Panasonic Dmr Ez28 Operating Instructions Manual

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Advanced EditingAdvanced Editing
Copying Still Pictures via the Album 
View Screen
When you insert an SD card or USB memory, the menu may be 
displayed (➔ 7). 
Press [RETURN] to exit the screen.
e.g., 
SD
OK
SD Card inserted.
Select an action or press RETURN.
SD Card Operations
Go to Album View
Copy pictures
SD USB  RAM
  to select the copy source 
  drive (DVD, SD or USB).
 
DIRECT NAVIGATOR   Album View
     DVD-RAM
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101_DVDTotal 4
007008
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---VideoPictureBA
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.
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e, 
r, 
w, 
q to select an album, 
then 
e, 
r to select “Copy to SD”, 
“Copy to USB” or “Copy to DVD”, 
then 
w, 
q to select “Start copying”, 
then 
–  Copying starts. 
 Tips
When copying finishes 
The confirmation screen appears.
Press [OK] to finish copying.
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.
Importing still pictures from an SD card 
or USB memory
SD USB ¼ RAMThis unit saves information about imported still pictures.
Therefore, if still pictures are imported from the same SD card or 
USB memory, then only new still pictures will be imported.
 With the unit stopped
  Insert an SD Card or USB 
memory.
  The menu is automatically displayed.
 e.g., SD
SD Card inserted.
Select an action or press RETURN.
SD Card Operations
Go to Album View
Copy pictures
e, 
r to select “Copy pictures”, 
then 
Copy New Pictures
Copy from
SD card 
Copy to
DVD
w, 
q to select “Copy”, then  
– Copying starts.
 Tips
You can also operate with the following steps.
1. Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the SD or USB drive.
2.  While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
3. Press [
e, 
r] to select “Other Functions”, then press [OK].
4. Press [
e, 
r] to select “Copy New Pictures”, then press [OK].
 Notes
Still pictures already imported cannot be re-imported to the same 
DVD-RAM.
This unit saves the information on up to 4,000 still pictures. If 
additional still pictures are imported, then the older information will 
be deleted.
 Notes
If the space on the destination drive runs out or the number of 
files/folders to be copied exceeds the maximum, copying will stop 
partway through.
Even if you input a name to the copy source folder, the name will 
not be retained to the copy destination folder.
Still pictures cannot be copied between an SD card and a USB 
memory.
 Tips
To stop copying in the middle
Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN]. •
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Setting DVD On-Screen Menus
Accessing the DVD On-Screen Menus
When playing discs, disc settings can be displayed and 
changed.
Menu options will differ based on disc type and 
contents.
  to select the DVD drive.
 
Disc
VideoPlaySoundtrack
Subtitle1
Audio channel
Off
Stereo
Digital   2/0 ch
AudioOther
Menu Item Setting
 
