Panasonic Dmr Ez37 Operating Instructions Manual

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RQT8849
 Tips
 
“” indicates the track currently playing.
To stop playing
Press [ STOP].
To exit the menu screens
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
To view other pages
Press [, ].
To select the track with the numbered buttons
e.g., “5”:  [0]  [0]  [5]
   “15”:  [0]  [1]  [5]
 
DRIVE
 SELECT
 to select the DVD drive.
 Notes
 
When there is a large amount of still picture data etc. within an 
MP3  le, 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].
When you insert discs which contain both MP3 and still 
pictures (JPEG)
The screen shown below is displayed
ENTER
Playback mode is set to MP3. To display pictures,
please select Pictures Menu from FUNCTIONS.
Press [ENTER].
Using the Tree Screen to Find a Group
Playing MP3s
Playing MP3s
  
001 Both Ends Freezing
002 Lady Starfish
003 Life on Jupiter 
004 Metal Glue 
005 Paint It Yellow
006 Pyjamamama
007 Shrimps from Mars
008 Starry Blue
009 Velvet Cuppermine
010 Ziggy Starfish
Page 001/024
1
1    :  My favorite
2
3
4
5
6 
7
8
9
10  Total                   Track                           Tr e eG            1
T             3
To t a l        3/111
Menu
0   –   9No.
Group No.
Prev.Next
ENTER
Selected group
Track list is shown.
:  Group No.
:  Track No. in the group
:   Track No./Total tracks in all 
groups
  ,  to select a track, then ENTER 
to play.
  From the track list
 while a track is highlighted to 
display the tree screen.
Tr e eG          1/3Menu
No.
G             1
T              1
Total           1/49
CD-RW for Check
/JPEG/
/JPEG/JPEG1/
/JPEG/JPEG2/
/MP3/
MP3/MP3 group1/
MP3/MP3 group2/
MP3/MP3 group2/
0   –   9
:   Selected Group No./Total Group No.
If the group has no compatible track, “- -” is 
displayed as the group number.
:   Selected Group
  ,  to select a group, then 
ENTER
– The track list for the selected group appears.
Advanced Features
[CD]
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 Tips
To stop viewing a picture
Press [ STOP].
To exit the menu screens
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
To view other pages
Press [, , , ] to select “Previous” or “Next”, then press 
[ENTER].
You can also press [, ] to view other pages.
To select the still picture with the numbered buttons
e.g., “5”:  [0]  [0]  [5]
   “15”:  [0]  [1]  [5]
When you insert discs which contain both MP3 and still 
pictures (JPEG)
The screen shown below is displayed
ENTER
Playback mode is set to MP3. To display pictures,
please select Pictures Menu from FUNCTIONS.
1. Press [ENTER] to exit the screen.
2. Press  [FUNCTIONS].
3. Press  [,] to select “Menu”, then press [ENTER].
4. Press  [,] to select “Pictures”, then press [ENTER].
 Notes
 
Still pictures (JPEG) recorded on CD-R/RW can be played on this 
unit.
 
Thumbnails for large JPEG  les and images with aspect ratios 
other than 4:3 may not display.
Selecting Still Pictures in Another FolderPlaying Still Pictures (JPEG)
 Notes
You cannot operate the scroll bar that appears in the Folder screen.
 Tips
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
Playing Still Pictures (JPEG)
  
DRIVE
 SELECT
 to select the DVD drive.
PreviousPage 01/01Next
001Folder 100__DVD002003004
005006007008
 009------
Pictures Menu Picture (JPEG) View
Play
CD (JPEG)
---
Picture (JPEG) View 
screen is shown.
 
 , , ,  to select a picture, 
then 
ENTER to view.
  From the Picture (JPEG) View screen
, , ,  to select “Folder” 
then 
ENTER
CD-RW/ for Check/JPEG/
/JPEG/JPEG1/
/JPEG/JPEG2/
/MP3/
MP3/MP3 group1/
MP3/MP3 group2/(&WMA)/
MP3/MP3 group2/(Layer)/
MP3/MP3 group2/(Layer)/WMA/
/No File/
/PCdate/
/WMA/
/WMA/WMA/
/WMA/WMA/
ENTER
Pictures Menu
CD (JPEG)Folder
F 1/ 2
:  Selected Folder no./Total Folder no.
If the folder has no compatible JPEG  le 
“--” is displayed as the folder no.
:  Selected Folder
  
,  to select the desired folder, 
then 
ENTER
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 Notes
  To return to the picture to its original position
Press [, ] to select the opposite rotation in step 2 and press 
[ENTER].
 
