Panasonic Dmr Ez37 Operating Instructions Manual

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  Cassette eject button .....................................( 65)
  Disc tray open/close button .............................( 7)
  Start recording .................................................( 8)
  Stop button ..................................................( 7, 8)
  Play/1.3 button ..............................................( 7)
  DVD/VHS POWER on/off button 
(/I POWER) ..................................................( 6)
 
Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. 
In the standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount 
of power.
  IN2 input terminals (IN2) ...............................( 28)  DVD/VHS drive indicator .................................( 7)
 
Lights when the DVD or VHS drive is selected.
  DRIVE SELECT button....................................( 7) 
Drive changes each time you press [DRIVE SELECT].
  Channel Select ................................................( 6)
  Connector for a digital video (DV) 
camcorder .....................................................( 29)
  Reset button ..................................................( 67)
  One Touch Copying operation button
 
From VHS to DVD .............................................( 10)
 
From DVD to VHS .............................................( 11)
  Recording indicator
  TV indicator
 
The indicator lights during the TV mode and it goes out during 
the VCR mode. You can switch the mode by using [VCR/TV] 
(
 6)
.
  Main display section
  Tape indicator
  Disc indicator
 
This indicator lights up when a disc that is supported by this unit 
is inserted.
  Scheduled recording indicator ( 9)On: 
  When a scheduled recording program is registered and a 
recordable disc or tape is inserted.
Flashes:
  The scheduled recording indicator  ashes when the unit cannot 
go to scheduled recording standby (e.g. there is no disc or tape, 
etc). It does not  ash if Quick Start is off.
  Progressive indicator 
This indicator lights up when you select “On” in “Progressive” 
(
 35).
The Unit’s Display
Main Unit
IN 2 /MONO
AUD I O
R
LS VIDEOIN 2 VIDEO/MONO
AUD I O
R
L
DRIVE SELECTREC
RESET
CH
OPEN/CLOSEEJECT
POWERCOPYING




 
	
COPYINGCOPYINGCOPYING
Cassette 
compartment
The unit’s display Remote Control 
signal sensor Disc tray
Opening the front panel
Press down on the
        part with your  nger.
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Disc typeRewritable
Finalization Needed1Recording 16:9 aspect 
picture2
Recording broadcasts 
that allow one copy 
(CPRM) ( 13)Standard symbol
DVD-RAM
YesNoYesYes
[RAM]
DVD-R
No Yes No (4:3 aspect) No[-R] before  nalization
[DVD-V] after  nalization
DVD-R DL
No Yes No (4:3 aspect) No[-R]DL] before  nalization
[DVD-V] after  nalization
DVD-RW
Yes Yes No (4:3 aspect) No[-RW‹V›] before  nalization[DVD-V] after  nalization
+R No Yes No (4:3 aspect) No[+R]
 before  nalization
[DVD-V] after  nalization
+R DL No Yes No (4:3 aspect) No[+R]DL]
 before  nalization
[DVD-V] after  nalization
+RWYes No No (4:3 aspect) No
[+RW]
 
The explanations concerning discs are indicated by [DVD], and those concerning video cassette are indicated by 
[VHS].
Disc Handling
1
  Finalization needed for playback on other equipment ( 38).
[RAM] can be played back on Panasonic DVD recorders and 
DVD-RAM compatible DVD players.
[-R]DL] and [+R]DL] can be played back only on equipment compatible 
with these discs.
2
  For further information ( 13, Important Notes for Recording)
 
Use of Panasonic discs is recommended. 
For available recording times for different discs under 
different recording modes, see “DVD Recording 
Modes and Durations” on page 14. Formatting and/or 
recording/initializing constraints may prevent you from 
playing or recording certain discs.
 
Please see specifications ( 81) for compatible disc 
versions and recording speeds.
Usable Discs for Recording and Playback
 Tips
Visit Panasonic’s homepage for more information 
about DVDs.
http://www.panasonic.com/playDVD-R
Buy Discs from www.panasonic.com and receive 
Special 20% Discount!
Coupon Code: DVDMEDIA
Offer good only in 50 United States.
 Notes
 
[RAM] will show an increase in available space whenever a 
recording has been erased.
 
[-RW‹V›] and [+RW] discs will only show an increase in available 
space when their last recording has been erased.
 