e, 
r to select a menu then 
q
 
e, 
r to select an item then 
q
 
e, 
r to select a setting.
Follow the on-screen prompts to change 
individual settings.
 Notes
Some settings may not be changeable, based on the unit’s current 
activity (playing, stopped, etc.) and disc contents.
 Tips
To exit the DVD on-screen menus
Press [DISPLAY].
Disc Menu
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-V 
-RW(VR) 
and DivX
Soundtrack
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW -RW(VR)The disc’s audio attributes appear (➔ right, Audio attributes).
DVD-VSelect the audio and language
(➔ right, Audio attributes, Soundtrack/Subtitle language).
DivX:
Select the soundtrack number.
Soundtrack numbers are displayed even when there is only one 
audio type. •
Subtitle
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW -RW(VR)(Only discs that contain subtitle on/off information)
Turn the subtitle on/off.
Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using this unit.
If the subtitles overlap the closed captions recorded on discs, turn 
the subtitles off.
DVD-VTurn the subtitle on/off and select the language. 
(➔ below, Soundtrack/Subtitle language)
DivX:
Turn the subtitle on/off and select the subtitle number.
Subtitle numbers are displayed even if there are not multiple 
subtitles.
Audio channel 
RAM -RW(VR) and DivX“Changing Audio during Playback” (➔ 27)
Angle 
DVD-VChange the number to select an angle.
Source Select (DivX)Automatic:  The recording method of the DivX contents is 
automatically distinguished and output.
Interlace:  Select when the disc contents were recorded using 
interlace.
Progressive:   Select when the disc contents were recorded using 
progressive.
Soundtrack/Subtitle language
CES: Czech MAL: Malay
CHI: Chinese NLD: Dutch
DAN: Danish NOR: Norwegian
DEU: German POL: Polish
ENG: English POR: Portuguese
ESP: Spanish RUS: Russian
FIN: Finnish SLK: Slovak
FRA: French SVE: Swedish
HUN: Hungarian THA: Thai
ITA: Italian VIE: Vietnamese
JPN: Japanese
:Others
KOR: Korean
Audio attributes
LPCM/
% Digital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type
k (kHz): Sampling frequency
b (bit): Number of bits
ch (channel): Number of channels
 Notes
You cannot make a change when there is no recording.
Some discs allow changes to soundtracks, subtitles, and angles 
only by using the disc’s menus (➔ 26).
Play Menu
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-V 
-RW(VR) CD 
Repeat play
This function works only when the elapsed play time is displayed.
Select the item for repeat play. Depending on the disc, the items that 
can be selected will differ.
Select “Off ” to cancel. •
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Setting Menus
Video Menu
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-V 
-RW(VR) 
and DivX
Picture
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-V -RW(VR)Set picture mode.
Normal: Default setting
Cinema:   Mellows down movies, enhances detail in dark scenes.
DNR (Digital Noise Reduction)RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-V -RW(VR) and DivX
“On” reduces noise and picture degradation.
Progressive*1 (Progressive/24p*2)Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the 
type of material being played.
Auto1 (normal): Film and video contents are detected 
automatically and converted properly.
Auto2: When using “Auto1” and video content is 
distorted as shown below.
24p*2:  DVD-V When this unit is connected to a TV supporting 
1080/24p output via an HDMI cable, this unit displays each 
frame at 1/24 second intervals – the frame interval originally 
recorded in the film, thus faithfully reproducing the original 
cinema image.
If the settings are changed, then the screen will darken for a 
few seconds and then playback will start.
“AUTO 1” is set when you turn the unit off or open the disk tray.
*
1:  Only when you have selected “480p” or higher for “Component 
Output Signal” (➔ 54) or “HDMI Resolution” (➔ 55) 
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2:  Only when you have selected “On” in “24p Output for DVD-Video” 
in Setup menu (➔ 55) 
Line-in NR (Only when IN1 or IN2 is selected)Reduces video tape noise during recording. Depending on the video 
signal, jittering may occur.
On: Noise reduction works for any video input.
Off: Noise reduction is off. Select when you want to record 
input as is.
Audio Menu
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-V 
-RW(VR) 
and DivX
V. Surround Sound (Dolby Digital with 2.0 or more 
channels only)
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-V -RW(VR)This function does not work for SAP recordings.
Enjoy a surround-sound effect if you are using 2 front speakers 
(L/R) only.
Turn off if it causes distortion.
Natural / Emphasis / Off 
Dialog Enhancer (Dolby Digital, 3-channel or more 
only, including a center channel)
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-V -RW(VR) and DivX
When “On”, the volume of the center channel is raised to make 
dialogue easier to listen.
Other Menu
Signal meterAllows you to check the strength of the digital broadcast signal.
Only the strength of the digital broadcast received through the 
antenna is displayed accurately.
PositionChange where this menu screen appears on your TV. •
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Accessing the Management Menus
Preparation:
RAM SD Release protection (disc, cartridge, card 
➔ 44). 
Insert a disc or card. •
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  to select the drive 
(DVD or SD).
 With the unit stopped
 
 
e, 
r to select “Other Functions”, 
then 
DVD-RAMFUNCTIONS  Cartridge Protection Off
Disc Protection Off
Other Functions
Programdelete
PlaybackPlaylists
Flexible Recording
DV Camcorder Rec.
Setup
DVD Management
OK
 
e, 
r to select “DVD 
Management” or “Card 
Management”, then 
SD The only menu available in “Card 
Management” is “Format memory card”.
 Tips
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN]. 
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
Continued on next page.
DVD and Card Management
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Naming Discs
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
Perform preparation steps 1−4 of “Accessing the 
Management Menus” (➔ 43).
 
e, 
r select “Disc Name”, then 
You can give a name for the disc (➔ 33). –
 
 Tips
The disc name is displayed in the DVD MANAGEMENT window.
With finalized discs and +RW, the name is displayed on the Top 
Menu.
Setting Protection
RAM
Perform preparation steps 1−4 of “Accessing the 
Management Menus” (➔ 43).
 