Rotation information is not stored.
Slide Show
Rotate Pictures
Zoom
 Tips
To stop the Slide Show
Press [ STOP].
To change the rate at which pictures are displayed
1  In step 2 above, press [, ] to select “Slide Interval”, then press 
[ENTER].
2  Press [, ] to select desired interval (0 to 30 seconds), then 
press [ENTER].
  From the Picture (JPEG) View screen
 
, , ,  to select “Folder”, 
then 
SUB MENU
Start Slide Show
Slide Interval  
,  to select “Start 
Slide Show” then 
ENTER
Rotate Right
Rotate Left
Zoom In
ENTER
  ,  to select “Rotate 
Right” or “Rotate Left”, 
then 
ENTER
While playing a picture
 
SUB MENU
 While playing a picture
 SUB MENU
  To zoom in:Rotate Right
Rotate Left
Zoom In
ENTER
  ,  to select “Zoom 
In”, then 
ENTER
 Notes
To return to the picture to its original size
Press [, ] to select “Zoom out” in step 2 and press [ENTER].
 
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480 pixels.
Advanced Features
Picture Properties
While playing a picture 
STATUS twice to display picture properties.
 11/30  12:03 AM
Date  11/26/2006     No.  002/030
Shooting Date
 
STATUS again, to exit.
 Notes
Depending on the camera or editing software; shooting dates may 
not be displayed correctly.
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 Notes
 
The speed of Jet Search (27 or 35) can be speci ed via the 
Setup menu ( 43).
 
Recordings made in EP or VP mode may experience distortions or 
vertical scroll at 35 times speed. If so, change speed to 27 times.
 
Depending on your TV, the picture may not be in color or may be 
distorted.
 
Jet Search is automatically canceled after 10 minutes.
 Notes
 
Depending on the tape or an operating condition, the rewind 
speed may change somewhat.
 
The tape counter is reset to “0:00.00” when the tape is rewound to 
the beginning.
 
Depending on the tape, this function may not work.
 Tips
For quicker operation
 
Hold [, ] to start cue/review and release the button to 
restart normal playback.
 Notes
Slow playback is automatically canceled after 10 minutes.
 Notes
Cue/review is automatically canceled after 10 minutes.
Advanced Video  Cassette  Playback
With the unit stopped
 FF to fast-forward the tape.
 
REW
 to rewind the tape.
During playback
PA U S E
 Press and hold for about 
2 seconds.
– Press [ PLAY] to restart normal playback.
During playback
 FF to cue later portions of the tape.
REW to review portion just played.
– Press [ PLAY] to restart normal playback.
During playback
 FF  twice to Jet Search forward.
 
REW  twice to Jet Search in reverse.
– Press [ PLAY] to restart normal playback.
TIME SLIP/     JET REW
Fast-forward/Rewind
Slow playback
Cue/Review
Jet Search
Jet Rewind
Allows to quickly review a portion of the video just 
played, or cue later portions of the tape.Allows high speed search of video in forward or reverse 
direction.
Video tapes will rewind to the beginning of the tape at 
higher-speed.
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RQT8849
 Notes
 
Up to 20 index signals can be searched in either direction.
 
If you overshoot in either direction, press the opposite button to 
correct.
 
For correct operation, make recordings of at least 5 minutes to 
ensure that index signals are not spaced too closely together.
VHS Index Search System (VISS)
The unit automatically records special index signals on a 
tape every time a recording is started (via [
 REC], or a 
scheduled recording). The index search function makes 
use of these index signals to help you  nd the beginning 
of a desired program quickly and easily.
While stopped or during normal play
 
 or .
–
 Each press increases the number of skips.
–
 Press [ STOP] to cancel the search.
S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB)
This unit can play tapes recorded in S-VHS. 
 
Some picture noise may occur depending on the type 
of tape used.
 
It is not possible to fully obtain the high resolution 
S-VHS is capable of. 
 
This unit cannot record in S-VHS.
Advanced Features
 Notes
Only works if there is at least 5 seconds blank space at the end of 
the program. 
When the tape reaches the end of the program, it will 
automatically rewind to the beginning and play again. 
Repeat Playback
During playback or while stopped
PLAY
 Press and hold for about 5 or 
more seconds. 
– Repeat Playback goes on inde nitely until you 
cancel it.
– The “RPt” indication appears on the unit’s display.
–
 Press [ STOP] to stop play.
 Tips
To remove the noise from a paused picture:
Start slow play ( 24), then adjust the tracking.
Manual Tracking
During playback
TRACKING/V-LOCK
CH
 or 
TRACKING/V-LOCK
CH
– Repeat until the picture noise disappears.
To return to auto tracking:
TRACKING/V-LOCK
CH
 (simultaneously).
The unit usually makes tracking adjustments 
automatically, but you may need to do it manually if noise 
appears on a tape recorded on other equipment.
Adjusting the playback picture
Adjust the vertical synchronization to stop the picture 
from shaking while paused.
Vertical Locking Adjustment
 Notes
 
This function may not work with some tapes.
 
