Panasonic Dmr Ez37 Operating Instructions Manual

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Advanced Editing  
DRIVE
 SELECT
 to select the DVD drive.
 Tips
To exit the menu screens
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
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.
 
  , , ,  to select a recording.
– Multiple editing ( right, Tips)
Recording Properties
  
SUB MENU
 to display the menu list.
  To view more options
  Press [, ] to select “Edit Recording”, then 
press [ENTER].
 
Items that cannot be selected are gray.
Refer to 
“Editing 
Operations 
to 
Recordings” 
( right).
If you select “View Chapters” ( 33)
Setup Protection
Cancel Protection
Change Thumbnail
Divide Recording
Edit Name
Properties
Edit 
Recording
View Chapters Delete 
Recording
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
Recording Name
  ,  to select “Edit Name” then 
ENTER
– You can give a name for the recording ( 30). [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]
  ,  to select “Properties”, then 
ENTER
– Recording information is shown (e.g., date, 
time).
No. 01
Date  1/  1/2007 Mon
Ch. 12Start 1:02 PM
Rec. Time  1:00(
SP)
FootballProperties
ENTER
Accessing the Recording View
Delete Recording
Editing Operations to Recordings
 Notes
 
You cannot edit during recording or copying.
 
[+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. 
Recordings  Editing
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
Important: Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered.
  ,  to select “Delete 
Recording”, then 
ENTER
   to select “Delete”, then ENTER to 
con rm.
 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.
Recording
Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter
After  nalizing, 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] [+RW]
Recordings 99 49
Chapters Approx. 1000 Approx. 254
Perform steps 14 of “Accessing the Recording View”.
Perform steps 14 of “Accessing the Recording View”.
Perform steps 14 of “Accessing the Recording View”.
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Recordings  Editing
 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.
  ENTER at the point you want to 
divide.
– For quicker editing ( above, Tips)
– Selecting “Preview” then press [ENTER] 
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 [, ] to select 
“Divide” then press [ENTER] to bring to the 
point where you want to divide.
   to select “Divide” then ENTER
– The recording is divided at that point.
Divide Recording
[RAM] 
Once divided, recordings cannot be recombined.
  ,  to select “Divide Recording” 
then 
ENTER
DIRECT NAVIGATORDivide RecordingDVD-RAMPreviewDivide
Exit
00005
08Play
  , to select “Exit” 
then 
ENTER
Perform steps 14 of “Accessing the Recording View” 
( 31).
   to select “Yes”, then 
ENTER
The lock symbol appears 
when the recording is 
protected.
10 10/27 Mon
0708
8 10/27 Mo
n
-- --
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Recording DVD-RAM
[RAM]
Use to prevent accidental erasure of recordings.
Setup Protection/Cancel Protection
  ,  to select “Setup Protection” 
or “Cancel Protection”, then 
ENTER
Perform steps 14 of “Accessing the Recording View” 
( 31).
 Tips
For quicker editing
 
Use Search ( 19), Slow-motion Play or Time Slip ( 20) to  nd 
the desired point.
 
To skip to the start or end of a recording, press [] (start) or 
[] (end).
 
For better precision, use Slow-motion Play and Frame by Frame 
Viewing ( 20).
Change Thumbnail
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
Changes the thumbnail picture shown in the Recording 
View screen.
  ,  to select “Change 
Thumbnail”, then 
ENTER
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Change ThumbnailDVD-RAMChange
Exit
0:01.05
:.Change
08
ENTER
Start play and select
the thumbnail position.
  PLAY to start play.
  ENTER at the point you want to use 
as your thumbnail.
– To change the thumbnail:
Restart play and press [, ] to select 
“Change” then press [ENTER] at the point you 
want to use as the thumbnail.
  ,  to select “Exit”, 
then 
ENTER
Perform steps 14 of “Accessing the Recording View” 
( 31).
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Advanced Editing
  
DRIVE
 SELECT
 to select the DVD drive.
]
  
 Tips
To exit the menu screens
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
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.
  , , ,  to select a 
recording.
  ,  to select “View Chapters”, 
then 
ENTER
[RAM] 
Allows viewing and editing chapters individually.
Properties
Edit Recording
View Chapters Delete Recording  
SUB MENU
 to display the 
menu list. 
  , , ,  to select a chapter.
– Multiple editing ( Tips)
  To play, ENTER
  To edit, 
SUB MENU
 to display the 
menu list.
Refer to “Chapter 
Operations” ( right).
You can go back to the Recording View.
Combine Chapters
Delete Chapter
Create Chapter
View Recordings
Accessing the Chapter View
  ,  to select “Create Chapter” 
then 
ENTERDIRECT NAVIGATOR Create ChapterDVD-RAMCreate
Exit
0:43.21
Play08
Perform steps 17b of “Accessing the Chapter View” ( left).
Create Chapter
  ENTER at the point you want to 
divide.
  ,  to select “Exit” then ENTER
Chapter Operations
 Tips
For quicker editing ( 32, Tips)
 Notes
A short portion of the recording just after the creation point may be 
lost.
Delete Chapter
Important:  Once deleted, recorded contents cannot be 
recovered.
  ,  to select “Delete Chapter”, 
then 
ENTER
   to select “Delete”, then ENTER
   to select “Combine” then ENTER
– The selected chapter gets combined with the 
next chapter.
Combine Chapters
  ,  to select “Combine 
Chapters”, then 
ENTER
Perform steps 17b of “Accessing the Chapter View” ( left).
Perform steps 17b of “Accessing the Chapter View” ( left).
Chapters  Creating, Editing
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Setting DVD On-Screen Menus 
  