e, 
r select “Disc Protection”, 
then 
 
w to select “Yes”, then 
Protection of cartridge disc or card
RAM (With a cartridge)
With the write-protect tab in the 
protect position, you cannot record to, 
edit, format, or delete from the disc.
SD 
Switch the write-protect switch to 
the “LOCK” position.
Deleting All Recordings
Important:  Once deleted, contents cannot be 
recovered.
RAM
Perform preparation steps 1−4 of “Accessing the 
Management Menus” (➔ 43).
 
e, 
r select “Delete All 
Recordings”, then 
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w to select “Yes”, then 
 
w to select “Start”, then 
A message appears when deleting is finished. –
8  to complete.
 Notes
Deleting does not work if one or more recordings are protected.
Formatting Discs or Cards
Important:  Once formatted, contents cannot be 
recovered.
RAM -RW(V) +RW -RW(VR) SD 
Perform preparation steps 1−4 of “Accessing the 
Management Menus” (➔ 43).
 
e, 
r to select “Format Disc 
(DVD)” or “Format memory card”, 
then 
 
w to select “Yes”, then 
 
w to select “Start”, then 
Formatting starts (RAM may take up to a 
maximum of 70 minutes).
A message appears when formatting is 
finished. –
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8  to complete.
 Notes
Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while formatting. This 
can render the disc or the card unusable.
When a disc or card has been formatted using this unit, it may not 
be possible to use it on any other equipment.
-R -R DL +R +R DL CD USB Formatting cannot be performed.
-RW(V) -RW(VR) You can format only as DVD-Video format on this 
unit.
RAM Pressing [RETURN] during format will cancel the process. 
The disc must be reformatted if you do this. 
RAM SD The disc or card cannot be formatted if the write-protect 
tab or switch (➔ left) is switched to “PROTECT” or “LOCK”. Release 
the protection to continue.
The message “Unable to format” appears when trying to format 
discs the unit cannot use. •
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Setting Menus
Selecting Whether to Show the Top Menu First
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
Before finalizing a disc, select whether to show the Top 
Menu after finalizing.
Perform preparation steps 1−4 of “Accessing the 
Management Menus” (➔ 43).
 
e, 
r to select “Playback will start 
with:”, then 
 
e, 
r to select desired item, then 
DVD’s Top Menu:
The Top Menu appears first.
First Recording:
The disc content is played without displaying 
the Top Menu. •
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Finalizing
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL
You can play these discs on compatible DVD players by 
finalizing it on the unit. 
The menu you create with the unit can also be used on 
most DVD players.
Perform preparation steps 1−4 of “Accessing the 
Management Menus” (➔ 43).
 
e, 
r to select “Finalize”, then 
 
w to select “Yes”, then 
 
w to select “Start”, then 
Finalizing starts and cannot be canceled. 
(may take up to 15 minutes) 
( 
-R DL +R DL up to 60 minutes)
A message appears when finalizing is 
finished. –
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8  to complete.
 Notes
Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while finalizing. This 
can render the disc unusable.
When finalizing a high-speed recording compatible disc, it may take 
longer than displayed on the confirmation screen (approximately 4 
times longer).
After finalizing
-R -R DL +R +R DL The disc becomes play-only and you 
can no longer record or edit it.
-RW(V) You can record and edit the disc after formatting 
although it becomes play-only after finalizing. 
The disc finalized by this unit may not be able to play on 
other units depending on the condition of the recording.
There is a pause of several seconds between recordings 
and chapters during playback.
Recordings are divided into about 5-minute chapters* 
(
+R +R DL 8 minutes).
 *  This time varies greatly depending on the condition and 
mode of recording.
 Tips
After you have finished recording and try to eject the disc, a screen 
asking if you want to finalize the disc appears (➔ 21).
Create DVD Top Menu
+RW
+RW discs contain no Top Menu Data. Top Menu is a 
convenient function. We recommend you create the 
menu before playing a +RW disc on other equipment.
Perform preparation steps 1−4 of “Accessing the 
Management Menus” (➔ 43).
 
e, 
r to select  “Create DVD Top 
Menu”, then 
 
w to select “Start”, then 
 
w to select “Start”, then 
“Create DVD Top Menu” cannot be canceled 
once started.
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 Notes
Recording or editing on the disc may delete the top menu. In that 
case, create the top menu again.
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“Accessing the Setup Menus”
You will have to perform the following step 1 for all 
other operations on pages 46-55.
  With the unit stopped
 