[-R] [-R]DL] [+R] [+R]DL] The discs will show no increase in available 
space after deleting recordings.
 
You may not be able to record depending on the condition of the 
discs and you may not be able to play them due to the condition of 
the recording.
 
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Disc typeStandard symbol Uses
DVD-Video
[DVD-V]High quality movie and music 
discs
DVD-RW
(DVD Video 
Recording 
format)
[-RW‹VR›]DV D - RW video recorded on 
another DVD recorder

 
You can play programs that 
allow “One time only recording” 
if they have been recorded to a 
CPRM compatible disc.
 
By formatting ( 37) the 
disc, you can record to it in 
DVD-Video format.
 
It may be necessary to  nalize 
the disc on the equipment used 
for recording.
Audio CD
[CD] 
Recorded audio and music 
(including CD-R/RW
)
 
CD-R and CD-RW with music 
recorded in MP3 ( 64)
 
Still pictures (JPEG) recorded 
on CD-R/RW


  Play may be impossible on some DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format), CD-R or CD-RW discs due to the condition of the recording.
 
You can play still pictures (JPEG), CD-DA and MP3 format data recorded on CD-R/RW. Close the session or  nalize the disc after recording.
 
The producer of the disc can control how discs are played. So you may not always be able to control play as described in these operating 
instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.
 2.6/5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm (5)

 3.95/4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring
 
DVD-R recorded in DVD Video Recording format
 
DVD-R (DVD-Video format), DVD-R DL, DVD-RW 
(DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL recorded on another 
unit and not finalized ( 82)
 
PAL discs
 
DVD-Video with a region number other than “1” or “ALL”
 
Blu-ray, HD DVD
 
DVD-Audio
 
Video CD
 
DVD-ROM, +R 8 cm (3), CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, 
Photo CD, CVD, SVCD, SACD, MV-Disc, PD, DivX 
Video Disc, etc.
 Notes
Note about using a DualDisc:
The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the 
technical speci cations of the Compact Disc Digital Audio 
(CD-DA) format so play may not be possible.
Play-only DiscsDiscs that Cannot be Played
 
The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for loss of recorded or edited 
material due to a problem with the unit or recordable media, and accepts no responsibility and offers no 
compensation for any subsequent damage caused by such loss. 
Examples of causes of such losses are

 A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD Recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by 
another company.
 
A disc used as described above and then played again in this unit.
 
A disc recorded and edited with a DVD Recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company is 
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MP3s and Still Pictures (JPEG)
MP3 File Information
Still Picture (JPEG) Information
Playable 
discs[CD]
File format MP3
Files must have the extension “.mp3” 
or “.MP3”.
Number 
of folders 
(groups)Maximum number of folders (groups) 
recognizable:
99 folders (groups) (including the root 
folder)
Number of 
 les (tracks)Maximum number of  les (tracks) 
recognizable:
999  les (tracks) (Total number for all 
the MP3, JPEG and other type of  les.)
Bit rates 32 kbps to 320 kbps
Sampling 
frequency16 kHz/22.05 kHz/24 kHz/
32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz
ID3 tags not compatible
 
If there is a large amount of still picture data etc. within 
an MP3 file, play may not be possible.
Playable 
discs [CD] 
File format JPEG
Files must have the extension “.jpg” or 
“.JPG”.
Number of 
pixelsbetween 3434 and 61444096
(Sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)
Number of 
foldersMaximum number of folders 
recognizable:
99 folders (including the root folder)
Number of 
 lesMaximum number of  les recognizable:
999  les (Total number for all the MP3, 
JPEG and other type of  les.)
MOTION 
JPEGnot compatible
 Notes
[CD] 
Compatible formats: ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended 
formats) and Joliet
 
This unit is compatible with multi-session; however, reading or play 
of the disc may take time if there are a lot of sessions.
 
Operation may take time to complete when there are many  les 
(tracks) and/or folders (groups); some  les (tracks) may not display 
or be playable.
 
Images recorded at a very high resolution may take a long time to 
display.
 
English alphabetical characters and Arabic numerals are displayed 
correctly. Other characters may not display correctly.
 
The display order on this unit may differ from how the order is 
displayed on a computer.
 
Depending on how you create the disc (writing software),  les 
(tracks) and folders (groups) may not play in the order you number 
them.
 
