Panasonic Dmr Ez37 Operating Instructions Manual
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11 RQT8849 Copying (DVD VHS) Preparation: Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. [VHS] Ensure accidental erasure tab is intact. Insert a VHS tape with enough space for recording. Select the VHS recording mode ( 14). Insert the disc containing the program to be copied. Stop the tape at the point where you want to start copying to. On the main unit COPYINGCOPYING Press and hold for about 3 seconds. Check if copying starts properly (“COPY” is displayed on this unit’s display). Copying automatically stops when playback of the disc nishes or the tape reaches its end. Notes If you start copying when the resume function is activated, the DVD is copied from the beginning of the recording you had stopped from. To copy a whole disc, press [ STOP] to deactivate it before copying ( 7). When copying doesn’t start, the “COPYING” indicator on the main unit blinks for about 7 seconds. Check if the unit is properly prepared. Tips Additional navigation You can begin the same kind of copy by using Copy Navigator. Use the operations listed below instead of the operation shown above. 1. Press [FUNCTIONS]. 2. Press [, ] to select “Copy” then press [ENTER]. Copy Navigator screen appears. 3. Press [, ] to select “DVD to VHS” then press [ENTER]. When you start copying from the selected recording 1. Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. 2. Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. 3. Press [, , , ] to select the recording you want to start, then press [ENTER]. 4. Go to the operation shown above. Index signals are automatically recorded on the tape according to the division of recordings on the DVD [ 25, VHS Index Search System (VISS)]. To cancel copying in the middle Press [ STOP]. You can also press and hold [RETURN] for about 3 or more seconds to cancel copying in the middle. All contents on the disc are automatically copied onto the tape. [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [-RW‹VR›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [VHS] Finalized discs cannot be copied on this unit. COPYINGCOPYING COPYING indicator Basic Operations .JOEC.JOEC
12 RQT8849 Important: Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered. Deleting Recordings Tips Icons such as “ [RAM] ” indicate usable discs. Refer to pages 62 and 63. [RAM] Deleting an item increases the available disc space by the amount of space taken by the item 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). Notes You cannot delete while recording or copying. [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Even if you have set protection on other equipment, such recordings are deleted. Delete Navigator [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] DRIVE SELECT to select the DVD drive. - - DELETE Navigator Recordings Previous Page 02/02Next DVD-RAM- - - -- -- - 0807 10 10/23 Mon 8 10/23 Mon DeleteSelectPrevious NextSUB MENU 07 , to select “Delete” then ENTER , , , to select the recording, then ENTER FUNCTIONSDVD-RAMCartridge Protection Off Disc Protection Off ENTER Program PlaybackDelete Other FunctionsCopy With the unit stopped to select “Delete”, then ENTER Tips To return to the previous screen Press [RETURN]. To view other pages Press [, , , ] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press [ENTER]. You can also press [, ] to view other pages. Multiple editing Select with [, , , ] and press [ PAUSE]. (Repeat.) A check mark appears. Press [ PAUSE] again to cancel. Deleting Recordings During Playback [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] to select “Delete” then ENTER During playback DELETE POWERPOWER SLOW/SEARCH SCHEDULE ENTER FUNCTIONS TV/VIDEO PA U S ESTOP 321 654 987 0 REC MODE RETURNSUB MENU CM SKIP DIRECTNAVAIGATAAOR DISPLAYAUDIO REC DRIVE SELECT F RecSTATUS CHAPTERCREATE INPUT SELECT CANCELDELETE CH CH PLAY VOL DVD/VHS VCR/TV TRACKING/V-LOCK SKIP/INDEXREWFF TIME SLIP/ JET REW RESET Preparation: Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. [RAM] If the disc is protected, release protection ( 36). Insert a disc and press [ OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the tray. .JOEC.JOEC
13 RQT8849 Important Notes for Recording Analog broadcasts: [RAM] [VHS] Both Main and SAP audio can be recorded. You can change the audio during playback ( 20, Changing Audio during Playback). Main SAP Hello Hola If you record from external equipment Select both “Main” and “SAP” on the external equipment. Digital broadcasts: Press [AUDIO] to switch audio. The selected audio only is recorded. [VHS] Digital broadcasts cannot be recorded to video tape. [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Select the Main or SAP audio before recording. [ 42, Multi-channel TV Sound (Analog)] The selected audio only is recorded. Main Hello If you record from external equipment Select “Main” or “SAP” on the external equipment. [RAM] [VHS] Recorded in 16:9 aspect (Widescreen) 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 ( 82). [VHS] Digital broadcasts cannot be recorded to video