DRIVE
 SELECT
 to select the DVD drive.
  
DISPLAY
Menu Item Setting
 ,  to select an item then .
  ,  to select a menu then .
 ,  to select a setting.
 
Follow the on-screen prompts to change 
individual settings.
[DVD]
When playing discs, disc settings can be displayed and 
changed.
Menu options will differ based on disc type and contents.
Accessing the DVD On-Screen Menus
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] 
[-RW‹VR›]
Soundtrack
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]
The disc’s audio attributes appear ( below, Audio attributes).
[DVD-V]
Select the audio and language ( below, Audio attributes, Sound 
track/Subtitle language).
Subtitle[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] 
(Only disc 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-V]
Turn the subtitle on/off and select the language ( below, Sound track/
Subtitle language).
Audio channel [RAM] [-RW‹VR›]
“Changing Audio during Playback” ( 20)
Angle [DVD-V]
Change the number to select an angle.
Disc Menu
 Notes
Some settings may not be changeable, based on the unit’s current 
activity (playing, stopped, etc.) and disc contents.
Sound track/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 sound tracks, subtitles, and angles 
only by using the disc’s menus ( 19).
 Tips
To exit the DVD on-screen menus
Press [DISPLAY].
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[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] 
[-RW‹VR›]
Picture
Set picture mode
Normal:  Default setting
Cinema:    Mellows movies, enhances detail in dark scenes.
DNR (Digital Noise Reduction)“On” reduces noise and picture degradation.
Progressive [Only when you have selected “480p” in 
“TV Type” ( 56)]
Select “On” to enable progressive output.
 
Select “Off ” if the picture is stretched horizontally.
 
When progressive output is on, you cannot use the TV’s closed 
captions, but you can use this unit’s closed captions. Go to this unit’s 
Setup menu to turn on closed captions ( 46).
Transfer [Only when you have selected “On” in 
“Progressive” ( above)]
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.
    
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.
[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.
Signal meter
Allows 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.
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] 
[-RW‹VR›]
V. Surround Sound (Dolby Digital with 2.0 or more 
channels only)
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 over only, 
including a center channel)
When “On”, the volume of the center channel is raised to make 
dialogue easier to hear.
Play Menu
Video Menu
Audio Menu
Other Menu
Setting Menus
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DVD Management
Accessing the Management Menus
  ,  to select “Other Functions” 
then 
ENTER
DVD-RAMFUNCTIONS Cartridge Protection Off
Disc Protection Off
Other Functions
Program
Copydelete
PlaybackPlaylists
Flexible Recording
DV Camcorder Rec.
Setup
DVD Management
  ,  to select “DVD 
Management”, then 
ENTER
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] 
Perform preparation steps 14 of “Accessing the 
Management Menus” ( left).
  ,  select “Disc Name”, then 
ENTER
– You can give a name for the disc ( 30).
 Tips
 
The disc name is displayed in the DVD Management window.
 
With a  nalized discs and +RW, the name is displayed on the Top 
Menu.
[RAM]
Perform preparation steps 14 of “Accessing the 
Management Menus” ( left).
  ,  select “Disc Protection” 
then 
ENTER
   to select “Yes” then ENTER
Protection of cartridge disc
[RAM] (With a cartridge)
With the write-protect tab in the protect 
position, you cannot record to, edit, 
format, or delete from the disc.
Naming Discs
Setting Protection
  With the unit stopped 
Preparation:
 
[RAM] Release protection (disc, cartridge  right). 
 
Insert a disc.
 Tips
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN]. 
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
  
DRIVE
 SELECT
 to select the DVD drive.
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[RAM] 
Perform preparation steps 14 of “Accessing the 
Management Menus” ( 36).
  ,  select “Delete All 
Recordings” then 
ENTER
   to select “Yes” then ENTER
   to select “Start” then ENTER
– A message appears when deleting is  nished.[RAM[ [-RW‹V›] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]
Perform preparation steps 14 of “Accessing the 
Management Menus” ( 36).
   to select “Yes” then ENTER 
  ,  to select “Format Disc 
(DVD)” then 
ENTER
 Notes
 
Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while formatting. This 
can render the disc unusable.
 
When a disc 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] 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[ The disc cannot be formatted if the write protect tab ( 36) 
is switched to “PROTECT”. Release the protection to continue.
 