This unit is not compatible with packet-write format.
 
Depending on the recording conditions, the disc may not play.
 Tips
[CD]You can play MP3s and still pictures (JPEG) on this unit by making 
folders as shown below. Depending on how you create the disc 
(writing software), play may not be in the order you number the 
folders.
How to structure MP3 folders
Pre x with 3-digit numbers in the 
order you want to play them.
Order of playRoot
Group001001
001track.mp3
002track.mp3
003track.mp3
001track.mp3
002track.mp3
003track.mp3
001track.mp3
002track.mp3
003track.mp3
004track.mp3
002 001
003Group
Group
Structure of still pictures (JPEG)
Files inside a folder are displayed in the order they were updated or 
taken.
 
When the highest level folders are 
“DCIM” folders, they are displayed 
 rst on the tree.Root
Order of play
001002 
P0000010.jpg
P0000011.jpg
P0000012.jpg
P0000003.jpg
P0000004.jpg
P0000005.jpg
P0000001.jpg
P0000002.jpg
P0000006.jpg
P0000007.jpg
P0000008.jpg
P0000009.jpg
003
004
FolderFolder
Folder
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OPEN/CLOSE
 to open the tray. 
– Insert a disc.
  
OPEN/CLOSE
 to close the tray.
Inserting Discs
Holding a discHandle discs by the edges to avoid inadvertently scratching or getting 
oil from your  ngers on the disc. Do not touch the signal surface of 
discs (the shiny side).
Cleaning discsDiscs are not indestructible and occasionally dirt or condensation 
may appear. Clean by gently wiping with a soft, dry lint-free cloth in a 
straight line from the center of the disc to the edge of the disc.
Return discs to their cases when not in use; this helps to protect 
against scratches and dirt.
Storing discsDo not place or store discs in the following locations:
 
Direct sunlight
 
Very dusty or humid areas
 
Near a heat source
 
Places that undergo extreme shifts in temperature (condensation can 
occur)
 
Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur
Discs to avoid
 
Discs that are not perfectly circular in shape
 
Warped discs, which may not balance properly in your unit, causing 
improper operation or damage to the unit
 
Cracked discs
 
Discs with exposed adhesive (from removed stickers or labels, such 
as may occur with rental discs or improperly cared-for discs that were 
previously labeled or re-labeled)
Disc Care
Media Handling (Disc/Video Cassette)
Video Cassette Information
Video cassettes 
Ta b  
Break off the video cassette’s tab to 
prevent accidental erasure. Cover the hole 
with a double layer of adhesive tape when 
you want to use the video cassette for 
recording again. 
 
You can use video cassettes with the 
VHS and S-VHS marks, but the unit is unable to make full use of the 
characteristics of S-VHS video cassettes.
Video cassette care 
Poor quality or damaged video cassettes can cause the heads to 
become dirty and malfunction. Store your video cassettes carefully 
and discard them when they become dirty or damaged. 
 
Never use video cassettes on which juice has been spilled or those 
that are extremely damaged since this will not only cause the heads 
to become dirty, but will also make the unit malfunction. 
Insert a cassette (the surface with the 
roll of tape should face up).
– The unit turns on 
automatically. 
To eject:
From the main unit:
or
From the remote control
 
DRIVE
 SELECT
 to select the VHS drive.
 
STOP  Press and hold for 3 or more 
seconds.
Inserting a Video Cassette
EJECT
 Notes
 
When using 8 cm (3) DVD-RAM or 8 cm (3) DVD-R, remove the 
disc from the cartridge.
 
It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side of a 
double sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and 
turn it over.
[RAM] Use cartridges to protect them from scratches and dirt.
Insert label-up.
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Troubleshooting Guide
Use the following connection to suit the antenna lead to the unit’s RF IN terminal, and the 75  coaxial cable to the 
antenna terminals on your TV or other equipment. Refer to the other equipment’s operating instructions for more 
information.
If you connected this unit and a TV without an audio/video cable, interference (lines or patterning) or a very poor 
picture may appear on the TV. If this happens, follow the steps below to change the video playback channel (RF 
output channel) to remove the interference.
Type This unit Other equipment (television etc.)
A twin 
lead
75300  transformer
75  coaxial 
cableVHF or UHF
Television from the antenna
(Flat) Twin lead
 300  cable30075  transformer
To this unit’s RF 
IN terminal
  