tape. [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Recorded in 4:3 aspect It 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 ( 82) compatible DVD-RAM. [RAM] CPRM compatible discs only[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Ye s N o12 cm (5) Recording of multi lingual broadcasts Recording of Widescreen broadcasts Copy-once Recording Playing the disc on other DVD players Recording to DVD-R DL and +R DL [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] The disc must be nalized after recording or copying ( 38). It is necessary to nalize DVD-R, etc. on this unit after recording or copying. You can then play them in the same manner as a commercially sold DVD-Video. However, the discs become play-only and you can no longer record or copy . You can record and copy again if you format DVD-RW. CHG SEARCHENTEROFFM E N URETURN T OP MENUDISPL AYV OLONA . S U RR O U NDMONI TOR MOD E PICTURE MODER E P E ATOPENDC IN 9V /ICD SEQUENTIALDISCDOUBLE RE-MASTER // DISC EXCHANGE DISC SKIP OPEN/CLOSE12345 Record to DVD-R, etc. FinalizePlay on other DVD equipment [+RW]We recommend you create the menu before playing a +RW disc on other equipment ( 39). DVD-R DL and +R DL discs have two layers of recording surface on one side. [-R]DL] Recordings are divided when recording changes from the rst layer to the second. Some images and audio may be lost at this point. [+R]DL] Recordings are not divided in this way when recording changes from the rst layer to the second, but play may stop momentarily at the point where the layers change. Recordings are divided when they exceed 8 hours in length. (Disc inner side) (Disc outer side) The second layer The available space The rst layer Recording 1 Recording 2 Recording/Playback direction Recording 3 DVD-R DL Layer change: Recording divided, some images and audio lost. Basic Operations Advanced Features .JOEC.JOEC
14 RQT8849 DVD Recording Modes and Durations Advanced Recording EP (6H)2 EP (8H) LP SP XP Recording time Picture quality 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 “EPExtended Play (6H)” in the Setup menu ( 41). The sound quality is better when using “EPExtended Play (6H)” than when using “EPExtended Play (8H)”. 3 Refer to “Recording to DVD-R DL and +R DL” ( 13). VHS Recording Modes and Durations 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. Tips FR (Flexible recording mode) You can set FR mode when programming scheduled recordings and exible recording ( 16). Maximum number of recordings recorded to a disc [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] 99 recordings on a disc [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] 49 recordings on a disc To prevent recording errors: Set a scheduled recording period slightly longer than the actual program (to make sure the program is recorded in full). Notes A tape recorded in VP mode by the unit cannot be played back by other VCRs. It takes more time for automatic tracking to work when playing tapes recorded with VP mode, and it may not work at all with some tapes. Do tracking manually if this is the case ( 25). Tips To prevent recording errors: Set a scheduled recording period slightly longer than the actual program (to make sure the program is recorded in full). If the image quality is important to you or if you wish to store the tape for a long period, select “SP”. The unit can play tapes recorded in LP mode on other equipment. AUTO Mode Scheduled recording 2nd program (60 min) 30 min at SP15 min at SP45 min at EP Video tape (e.g.: 60-minute cassette)1st program (30 min) – It is not possible to automatically activate VP mode. – The tape length must be set correctly ( 43). – Picture distortion may occur when SP switches to EP. – AUTO Mode may not function on some tapes. Recording Mode Digital broadcasts cannot be recorded to video tape. DVD-RAM DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R, +RW (4.7 GB)DVD-R DL3, +R DL3 (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 (122) hours 8 (62) hours14 hours 20 minutes (10 hours 45 minutes2) FR (Flexible Recording)8 hours maximum8 hours maximum for one side8 hours maximum14 hours 20 minutes maximum Durations SPYou can record the length shown on the tape. EP 3 times the length of SP mode. VP 5 times the length of SP mode. AUTOAutomatically switches the recording mode to EP mode during a recording if there is not enough tape left to record the program in SP mode.Recording Mode .JOEC.JOEC
