”. 3. Press [OK]. To enter a space Press [ DELETE] then press [OK]. To delete a character Press [ h PAUSE] on a character in the name field. To cancel in the middle Press [RETURN]. Characters will not be saved. Notes Long recording names may not be displayed. Entering Text By using the FUNCTIONS window you may access the main functions quickly and easily. With the unit stopped e, r to select a menu item, then If you select “Other Functions”, press [ e, r] to select a menu item and press [OK]. – DVD-RAMFUNCTIONS Cartridge Protection Off Disc Protection Off Other Functions Programdelete Playback OK DVD-RAMFUNCTIONS Cartridge Protection Off Disc Protection Off Other Functions Programdelete PlaybackPlaylists Flexible Recording DV Camcorder Rec. Setup DVD Management OK q 26 You can select and play recorded programs.Playback q 18 You can make scheduled recording settings.Program q 19 You can delete recordings using DELETE Navigator.Delete q 41 You can copy still pictures.Copy New Pictures q 32 You can play playlists.Playlists q 22 The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording within the remaining disc space.Flexible Recording q 25 DV automatic recording functionDV Camcorder Rec. q 46 You can change the unit’s settings using Setup menu.Setup q 43 You can manage discs through formatting, finalizing and other operations.DVD and Card Management %.3&;1@1$ 3251 JOEC%.3&;1@1$ 3251 JOEC

34 RQT9046 Linked Operations with the TV (VIERA Link™ “HDAVI Control™”) You can enjoy linked operations with the TV and receiver by using “HDAVI Control”. What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”? VIERA Link™ is a new name for EZ Sync™. VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or receiver under “HDAVI Control”. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable. See the operating instructions for connected equipment for operational details. VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an industry standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that we have developed and added. As such, its operation with other manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed. This unit supports “HDAVI Control 3” function. “HDAVI Control 3” is the newest standard (current as of December, 2007) for Panasonic’s HDAVI Control compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI equipment supporting VIERA Link function. Please refer to individual manuals for other manufacturers’ equipment supporting VIERA Link function. • • • Preparation 1. Connect this unit to your TV or receiver with an HDMI cable (➔ 11, 61). 2. Set “VIERA Link” to “On” (➔ 55). (The default setting is “On”.) 3. Set the “HDAVI Control” operations on the connected equipment (e.g., TV). • When using HDMI2 terminal of VIERA as “HDAVI Control” , set the input channel to HDMI2 on VIERA. 4. Turn on all “HDAVI Control” compatible equipment and select this unit’s input channel on the connected TV so that the “HDAVI Control” function works properly. When the connection or settings are changed, repeat this procedure. (When the TV is on) Automatic input switchingWhen the TV is on and the following operations are performed, the TV’s input will automatically switch to HDMI input mode and the TV displays the corresponding action. (Picture or sound may not be available for the first few seconds.) Press [FUNCTIONS]* 1, [ q PLAY]*2, [DIRECT NAVIGATOR], [SCHEDULE] etc. (When the TV is off) Power on linkWhen the TV is off and the following operations are performed, the TV will automatically turn on and display the corresponding action. (Picture or sound may not be available for the first few seconds.) Press [ q PLAY]* 2, [DIRECT NAVIGATOR], [SCHEDULE] etc. DVD-V *3 etc.The TV is automatically turned on when you insert the discs.• Power off link When you turn the TV off, this unit is also automatically turned off. This unit automatically turns off even if the FUNCTIONS screen, the status message or the on-screen menu is displayed, during playback. Even if the TV is turned off, this unit will not turn off at the same time under the following conditions: when you press [ * REC] and this unit is recording, when scheduled recording is proceeding when copying still pictures when finalizing, etc. When this unit is connected to an “HDAVI Control” compatible Panasonic receiver with an HDMI cable, the receiver will also turn off. – – – – • * 1 This button is available only when this unit is on. *2 When this button is pressed, the playback image is not immediately displayed on the screen and it may not be possible to watch the contents from where playback started. In this case, press [ u] or [ t] to go back to where playback started. * 3 Depending on discs, the TV may not automatically turn on. Notes When this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) supporting HDAVI Control 3 and initially set up, it automatically acquires the TV setting information. These functions may not work normally depending on the equipment condition. About “HDAVI Control” function, read the operating instructions of the connected equipment (e.g., TV) too. • • • %.3&;1@1$ 3251 JOEC%.3&;1@1$ 3251 JOEC