 Notes
Changed settings remain intact even when switching the unit to standby.
 Tips
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN]. Even if you have changed an option, the change is 
not activated until you press [OK]. 
To exit the screen
Press [SETUP].
Set Channels Automatically
The channels are automatically set.
Select to suit the type of antenna you are using.
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menus” (➔ above).
 
e , 
r  to select “Channel” then 
q
 e , 
r  to select “Set Channels 
Automatically”, then 
  e , 
r  to select “Antenna” or “Cable”, 
then 
When a TV (VIERA) supporting HDAVI 
Control 3 is connected via an HDMI cable, 
the following options will be displayed.
[Set Channels via VIERA Link] You can 
acquire the VIERA setting information. 
[Set Channels without VIERA Link]
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Set Channels Manually
The captions you select or modify are used as channel 
names and displayed on the Direct Navigator screen.
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menus” (
➔ above).
 
e , 
r  to select “Channel”, then 
q
 e , 
r  to select “Set Channels 
Manually”, then 
  e , 
r  to select channel.
You can also select channels with the 
numbered buttons.
You can also press [
u, 
i ] to skip several lines.
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Adding and Deleting Channels
To add channels, delete undesired channels, or 
channels that have poor reception.
After selecting a channel (
➔ left, step 4, “Set Channels 
Manually”)
  w , 
q  to select the “Add/Del” column.
 
e , 
r  to select “Added” or “Deleted”.
After selecting the “Channel” column with 
[
w , 
q ], repeat steps 4-6 to set other channels.
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Setting favorite channels
You can define a Favorite list.
After selecting a channel (
➔ left, step 4, “Set Channels 
Manually”)
  w , 
q  to select the “Favorite” column, 
then 
  e , 
r  to select the position on the 
list, then 
After selecting the “Channel” column with 
[ w , 
q ], repeat steps 4-6 to set other channels.
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Selecting the caption
After selecting a channel (
➔ left, step 4, “Set Channels 
Manually”)
  w , 
q  to select the “Caption” column.
 
e , 
r  to select the caption.
After selecting the “Channel” column with 
[
w , 
q ], repeat steps 4-6 to set other channels.
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Setting Menus
Modifying the caption
After selecting a channel (➔ 46, step 4, “Set Channels 
Manually”)
 
w, 
q to select the “Caption” column, 
then 
 
e, 
r to select a character, then 
q to 
move to the next character.
Repeat this step to enter other characters. –
  to confirm changes.
After selecting the “Channel” column with [
w, 
q], repeat steps 4-7 to set other channels. –
 Notes
Available characters for channel captions
A-Z, a-z, 0-9, _, -, (space)
Surf Mode
Select a channel group from which a channel can be 
selected with [CH 
1, 
2].
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menus” (➔ 46).
 
e, 
r to select “Channel”, then 
q
 
e, 
r to select “Surf Mode”, then 
 
e, 
r to select “All” or “Favorite”, 
then 
[All]  To select a channel from all of the 
channels set
[Favorite]  To select a channel from favorite channels
Parental Rating
The V-chip system (➔ 48, Notes) used in this unit allows 
you to limit viewing and recording of certain programs 
that may contain scenes unsuitable for children. If the 
unit starts receiving a broadcast with the set rating 
information, a password screen appears and you will be 
unable to view or record until you enter the password. You 
can view or record after entering your password.
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menus” (➔ 46).
 
e, 
r to select “Channel”, then 
q
 
e, 
r to select “Parental Rating”, 
then 
 
e, 
r to select the rating, then 
U.S. TV Rating: U.S. TV program ratings
MPAA Rating: U.S. movie ratings
CELR Rating: Canadian English ratings
CFLR Rating: Canadian French ratings
Other:  
Only displayed when the unit has downloaded 
new rating from digital broadcast. Set in 
accordance with the instructions on the screen.
 