The message “Unable to format” appears when trying to format 
discs the unit cannot use.
  ENTER to complete.
 Notes
Deleting does not work if one or more recordings are protected.
Formatting DiscsDeleting All Recordings
  ENTER to complete.
   to select “Start” then ENTER
– Formatting starts ([RAM] may take up to a 
maximum of 70 minutes).
–
 A message appears when formatting is 
 nished. Important:  Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered. Important:  Once formatted, contents cannot be 
recovered.
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DVD Management
  ENTER to complete.
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] 
You can play these discs on compatible DVD players by 
 nalizing it on the unit.
The menu you create with the unit can also be used on 
most DVD players.
Perform preparation steps 14 of “Accessing the 
Management Menus” ( 36).
   to select “Yes”, then ENTER
  ,  to select “Finalize”, then 
ENTER
 Notes
 
Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while  nalizing. This 
can render the disc unusable.
 
When  nalizing a high-speed recording compatible disc, it 
may take longer than displayed on the con rmation screen 
(approximately 4 times longer).
 
After  nalizing
–  [-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  nalizing.
–  The disc  nalized on the unit may not be playable on other 
players 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  nished recording and try to eject the disc, a screen 
asking if you want to  nalize the disc appears ( 15).
Finalizing
  , to select desired item, then 
ENTER
 
DVD’s Top Menu:
The Top Menu appears  rst.
 
First Recording:
The disc content is played without displaying 
the Top Menu. 
Selecting Whether to Show the Top Menu 
First
  ,  to select “Playback will 
start with:”, then 
ENTER
   to select “Start”, then ENTER
– Finalizing starts and cannot be canceled 
(may take up to 15 minutes). 
([-R]DL] [+R]DL] up to 60 minutes)
– A message appears when  nalizing is 
 nished. [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
Before  nalizing a disc, select whether the top menu 
shows after  nalizing.
Perform preparation steps 14 of “Accessing the 
Management Menus” ( 36).
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   to select “Start”, then ENTER
– “Create DVD Top Menu” cannot be canceled 
once started.
– “Create DVD Top Menu” takes a few minutes.
  ENTER to complete.
[+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 14 of “Accessing the 
Management Menus” ( 36).
  ,  to select “Create DVD Top 
Menu”, then 
ENTER
   to select “Start”, then ENTER
 Notes
 
Recording or editing on the disc may delete the Top menu. In that 
case, create the Top menu again.
 
You cannot use the Top menu for playing on this unit.
Create DVD Top Menu
Setting Menus
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Changing the Unit’s Settings
  ,  to select “Other Functions” 
then 
ENTER
  ,  to select “Setup” then ENTER
Menus Items  Options
SetupCable
Audio Language Setting Channel Settings
Setup Channnel
Disc
Video
Audio
Display
TV Screen
VHS
Signal Source (Antenna / RF IN)
Set Channels Automatically
Channel Settings
Closed Caption
  ,  to select a menu 
then  to go to the item list.
  ,  to select an item to change 
then 
ENTER
  ,  to choose an option 
then 
ENTER
– Some options require different operations; 
follow the on-screen prompts.
Accessing the Setup menuSummary of Settings
All factory default settings are indicated with “Underlined” 
text.
Channel
Setup
 Tips
To return to the previous screen
  Press [RETURN]. Even if you have changed an option, the change 
is not activated until you press [ENTER].
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
  With the unit stopped 
 Notes
Changed settings remain intact even when switching the unit to 
standby.
Signal Source (Antenna / RF IN)Select to suit the type of antenna you are using.
[Antenna] [Cable]
Set Channels Automatically
Channel Settings ( 55)
Closed Caption ( 46)
[Set]:  Choose whether to show closed captions.
[Analog]:  Settings for closed captions in analog broadcasts.
[Digital]:  Settings for closed captions in digital broadcasts.
[Digital Setting]:   Detailed settings for closed captions.
[CC reset]:   Resets settings for closed captions.
 
For details ( 46, Setting the Closed Caption)
Audio Language SettingSelect the preferred digital broadcast language. 
[English] [French] [Spanish]
Off TimerSelect how long the unit remains on when it is not being used.
[2 Hours] [6 Hours] [Off]
Remote Control Code ( 67)[Set Code 1] [Set Code 2] [Set Code 3]
Clock SettingsPress [ENTER] to show the following settings.
Set Clock Automatically ( 57)
Set Clock Manually ( 54)
Set the time change dates for DST ( 57)
Set the beginning and end dates for DST.
Adjust Time Zone ( 57)This corrects the time set in Auto Clock Setting.
The status is not displayed on the Setup menu when the Auto 
Clock Setting is not set.
[1] [0] [1]
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  rst pressing the [ DVD/VHS 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”.
[On] [Off]
Restore Default SettingsThis returns Setup menus to default settings, except for the clock, 
channel settings, ratings level, closed caption, and on-screen 
language.
[Yes] [No]
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