15 RQT8849 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. to select “Yes”, then ENTER [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] Finalize 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? this unit. You can Finalize it later. Press “REC” to start finalizing. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to postpone finalizing. The disc can be played only on After recording, if you press [ OPEN/CLOSE] to eject the disc, the following screen may appears. REC to start nalizing. or OPEN/CLOSE to eject the disc without nalizing. When the format con rmation screen is displayed When removing a Recorded Disc Notes You cannot stop nalizing once you have started it. Tips If you want to provide the disc with a name or set play menu select, select “Disc Name” ( 36) or “Playback will start with:” ( 38) in “DVD Management” before nalizing. Refer to “Finalizing” ( 38) for more detail of nalizing. Tips Refer to “Formatting Discs” ( 37) for more detail of formatting. Advanced Features Selecting Audio Channels to record AUDIO to select the audio. Stereo SAP Mono Changing during recording changes the recorded sound. Stereo: Main audio (stereo) If the broadcast is “MonoSAP”, 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 12 DVD-RAM Stereo(( [-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 ( 42). [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 a digital broadcast with more than one language channel, set the language in “Audio Language Setting” in the Setup menus ( 40). 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 “Audio Language Setting” in the Setup menu. AUDIO to select the audio. When receiving an analog broadcast When receiving a digital broadcast e.g., “English” is selectedCH 12 DVD-RAM English 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 .JOEC.JOEC
16 RQT8849 Advanced Recording Specifying the Recording Time [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [VHS] Digital broadcasts cannot be recorded to video tape. This function allows specifying the length of recording time up to 4 hours. [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] The unit sets the best possible picture quality that ts the recording within the remaining disc space. The recording mode becomes FR mode. Refer to “FR (Flexible Recording)” ( 14). Flexible Recording With the unit stopped F Rec Flexible Recording StartCancel Record in FR mode. Set recording time Max recording time 8 Hour 0 Min. 8 Hour 0 Min. , to select “Hour” and “Min.” and , to set the recording time. When you want to start recording , , , to select “Start”, then ENTER Recording starts. Notes This function does not work during scheduled recording or Flexible Recording. Recording stops and the set time is cleared if you press [ STOP]. The unit turns off automatically when the time to stop recording is reached as long as you do not operate the unit. Tips To exit the screen Press [RETURN]. To stop recording partway Press [ STOP]. To show the remaining recording time Press [STATUS] to show the remaining recording time. Remaining time Rec. 0:59 Stereo DVD-RAM CH 20 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 dif cult 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: If you select XP mode, the program will not t on one disc. A second disc is necessary for 30 minutes of the program. 4.7 GB DVD-RAM 4.7 GB DVD-RAM4.7 GB DVD-RAM4.7 GB DVD-RAM If you select SP mode, the program will t on one disc. However there will be 30 minutes remaining disc space. If you select “Flexible Recording” the program will t on one disc perfectly. During recording REC repeatedly until the desired time is reached. The recording time and the unit’s display changes as follows: Counter (Cancel) OFF 0:30 OFF 1:00 OFF 4:00 OFF 1:30 OFF 3:00 OFF 2:00 .JOEC.JOEC
17 RQT8849 [RAM] Allows playback of a previous recording, while recording something else. Playing while you are recording Chasing Playback During recording PLAY (at least 20 seconds after recording starts). [RAM] Allows playback from the beginning of the recording you are recording. Simultaneous Record and Playback During recording , , , to select the recording to play, then ENTER You can play DVD or VHS while recording to the other drive. The recording will not be affected DVD playback ( 7, 19, 20, 27) VHS playback ( 7, 24 to 26) Tips To stop play Press [ STOP] once. To stop recording Press [ STOP], at least 2 seconds after chasing playback stops. Tips To stop play Press [ STOP]. To exit the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. To stop recording After play stops 1. Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit screen. 2. Press [ STOP]. Notes During playing while you are recording, you cannot edit or delete recordings. Closed captions will not appear during simultaneous record and playback. Advanced Features Notes You cannot play a tape with the DVD PRIORITY output terminals while recording or making a scheduled recording on a disc ( 50). .JOEC.JOEC
18 RQT8849 To cancel a scheduled recording in progress to select “Stop recording”, then ENTER To release the unit from recording standby (Before recording starts) Check, Change, or Delete Programs – See “Tips” ( right) for explanation of icons displayed. , to select the program. CANCEL RESET or DELETE to delete. – You cannot delete programs that are currently recording. ENTER to modify the program. , , , to make changes, then ENTER STOP – Con rmation screen appears. Tips You can enter up to 16 programs a month in advance. Channel No Date On CheckOff Drive ModeSchedule List DVD VHS 5/ 4 Fri 6:11 PM Remaining Recording Time 0:33 XP 2:00 SP New Scheduled Recording Schedule List screen icons : Currently recording : Programs are overlapped. Recording of the program with the later start time starts when the earlier program