e, 
r, 
w, 
q to select “On” for “Set”.
e.g., U.S. TV  Rating
Setup
Channel
Setup
Disc
Video
Audio
Display
TV Screen
U.S. TV  RatingSetOnTV-NRViewableTV-YViewableTV-Y7ViewableTV-GViewable
TV-MA----L--S--VTV-14----D--L--S--VTV-PG----D--L--S--V
For details about other ratings (➔ 58, 
Parental Rating List) •
 
w, 
q to move to “Set”, 
e, 
r to 
select the rating item, then 
q
 
e, 
r to select the limitation.
The limitation options that appear depend 
on the rating you select in step 4. Select 
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w, then 
9  Enter a 4-digit password with the 
numbered buttons, then 
A screen appears confirming that you have 
set a password. Press [OK].
If you select “Off ” for “Set”:
A screen appears confirming that you haven’t set a rating. 
Press [OK].
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To change the password
After selecting “Parental Rating” (➔ 47, step 3)
  Enter a 4-digit password with the 
numbered buttons, then 
 
e, 
r to select “Change Password”, 
then 
  Enter the new password with the 
numbered buttons, then 
A screen appears confirming that you have 
set a password. Press [OK]. –
 Tips
To clear the password
(➔ 70, To reset the ratings level settings)
 Notes
Recording may fail when a wrong password was entered for 
scheduled recording settings.
“V-chip” technology enables restricted shows to be locked 
according to TV ratings.
The V-chip system that is used in this set is capable of blocking “NR” 
programs (non rated, not applicable and none) as per FCC Rules Section 
15.120(e)(2). If the option of blocking “NR” programs is chosen “unexpected 
and possibly confusing results may occur, and you may not receive 
emergency bulletins or any of the following types of programming:”
Emergency Bulletins (Such as EAS messages, weather warnings and others)Locally originated programming 
• News • Political 
Public Service Announcements 
• Religious • Sports • Weather
Off Timer
Select how long the unit remains on when it is not being used.
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menus” (➔ 46).
 
e, 
r to select “Setup”, then 
q
 
e, 
r to select “Off Timer”, then 
 
e, 
r to select “2 Hours”, “6 Hours” 
or “Off ”, then 
 
Remote Control
Use this function to synchronize the codes for the 
remote control and the main unit.
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menus” 
(➔ 46).
 
e, 
r to select “Setup”, then 
q
 
e, 
r to select “Remote Control”, 
then 
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e, 
r to select “Set Code 1”, “Set Code 
2”, or “Set Code 3” then 
 to set.
  While pressing and holding , 
press and hold the numbered button 
, , or  corresponding to 
  the code set in step 4 for about 5 
seconds to set.
  to complete.
Clock Settings
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menus” (➔ 46)
 
e, 
r to select “Setup”, then 
q
 
e, 
r to select “Clock Settings”, then 
Set Clock Automatically
After selecting “Clock Settings” (➔ above, step 3).
 
e, 
r to select “Set Clock 
Automatically”, then 
  to start auto setting.
The following dialog appears when setting is complete. Set Clock Automatically
Clock Setting completed successfully.
4/4/2006 12:15 AM
DST........ .......             On
Time Zone ....           EST
  to complete.
 Notes
This may take some time, up to a few hours in some cases.
If the following message appears
SetupSet Clock Automatically
ENTER
Channel
Setup
Disc
Video
Audio
Display
Setting completed as follows.
Finish the setup with this clock time?
Note: Selecting “No” will start channel scanning
again and renew the clock time. 
  12/14/2005  5:28 AM
DST.................. Off
Time Zone.......  ESTYe sNo
If the time is correct, [
w] to select “Yes”, then [OK].
–  If you select “No”, auto setting starts again, then the above 
screen reappears. Repeat this step until the correct time appears.
If the clock is not correct, set the clock with “Adjust Time Zone” 
(➔ 49) or “Set Clock Manually”(➔ 49). •
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Setting Menus
 Tips
To cancel in the middle
Press [RETURN].
Set Clock Manually
After selecting “Clock Settings” (➔ 48, step 3)
 
e, 
r to select “Set Clock Manually”, 
then 
 
w, 
q to select the item you want to change.
 
e, 
r to change the setting.
  to confirm new date and time 
and to initiate the clock.
Set the time change dates for DST
Set the beginning and end dates for DST (➔ 13).
Adjust Time Zone
Adjust the time zone (–1 or 1) if it was not set correctly 
with auto clock setting. You can set this menu only after 
“Set Clock Automatically” is completed (➔ 48).
After selecting “Clock Settings” (➔ 48, step 3)
 
e, 
r to select “Adjust Time Zone”, 
then 
 
e, 
r to select “–1” or “1”, then 
Quick Start
1 Sec. Quick Start for Recording on DVD-RAM. From the 
power off state, recording on DVD-RAM starts about 1 second 
after first pressing [
^ DVD POWER] and then sequentially 
pressing [
* REC] (Quick Start Mode). Power consumption is 
also higher when the unit is turned off if this is set to “On”.
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menus” (➔ 46).
 