You can also adjust vertical synchronization with [CH , ] on the 
main unit.
While paused
TRACKING/V-LOCK
CH
 or 
TRACKING/V-LOCK
CH
– Repeat until the shaking stops.
To return to the standard position:
TRACKING/V-LOCK
CH
 (simultaneously).
 Notes
 
This function may not work with some tapes.
 
You can also adjust the tracking with [CH , ] on the main unit.
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Advanced Video  Cassette  Playback
Stereo  Mono L  Mono R
 No display (Normal audio track) 
Changing Audio during Playback
AUDIO
 repeatedly, to select the audio 
option.
 Tips
Auto Bilingual Selection Function [VHS]
When a stereo broadcast or multi lingual broadcast is recorded 
and played back on the unit, stereo sound will be automatically 
selected in the case of a stereo broadcast and SAP sound will be 
automatically selected in the case of a multi lingual broadcast.
– This function may not work properly if the program is played back 
from a mid point. In a case like this, press [AUDIO] and select the 
right sound. 
– The function will not work with a cassette which has been recorded 
from the external equipment. 
 Notes
Remaining tape time display
 
The displayed time is approximate.
 
The displayed time will be incorrect if you set the wrong tape 
length in “Select Tape Length” in the Setup menu ( 43) and if the 
tape is of poor quality.
On-screen Display Indicators
STATUS
 to display on-screen indicators.
VHS
  Mono L0:00.22
 SP 

VHS drive indicator

Shows which sound mode is selected as follows: 
Stereo:
  Hi-Fi stereo audio
Mono L:
  Mono L audio of the Hi-Fi stereo 
audio
Mono R:
  Mono R audio of the Hi-Fi stereo 
audio
No indicator:
  Normal audio

Operation status

Shows the tape counter and remaining tape time
Pressing [STATUS] to cycle the display as follows:
No display  Tape counter
 Remaining tape time 
 
Press [ CANCEL] to reset the tape counter 
(elapsed time) to “0:00.00”. The tape counter 
is automatically reset when inserting a video 
cassette.

Video cassette-in indicator

Recording mode ( 14)
 Tips
To exit on-screen indicators
Press [STATUS] several times.
The following on-screen indicator will not be displayed 
when this unit is connected to the TV with the DVD 
PRIORITY output terminal. This indicator is only 
displayed when playing a tape in the VCR. The items 
displayed may differ depending on the operating 
conditions. 
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Playing Playlists
Playing Playlists
  
DRIVE
 SELECT
 to select the DVD drive.
With the unit stopped
  
  ,  to select “Playlists”, then
ENTER
  ,  to select “Other Functions” 
then 
ENTER
FUNCTIONSDVD-RAM
Program
CopyDelete
Other Functions
Disc Protection OffPlaylists
DV Camcorder Rec.Flexible Recording
SetupDVD Management
ENTER
Playback
  , , ,  to select the playlist 
to play, then 
ENTER
After selecting a playlist (step 5)
  ,  to select “Properties”, then 
ENTER
– Playlist information (e.g., length and date) is 
shown.
Playlist Properties
  
SUB MENU
Advanced Features
[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.
View Chapters
After selecting a playlist (step 5)
  ,  to select “View Chapters”, 
then 
ENTER
  
SUB MENU
  , , ,  to select the 
chapter, then 
ENTER
 Tips
To return to the playlist screen
Press [SUB MENU], then select “View Playlists” and press [ENTER].
To view other pages
Press [,].
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Preparation:
 
Turn on the unit and connected equipment.
 
[RAM] If the disc is protected, release protection 
( 36).
 
[VHS] Ensure accidental erasure tab is intact.
 
When recording multi lingual broadcasts ( 13)
 
DRIVE
 SELECT
  to select the drive (DVD or 
VHS). 
  Insert a disc or VHS cassette.
  
REC MODE
 to select the recording 
mode ( 14).
 
INPUT SELECT
Recording from an External Device
Recording from a VCR, etc.
Connect cables while the power to both the unit and the 
external device is off.
   Front on the unit
S VIDEOIN 2 VIDEO/MONO
AU DIO
R
L
You can get a 
sharper, clearer 
picture by connecting 
with an S Video cable 
instead of the yellow 
video cable.
Yellow White  Red
S Video cable Audio/video 
cable
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
Perform steps 15 left.
  Start play on the external device.
 