35 RQT9046 Advanced Features Easy Control only with VIERA Remote Control If you connect this unit via HDMI cable to a TV with “HDAVI Control 2 or 3” function, you can operate both units more conveniently. You can operate this unit using the following buttons on the TV remote control. [ e, r, w, q], [OK], [RETURN], [SUB MENU]. Use the remote control for this unit to operate any other buttons (numbered buttons, etc.) that are not listed above. Using the FUNCTIONS window to operate this unitRefer to TV operating instruction for operating the TV. Display this unit’s “FUNCTIONS” window using the TV remote control. If this unit is set to off, it will automatically turn on. • Select the item you want to operate with the TV remote control, then Using the SUB MENU window to operate this unit By using the TV remote control, you can play discs using the “Control Panel” (➔ below) and select the drive (DVD, SD or USB). Control PanelControl Panel is displayed (➔ below). FUNCTIONSFUNCTIONS window is displayed (➔ above). Top Menu DVD-V Top menu is displayed (➔ 26). Menu DVD-V Menu is displayed (➔ 26). Drive SelectSelect the DVD, SD or USB drive. Set FavoriteFavorite list is displayed (➔ 15). Rotate Right (JPEG)Rotate the still picture (➔ 31). Rotate Left (JPEG) Zoom In Enlarge or shrink the video or the still picture (➔ 26, 31). Zoom out e.g., FUNCTIONS Set Favorite Drive Select Zoom In Control PanelOK Select an item, then Using the Control Panel Using the Control Panel, you can operate search backward, search forward, stop, etc. with the TV remote control. Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Using the SUB MENU window to operate this unit”. The Control Panel is displayed (➔ right) While playing a recording or DVD-Video, etc. [ e]: Pause, [ r]: Stop, [ w]: Search backward, [ q]: Search forward, [OK]: Play, [EXIT]: Exit the screen. While playing still pictures [ r]:Stop, [ w]: View previous picture, [ q]: View next picture, [EXIT]:Exit the screen. – – Notes When you record a program by operating the TV (Direct TV Recording, etc.) It is recorded on a disc in the recording mode preset on this unit. If the Direct TV Recording mode has been activated on this unit, then a new program cannot be recorded using this mode. g When you want to leave the TV on and turn off only this unit Press [ ^ DVD POWER] on this unit’s remote control to turn off. g When not using “HDAVI Control” Set “VIERA Link” in the Setup menu to “Off ” (➔ 55). • • About the FUNCTIONS window (➔ 33) PlaybackProgramDelete Other Functions FUNCTIONS Cartridge Protection Off Disc Protection OffDVD-RAM OK About the FUNCTIONS window (➔ 33) PlaybackProgramDelete Other Functions FUNCTIONS Cartridge Protection Off Disc Protection OffDVD-RAM OK Pause StopPlay Exit Search SearchControl PanelPause StopPlay Exit Search SearchControl Panel %.3&;1@1$ 3251 JOEC%.3&;1@1$ 3251 JOEC

36 RQT9046 Recordings-Editing Tips Recording/Chapter Normally, programs are recorded as a single item consisting of one chapter. Recording Chapter Start End RAM You can divide a recording into multiple chapters. Chapter Chapter Chapter ChapterRecording After finalizing, recordings are divided into chapters of the following lengths. -R -R DL -RW(V) : Chapters are approx. 5 minutes long. +R +R DL : Chapters are approx. 8 minutes long. Maximum numbers of items on a disc RAM -R -R DL -RW(V)+R +R DL +RWRecordings 99 49 Chapters Approx. 1000 Approx. 254 Accessing the Recording View to select the DVD drive. RAM When the Album View screen is displayed, press to switch to the Recordings screen. e, r, w, q to select a recording. Multiple editing (➔ right, Tips) – to display the menu list. To view more options Press [ e, r] to select “Edit Recording”, then press [OK]. Items that cannot be selected are gray. e.g., RAM Setup Protection Cancel Protection Change Thumbnail Divide Recording Edit Name Properties Edit Recording View Chapters Album View Delete Recording If you select “View Chapters” (➔ 38) • Refer to “Editing Operations to Recordings” (➔ right). • • Notes You cannot edit during recording. +R +R DL Management information is recorded in unused sections when you edit discs. The available space on these discs decreases each time you edit their contents. Tips 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. Multiple editing Select with [ e, r, w, q], then press [ h PAUSE]. (Repeat.) A checkmark appears. Press [ h PAUSE] again to cancel. Editing Operations to Recordings Delete Recording Perform steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Recording View” (➔ left). RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW Important: Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered. e, r to select “Delete Recording”, then w to select “Delete”, then Recording Properties Perform steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Recording View” (➔ left). RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW -RW(VR) e, r to select “Properties”, then Recording information is shown (e.g., date, time). Properties No. Channel Date 01 4 1/ 1/2008 TueStart Rec. Time 1:02 PM 1:00 (SP) Football OK – Recording Name Perform steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Recording View” (➔ left). RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW e, r to select “Edit Name”, then You can give a name for the recording (➔ 33). – • • – – Using menus to play still pictures (➔ 30). %.3&;1@1$ 3251 JOEC%.3&;1@1$ 3251 JOEC