e, 
r to select  “Setup”, then 
q
 
e, 
r to select “Quick Start”, then 
 
e, 
r to select “On” or “Off ”, then 
DivX Registration
You need this registration code to purchase and play 
DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content (➔ 29).
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menus” (➔ 46).
 
e, 
r to select  “Setup”, then 
q
 
e, 
r to select “DivX Registration”, 
then 
Restore Default Settings
This returns Setup menus to default settings, except 
for the clock, channel settings, ratings level, closed 
caption, and on-screen language.
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menus” (➔ 46).
 
e, 
r to select “Setup”, then 
q
 
e, 
r to select “Restore Default 
Settings”, then 
 
e, 
r to select “Yes” or “No”, then 
Settings for Playback
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menus” (➔ 46).
 
e, 
r to select “Disc”, then 
q
 
e, 
r to select “Settings for 
Playback”, then 
Ratings
Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.
Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 4-digit 
password with the numbered buttons when the 
password screen is shown.
After selecting “Settings for Playback” (➔ above, step 3)
 
e, 
r to select “Ratings”, then 
 
e, 
r to select ratings limit, then 
  Enter a 4-digit password, then 
  Do not forget your password. –
Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)
[8 No Limit]  All DVD-Video can be played.
[1] to [7]   Prohibits play of DVD-Video with 
corresponding ratings recorded on them.
  [0 Lock All]  Prohibits play of all DVD-Video.
Changing ratings (When level 0 to 7 is selected)
[Unlock Recorder] [Change Password] [Change 
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Audio Language
After selecting “Settings for Playback” (➔ 49, step 3)
 
e, 
r to select “Audio Language”, 
then 
 
e, 
r to select “English”, 
“French”, “Spanish”, “Original”, 
“Other 
”, then 
Subtitle Language
After selecting “Settings for Playback” (➔ 49, step 3)
 
e, 
r to select “Subtitle Language”, 
then 
 
e, 
r to select “Automatic”, 
“English”, “French”, “Spanish”, 
“Other 
”, then
 
Menu Language
After selecting “Settings for Playback” (➔ 49, step 3)
 
e, 
r to select “Menu Language”, 
then 
 
e, 
r to select “English”, 
“French”, “Spanish” , “Other 
”, then 
 Notes
DVD-V Choose the language for audio, subtitles and disc 
menus.
If a language which is not recorded is selected,or if 
languages are already fixed on the disc, the language set as 
the default on the disc will be played instead.
[Original]  The original language of each disc will be 
selected.
[Other 
]  This is the language code setting. Input a code 
number with the numbered buttons (➔ 67, 
“Language code list”).
[Automatic]  If the language selected for “Audio Language” 
is not available, subtitles of that language will 
automatically appear if available on the disc.
Settings for Recording
Recording Time in EP Mode
Select the maximum number of hours for recording in EP mode.
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menus” (➔ 46).
 
e, 
r to select  “Disc”, then 
q
 
e, 
r to select “Settings for 
Recording”, then 
 
 
e, 
r to select “EP-Extended Play 
(6H)” or “EP-Extended Play (8H)”, 
then 
[EP-Extended Play (6H)]
You can record for 6 hours on an unused 4.7 GB disc.
[EP-Extended Play (8H)]
You can record for 8 hours on an unused 4.7 GB disc.
Still Mode (paused video)
Select the type of picture shown when you pause play 
(➔ 77, “Frame and field”).
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menus” (➔ 46).
 
e, 
r to select “Video”, then 
q
 
e, 
r to select “Still Mode (paused 
video)”, then 
 
e, 
r to select “Automatic”, “Field” or 
“Frame”, then 
[Field]  Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic” is 
selected.
[Frame]  Select if you cannot see small text or fine 
patterns clearly when “Automatic” is selected.
Black Level Control
Select “Normal”, “Lighter” or “Darker” to adjust the 
black level control to the desired setting for picture 
enhancement.
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menus” (➔ 46).
 
e, 
r to select “Video”, then 
q
 
e, 
r to select “Black Level Control”, 
then 
Setup Menus
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