nishes recording. : 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. (disc) : Recording stopped (Dirty disc, etc.) PG!: Recording may become impossible when a wrong password is entered through the unit’s parental rating setting procedure. Check OK: Recordable (disc) (Date): The last day of daily or weekly recording. (disc) !: It may not be possible to record because: – the disc is write-protected. – there is no more space left (disc). – the number of possible recordings has reached its maximum (disc). Overlap: When the date and time overlap with another scheduled recording, only a part of the program can be recorded (disc). --: When the drive is set to VHS, “--” is displayed. POWERDVD/VHS – The unit turns on and “” on the unit’s display goes out. POWERDVD/VHS – “” lights on the unit’s display. The scheduled recording list can be viewed even when the unit is off. Notes Recording stops and the scheduled recording is deleted. (Daily and weekly schedules remain and scheduled recording will start as programmed.) Be sure to press [ DVD/VHS POWER] to return the unit to standby mode before the scheduled recording time. Scheduled recording will work only if “” is displayed. Advanced Scheduled Recording Notes Recording may fail if there are changes to the station’s programming. The password screen appears when setting parental ratings ( 44). Unless you enter the correct password, recording the program with parental ratings may fail. DRIVE SELECT to select the drive. .JOEC.JOEC
19 RQT8849 [DVD-V] Generally, menu screens that appear on the TV may be navigated as follows: , , , to select an item, then ENTER You can sometimes use the numbered buttons to select an item. [RAM] [-R] [-R\DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] Advanced Disc Playback Menu Screens on the TV Selecting Recordings to Play , , , to select the recording you want to watch, then ENTER Search Direct Play During playback or – There are 5 search speeds. Each press increases the search speed. – Press [ PLAY] to restart normal playback. Notes If “” appears on the TV, the operation is prohibited by the unit or disc. Tips To select the recording with the numbered buttons e.g., “5”: [0] [5] “15”: [1] [5] To view other pages Press [, , , ] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press [ENTER]. – You can also press [, ] 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 ( 82, CPRM) During playback, you can access speci c recordings or scenes through direct entry of the numbered buttons. e.g., “5”: [0] [5] “15”: [1] [5] [CD] (MP3 and JPEG discs only) e.g., “5”: [0] [0] [5] “15”: [0] [1] [5]3 2 1 6 5 4 9 8 7 0 CANCEL RESET - - DIRECT NAVIGATOR Recordings Previous Page 02/02Next DVD-RAM- - - -- -- - 0807 SelectPrevious Next 10 10/23 Mon 8 10/23 Mon PlaySUB MENU [RAM] Allows you to increase the play speed slightly without distorting the audio. Quick View (Play 1.3) During playback PLAY (Press and hold.) – Press again to return to normal speed. Tips Depending on the disc, search may not be possible. Skip During playback or while paused or – Each press increases the number of skips. Advanced Features Tips To return to the menu screen Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] or [SUB MENU]. .JOEC.JOEC
20 RQT8849 [RAM] [-R] [-R\DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] [RAM] [-R] [-R\DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] Slow-motion Play Frame-by-Frame Viewing [RAM] [RAM] [-R] [-R\DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] Use to skip in 1-minute or 10-minute increments. Time Slip Create Chapters , to select the time, then ENTER – Each press of or advances the interval by 1 minute (press and hold for 10-minute intervals). While paused or – There are 5 slow-motion speeds. Each press increases the speed. – Press [ PLAY] to restart normal playback. While paused ENTER – Each press shows the next or previous frame. – Press and hold to advance or reverse frame-by- frame in succession. – Press [ PLAY] to restart normal playback. Available audio will differ based on disc type. See below. e.g.: [RAM] “Stereo” is selected. Play Stereo DVD-RAM [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] Stereo Mono L Mono R [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] When playing an analog multi lingual 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 sound track language ( 34). Soundtrack1 ENG e.g., English is the selected language. Changing Audio during Playback AUDIO to select the audio. Notes If continued for approx. 5 minutes, slow-motion play pauses automatically (except [DVD-V]). [RAM] [-R] [-R\DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] Skips 1-minute forward with each press. CM Skip During playback CM SKIP During playback CHAPTERCREATE Tips You can skip to the start of a chapter by pressing [, ]. 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” ( 42). Alternatively, you may connect to an ampli er or system component with an audio cable and change the input on the ampli er or system component to suit the connection ( 52). During playback TIME SLIP Advanced Disc Playback .JOEC.JOEC