TRACKING/V-LOCK
CH to select “CH 3” or “CH 4”.
The unit’s display
Each time you press the button:
CH 3 (Default setting)  CH 4  OFF 

For connections with the audio/video cable, set the RF 
output channel to “OFF”.
  ENTER to  nish.
RF Output Channel
Press the channel up/down buttons
to select a RF Output Channel.
C h .      3
ENTER
  
  Press and hold 
for more than 
5 seconds.
– The RF output 
channel number 
displays on the 
unit’s display.
 Notes
When you set the RF output channel to “CH 3” or “CH 4”
Video from this unit can be viewed on channels 3 and 4 on the TV. 
Press [VCR/TV] to switch to VCR mode and output video from this 
unit ( 6).
If the Antenna Connector Doesn’t Match 
Changing RF Output Channel
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Use this function to synchronize the codes for the 
remote control and the main unit when there are other 
Panasonic products close to your unit.
  ,  to select “Other Functions”, 
then 
ENTER
  ,  to select “Setup”, 
then 
ENTER
  ,  to select “Remote Control 
Code”, then 
ENTER
 ,  to select “Set Code 1”, “Set 
Code 2”, or “Set Code 3” then 
ENTER to set.
  While pressing and holding ENTER, 
press and hold the numbered button 
1, 2, or 3 corresponding to 
the code set in step 6 for about 
5 seconds to set.
When the following indicator appears on the unit’s 
display
– Change the code on the remote control to match the 
code displayed for the main unit ( step 7).
  With the unit stopped To Reset This Unit
To reset the channel information and the 
clock settings
On the main unit
CHCH  Press and hold both buttons 
for about 5 seconds.
To reset the ratings level settings
  With the unit stopped
OPEN/CLOSE
 to open the disc tray.
  On the main unit
 REC
Press and hold both buttons for 
about 5 seconds.
To restore the unit if it freezes
On the main unit
POWER  Press and hold for more than 
10 seconds.
–The unit is off.
or
On the main unit
RESET
 
Press and hold for 
more than 1 second 
with a pointed object.
 Tips
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
  ,  to select “Setup”, 
then .
 ENTER to complete.
You can reset both parental rating ( 44) and 
DVD-Video rating ( 41).
 
When Other Panasonic Products 
Respond to this Remote Control
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The display is dim. 
 
Change “Front Display” in the Setup menu.42
“12:00A” is  ashing on the unit’s 
display.  
Set the clock.40, 57
The recording time display, the 
copying process display, and 
the displayed recording times 
of MP3s are different from the 
actual time. 
Times shown may disagree with actual times.
 
[-R] [-R\DL] [+R] [+R]DL] The remaining capacity does not increase 
even if recordings are deleted.
 
Available recording space on a DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or 
+RW disc increases when you delete the last recording (space may 
increase slightly when you delete other recordings).
 
If you record or edit about 200 times or more, the remaining capacity 
of DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R, or +R DL is reduced and then recording 
or editing may be disabled (for the second layer on DVD-R DL and 
+R DL, this happens after about 60 times).
 
The time during fast forward and rewind, or the process during copy 
may not be displayed accurately.
Compared to the actual 
recorded time, the elapsed time 
displayed is less. 
The displayed recording/play time is converted from the number of 
frames at 29.97 frames (equal to 0.999 seconds) to one second. 
There will be a slight difference between the time displayed and the 
actual elapsed time (e.g., actual one-hour elapsed time may display 
as approximately 59 minutes 56 seconds). This does not affect the 
recording.
Troubleshooting Guide
The following does not indicate a problem with the unit:
 
Regular disc rotating sound.
 
Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions.
 
Image disturbance during search.
 
Periodic interruptions to the reception due to satellite broadcasting breaks.
 
Operations not working due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again using a Panasonic disc.)
 
The unit freezing due to the activation of one of its safety devices ( 67, To restore the unit if it freezes).
No power. 
 