37 RQT9046 Advanced Editing Setup Protection/Cancel Protection Perform steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Recording View” (➔ 36). RAM Use to prevent accidental erasure of recordings. e, r to select “Setup Protection” or “Cancel Protection”, then w to select “Yes”, then The lock symbol appears when the recording is protected.DIRECT NAVIGATOR Recordings DVD-RAM 10 10/27 Mon 07 8 10/27 Mon 08 Change Thumbnail Perform steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Recording View” (➔ 36). RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RWChanges the thumbnail picture shown in the Recordings screen. e, r to select “Change Thumbnail”, then SSUB MENUSelectNo.--09 DIRECT NAVIGATOR Change Thumbnail DVD-RAM Page 02/02 Previous ***06 1. 1. SUN NextENTER 07 ***06 1. 1. SUN 08 ------ --EndNext VideoPictureBA ***06Change Change Start play and select the thumbnail position. --:--.-- Exit0:00.00 08 to start play. at the point you want to use as the thumbnail. To change the thumbnail: Restart play and press [ e, r] to select “Change” then press [OK] at the point you want to use as the thumbnail. – 8 e, r to select “Exit”, then Tips For quicker editing Use search (➔ 26), Slow-motion Play or Time Slip (➔ 27) to find the desired point. To skip to the start or end of a recording, press [ u] (start) or [ i] (end). For better precision, use Slow-motion Play and Frame-by-Frame Viewing (➔ 27). • • • Divide Recording Perform steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Recording View” (➔ 36). RAM Once divided, recordings cannot be recombined. e, r to select “Divide Recording”, then SSUB MENUSelectNo.--09 DIRECT NAVIGATOR Divide Recording DVD-RAM Page 02/02 Previous ***06 1. 1. SUN NextENTER 07 ***06 1. 1. SUN 08 ------ -- Next VideoPictureBA ***06Preview Divide --:--.-- Exit0:00.11 Divide Play 08 SSUB MENUSelectNo.--09 DIRECT NAVIGATOR Divide Recording DVD-RAM Page 02/02 Previous ***06 1. 1. SUN NextENTER 07 ***06 1. 1. SUN 08 ------ -- Next VideoPictureBA ***06Preview Divide --:--.-- Exit0:00.11 Divide Play 08 at the point you want to divide. For quicker editing (➔ left, Tips) Selecting “Preview” then pressing [OK] plays the recording from 10 seconds prior, to 10 seconds after the division point. To change the point to divide at: Restart play and press [ e, r] to select “Divide” then press [OK] to bring to the point where you want to divide. – – – e, r to select “Exit”, then 8 w to select “Divide”, then The recording is divided at that point. – Notes Divided recordings retain the name of the original. A short amount of video and audio just before and after the division point gets cut out. You cannot divide a recording when the resulting parts are too short or when the total number of recordings exceeds 99. • • • %.3&;1@1$ 3251 JOEC%.3&;1@1$ 3251 JOEC

38 RQT9046 Accessing the Chapter View RAM Allows viewing and editing chapters individually. to select the DVD drive. RAM When the Album View screen is displayed, press to switch to the Recordings screen. e, r, w, q to select a recording. to display the menu list. Properties Edit Recording Album View View Chapters Delete Recording e, r to select “View Chapters”, then e, r, w, q to select a chapter. Multiple editing (➔ below, Tips) – 7a To play, 7b To edit, to display the menu list. Refer to “Chapter Operations” (➔ right). You can go back to the Recordings screen.Create Chapter Combine Chapters View RecordingsDelete Chapter Tips 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. Multiple editing Select with [ e, r, w, q], then press [ h PAUSE]. (Repeat.) A checkmark appears. Press [ h PAUSE] again to cancel. – – Chapter Operations Create Chapter Perform steps 1−7b of “Accessing the Chapter View” (➔ left). 8 e, r to select “Create Chapter”, then DIRECT NAVIGATOR Create Chapter DVD-RAM Page 02/02 Previous ***06 1. 1. SUN Next 07 ***06 1. 1. SUN 08 ------ --EndNext***06PlayCreate Exit0:43.21 08VideoPictureBA 9 at the point you want to divide. 10 e, r to select “Exit”, then Notes A short portion of the recording just after the creation point may be lost. Tips For quicker editing (➔ 37, Tips) Delete Chapter Important: Once deleted, recorded contents cannot be recovered. Perform steps 1−7b of “Accessing the Chapter View” (➔ left). 8 e, r to select “Delete Chapter”, then 9 w to select “Delete”, then Combine Chapters Perform steps 1−7b of “Accessing the Chapter View” (➔ left). 8 e, r to select “Combine Chapters”, then 9 w to select “Combine”, then The selected chapter gets combined with the next chapter. – Chapters-Creating, Editing %.3&;1@1$ 3251 JOEC%.3&;1@1$ 3251 JOEC