REC
 at the point you want to 
start recording to the disc.
  
PA U S E
 to start recording at the 
point you desire.
Perform steps 15 left.
  
PLAY
 to bring the tape to the 
point at which you want to start 
recording from.
  
PA U S E
 when you reach that point.
  
REC
 to put the unit in recording 
standby.
  Start play on the external device.
Recording to VHS
Recording to DVD
 Tips
 
You can also connect to the IN1 on the rear.
 
If the audio output of the other equipment is monaural, connect to 
L/MONO on the IN2 input terminals at the front.
 Tips
To skip unwanted parts
Press [ PAUSE] to pause recording. (Press again to restart 
recording.)
To stop recording
Press [ STOP].
IN1TV
IN2
DV
ENTER
Input Select
2
3
4 1  ,  to select the input 
where your external 
device is connected, 
then 
ENTER
– Front Panel inputs are IN2.
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RQT8849
 Notes
 
If the desired audio is not recorded, select the kind of audio for 
“Select Audio Channel For DV Input” in the Setup menu ( 42).
 
[RAM] Programs are recorded as a single item; breaks in the 
images create chapters.
 
If you use video camcorders from other manufacturer’s these are 
not guaranteed to work.
 
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 con rm 
correct external connection.
 
You cannot record discs and play discs simultaneously.
Connect cables while the power to both the unit and the 
external device is off.
  Front on the unit
 
4-pin DV Cable
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
  
DRIVE
 SELECT
 to select the DVD drive.
– External DV cannot be recorded to VHS.
  
REC MODE
 to select the recording 
mode for the disc ( 14).
  Insert a disc.
  Turn on the DV equipment and 
pause play on the DV equipment 
at the point you want recording to 
start.
DV connection detected.
CancelRecord to DVD
ENTER
DV camcorder connection
Start recording?
“DV camcorder 
connection” screen 
may appear.
   to select “Record to DVD” then 
ENTER
   to select “Rec.” 
then 
ENTER
Recording from a DV Camcorder
 Tips
When recording  nishes
The con rmation screen appears. 
Press [ENTER] to  nish DV camcorder recording.
To stop recording
Press [ STOP].
The con rmation screen appears. Press [ENTER].
 
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 
on page 28.
Preparation:
 
Turn on the unit.
 
[RAM] If the disc is protected, release protection 
( 36).
When “DV camcorder connection” screen does not 
appear
Perform steps 1–3 ( above).
1.    With the unit stopped 
Press [FUNCTIONS].
2.    Press [, ] to select “Other Functions” then press [ENTER].
3.    Press [, ] to select “DV Camcorder Rec.” then press [ENTER].
You can proceed to step 6 ( right).
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Entering Text
  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
Set
Delete
PQRS p
TUV t
WX Y Z wqrs ( )
uv { }-
xyz
`^|
! ?\
   .
   ,

:
;
ENTER
1234567890
  , , ,  to select 
characters, then 
ENTER
– Repeat this step to enter other characters.
  
STOP
 when you’ve  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 [ENTER].
To enter a space
Press [ CANCEL] then press [ENTER].
To delete a character
Press [ PAUSE] on a character in the name  eld.
To cancel in the middle
Press [RETURN].
Characters will not be saved.
 Notes
Long recording names may not be displayed.
 Display examples
(1)   Current  media
(2)    Shows current recording or play status.
(3)    Channel information
(4)    Status of the other drive
(5)    The current date and time
(6)    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.
(7)   Elapsed play time/Recording mode
(8)   Elapsed recording time and recording mode
Only displayed when receiving a digital 
broadcast:
(9)   Channel
(10) Current  program
(11) Parental Rating of the program ( 45)
(12) Channel  caption
(13) Next  program
(14) Start and  nish times of the program
Status Messages
STATUS
– Press [STATUS] to cycle through available 
displays.
No Display
4 - 1 KPO-SD
English
4 - 1 KPO-SD
English
12/24 6:34 PM

T12    0:01.23 SP
T12  0:12.34 SP 
Remain  1:45 SP
CH 4-
KRON-SDNow: FOOTBALL FOCUSPG: NR
12:00pm - 1:00pm
1:00pm - 2:00pm
DVD-RAM
Rec.
DVD-RAM
Rec.
Next: BASEBALL
VHS Rec.
VHS Rec.
The following messages and displays appear to let 
you know what operations are being performed and 
the status of the unit.
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