Insert the AC power supply cord securely into a known active AC 
outlet. 47 to 49
The unit switches to standby 
mode. 
This is a power saving feature. Change “Off Timer” in the Setup 
menu to “Off ” to always keep the unit on.40
 
One of the unit’s safety devices is activated. Press [/I POWER] on 
the main unit to turn the unit on.
General IssuesPower
General IssuesDisplays
Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the 
solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 83.
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Cannot operate the TV or Set 
Top Box with the unit’s remote 
control. 
Change the manufacturer code on the remote control.58
 
Select TV or Set Top Box mode on the remote control.58
Cannot operate the DVD. 
 
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive when operating 
DVDs or CDs.
– Make sure the TV is on the correct channel or input mode.7
Cannot operate the VHS. 
 
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the VHS drive when operating 
VHS cassettes. 
–Make sure the TV is on the correct channel or input mode.7
The remote control doesn’t work.
 
The remote control code is wrong. Change to the correct code.67
 
The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones.5
 
Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the main unit.5
 
Remove obstacles between the remote control and main unit.
 
Remove dust from the transmission window and the unit’s sensor.
 
Colored glass may obstruct the signal reception/transmission.
 
Don’t place the signal sensor in direct sunlight or in areas that may 
be subject to sun exposure.
 
It may be necessary to set the code on the remote control again 
after changing the batteries.67
 
It may be necessary to set the manufacturer code again after 
changing the batteries.58, 59
The unit is on but cannot be 
operated. 
Some operations are prohibited by the disc.
 
The unit is warm (“U59” appears on the unit’s display). Wait until 
“U59” disappears.
 
One of the unit’s safety devices may have been activated. 
  Reset the unit as follows:
  Press [/I POWER] on the main unit to switch to off. 
If the unit doesn’t switch to off, reset the unit ( 67, “To restore the 
unit if it freezes”).
“U88” is displayed and the disc 
cannot be ejected. 
The unit is carrying out the recovery process. Do the following to 
eject the disc:
(1)  Press [/I POWER] on the main unit to switch to off. 
If the unit doesn’t switch to off, reset the unit ( 67, “To restore 
the unit if it freezes”). 
(2)  While the unit is off, press and hold [] and [CH ] on the main 
unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. (Ejection may take 
extra time depending on discs.) The disc may be defective. Try 
another disc. 
Cannot eject a disc. 
 
The unit is recording.
 
The unit may have a problem. Eject the disc as in (2) above.
Startup is slow. 
 
Startup takes time in the following situations:
– A disc other than a DVD-RAM is inserted.
– The clock is not set.
– Immediately after a power failure or the AC power supply cord is 
connected.
A password screen appears and 
you are unable to view or record. 
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. 
Enter your password to continue.44
Time is incorrect after using 
Auto Clock Setting. 
Try again. If the time is still incorrect, set the clock manually.40, 57
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Troubleshooting Guide
TV reception worsens after 
connecting the unit. 
This can occur because the signals are being divided between the 
unit and other equipment. It can be solved by using a signal booster, 
available from electronics retailers.
The images from the unit do not 
appear on the TV.
Picture is distorted. 
Make sure recorder is connected to an appropriate AV input of the 
TV.47 to 49
 
Make sure the TV’s input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct.
 
Press [VCR/TV] to change to VCR mode.6
 
The TV isn’t compatible with progressive signals. Press and hold 
[ CANCEL] for about 5 seconds. The setting will change to 
interlace.
Status messages do not appear.
 
Select “Automatic” in “Status Messages” in the Setup menu.42
The black or gray background 
does not appear. 
Select “On” in “Black Background (Analog)” in the Setup menu.42
The 4:3 aspect ratio picture 
expands left and right.
Screen size is wrong. 
Use the TV to change the aspect. If your TV does not have that 
function, set “Progressive” in the Video menu to “Off ”.35
 
Check the settings for “TV Type”, “4:3 TV settings for DVD-Video”, or 
“4:3 TV settings for DVD-RAM” in the Setup menu.42
There is a lot of after-images 
when playing video. 
Set “DNR” in the Video menu to “Off ”.35
When playing DVD-Video using 
progressive output, one part of 
the picture momentarily appears 
to be doubled up. 
Set “Progressive” in the Video menu to “Off ”. This problem is caused 
by the editing method or material used on DVD-Video, but should be 
corrected if you use interlaced output.35
There is no apparent change 
in picture quality when making 
adjustments in the Video menu 
using the on-screen menus. 
The effect cannot be seen with certain types of video. 
Playback IssuesPicture
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