39 RQT9046 Advanced EditingAdvanced Editing Still Pictures-Editing Accessing the Album/Picture View RAM SD USB to select the drive (DVD, SD or USB). RAM When the Recordings screen is displayed, press to switch to the Album View screen. 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. 3a Editing an album: e, r, w, q to select the album. – Multiple editing (➔ right, Tips) Editing a still picture: 3b1. e, r, w, q to select the album which contains the still picture to edit, then 2. e, r, w, q to select the still picture. – Multiple editing (➔ right, Tips) to display the menu list. To view more options Press [ e, r] to select “Edit Album”, then press [OK]. Items that cannot be selected are gray. e.g., SD Editing an album • Slideshow w/SNDTRKSNDTRK FolderStart Slideshow Slideshow settings Add Picture Create Album Edit Album Copy to DVD Album Name Delete Album Set Protection Cancel Protection Refer to “Slideshow” and “Slideshow with soundtrack” (➔ 30). Refer to “Album/Picture Operations” (➔ right). e.g., SD Editing a still picture Delete Picture Set Protection Cancel Protection Album ViewRefer to “Album/Picture Operations” (➔ right). You can go back to the Album View screen. Refer to “Copying Still Pictures via the Album View Screen” (➔ 41). Tips To view other pagesPress [ 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. To exit the menu screen Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. To return to the previous screen Press [RETURN]. Album/Picture Operations Add Picture/Create Album Perform steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Album/Picture View” (➔ left). e, r to select “Add Picture” or “Create Album”, then w to select “Yes”, then e, r, w, q to select the album containing picture to add, then 8e, r to select “Select pictures to copy” or “Copy all pictures”, then If “Select pictures to copy” is selected: Press [ e, r, w, q] to select the picture, then press [OK]. If “Copy all pictures” is selected: All the still pictures in the album will be copied. • • q to select “No” to fi nish copying, then – If you want to continue copying, select “Yes” and repeat steps 7–8. 9 Continued on next page. %.3&;1@1$ 3251 JOEC%.3&;1@1$ 3251 JOEC

40 RQT9046 10w, q to select “Yes” or “No”, then If “Yes” is selected: You can give a name for the album (➔ 33). If “No” is selected: The recording date of the first picture in the album becomes the album name. • • Only when you select “Create Album” Delete Album/Delete Picture Important: Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered. When deleting an album, non-picture files in the album will also be deleted. (This does not apply to subordinate folders in the album.) Perform steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Album/Picture View” (➔ 39). e, r to select “Delete Album” or “Delete Picture”, then w to select “Delete”, then Set Protection/Cancel Protection Set protection to prevent pictures from being accidentally deleted. Perform steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Album/Picture View” (➔ 39). e, r to select “Set Protection” or “Cancel Protection”, then w to select “Yes”, then – The lock symbol “” appears when the still picture is protected. Notes Even if you set protection using this unit, album may be deleted by other equipment. Album Name Perform steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Album/Picture View” (➔ 39). e, r to select “Album Name”, then – You can give a name for the album (➔ 33). Notes Album names entered using this unit may not display on other equipment. • Delete Navigator RAM SD USB Important: Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered. to select the drive (DVD, SD or USB). 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 Recordings screen is displayed, press to switch to the Album View screen. DELETE Navigator DVD-RAMAlbum View Page 02/02 Previous 2/26/2007 Total 1 NextOK 007 2/26/2007 Total 2 102-DVD 101-DVD 008 ------ -- SSUB MENU Select VideoPictureBA Press OK to go to Picture View Deleting an album: e, r, w, q to select the album, then Deleting a still picture: 4b1. e, r, w, q to select the album, then 2. e, r, w, q to select the still picture, then 4a w to select “Delete”, then Notes You cannot delete while recording. 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. Deleting an item increases the available space by the amount of space taken by the item deleted. • Deleting Still Pictures Still Pictures-Editing %.3&;1@1$ 3251 JOEC%.3&;1@1$ 3251 JOEC