Panasonic Dmr Ez48 Operating Instructions Manual

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When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital audio and video signal is transmitted, 
enabling you to enjoy high quality digital video and audio with just one cable. When connecting to an HDMI-
compatible HDTV (High De nition Television), the output can be switched to 1080p, 1080i or 720p HD video. 
 Notes
 If connecting to equipment that is only compatible with 2 channels output, audio with 3 channels or more will be 
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Setting the Channels and Clock
 POWERDVD/VHS   to turn the unit on.
“HELLO” appears on the unit’s display.
When this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) 
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  The types of transmission: 
,  to select “Antenna” or 
“Cable”, 
then 
OK
Automatic Clock and Channel Settings
Please select the wire connected to RF IN.
Cable Antenna
OK
  Con rm the time, then 
OK
–  DST (Daylight Saving Time) shows the 
summertime setting.
–  Time Zone shows the time difference from 
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
See “Notes” 
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Acquiring the setting information from the TV (VIERA)
If this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) supporting HDAVI 
Control 3 via an HDMI cable, then the setting information on the TV is 
acquired by this unit when the unit is turned on for the  rst time. Please 
proceed to the following steps. 
The following screen is displayed in the language set on the VIERA television
– The language setting screen may be displayed depending on the usage 
environment. Press [, ] to select language, then press [OK].
The unit can be turned on faster, in about
1 second. Please note that Quick Start
mode slightly increases power
consumption when the unit is off.
(See Operation Instructions for details)
Turn Quick Start on ?
OnOff
Quick Start Setting
  Quick Start Function: 
  ,  to select “On” or “Off ”, 
then 
OK
Automatic Clock and Channel Settings
Set No Channels with this unitSet Channels without VIERA LinkSet Channels via VIERA Link
OK
Please select how to set channels. It is possible to
download the channel information from your TV via
VIERA Link. In case you do not need channels, please
select “Set No Channels with this unit”.  Channel information acquisition: 
  ,  to select “Set Channels 
via VIERA Link”, then 
OK



Acquires the following information from 
the TV  (VIERA).
–The types of transmission
–Channel Map
–Closed caption
When the settings are complete, the time con rmation screen is 
displayed.
 Tips
If you do not want to acquire the 
setting information from the VIERA 
television

Press [, ] to select “Set Channels 
without VIERA Link” or “Set No 
Channels with this unit”, then press 
[OK] in step 2.
–  When connecting the cable from the 
wall (cable TV or antenna) to the unit’s 
RF IN:
Select “Set Channels without VIERA 
Link”.
The unit then displays the source 
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Inserting Discs
Media Handling
Inserting a Video Cassette
Inserting USB memory
You can insert the USB memory directly into the USB port.
Preparation
  Before inserting any USB memory to this unit, ensure that 
the data stored in it has been backed up.
Opening 
the front panel
Pull down.
REC
VHS
DV D
Inserting the USB memory
Check the orientation of the USB 
connector and insert it straight in.
REC
VHS
DV D
CH
SD CARD
Removing the USB memory
Complete all USB memory-related operations and pull the 
USB memory straight out.
When “uSb”(USB) is  ashing on the unit’s display, do not 
turn off the unit or remove the USB memory.
Inserting an SD Card
 Notes
When “SD” is  ashing or when copying a picture or 
displaying the Album in the SD card, do not turn off the 
unit or remove the SD card.
Such action may result in malfunction or loss of the 
card’s contents.
 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.
  
The unit may take some time to respond to [OPEN/CLOSE]. Notes
  There are few USB memory devices that cannot be connected.
  Some USB devices inserted into this unit may cause this 
unit to stop operating. Such USB devices cannot be used 
on this unit.
  
Confirm that “uSb”(USB) appears on the unit’s display when 
a compatible USB memory is inserted while stopped.
  If a USB memory being accessed is pulled out, then the 
data may be damaged.
OPEN/CLOSE
 to open the tray.
–  Insert a disc.
– 
 Press  [ OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the tray.
Insert label-up.
Insert a cassette.
–   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.
EJECT
– The unit turns on automatically. 
Video Cassette Information
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.Opening 
the front panel
Pull down.
REC
VHS
DV D
Inserting the card
REC
VHSCH
SD CARDDV  I NRESET
DRIVE SELECT
DVDPress on the center of 
the card until it clicks 
into place.
Insert the card label up with 
the cut-off corner on the right.
If you are using a miniSD 
card/microSD card, 
insert it into the miniSD 
card adaptor that comes 
with the card.
Insert and remove this 
adaptor from the unit.
ADAPTER
Removing the card
Press on the center of the card and pull it straight out.
Getting Started
Basic Operations
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Watching Television
This DVD recorder has a tuner which allows it to directly receive and record 
analog and terrestrial digital channels. High De nition (HD) programming is 
“down-converted” and recorded in Standard De nition (SD).
Preparation:
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the 
connections to this unit (Example: AV input, CH3 or CH4).
 POWERDVD/VHS 
 to turn the unit on.
–  “HELLO” appears on the unit’s display.
 
TRACKING/V-LOCK
CH to select desired channel.
You can also select channels with the numbered buttons.
  To directly enter channels for analog and digital broadcasts:
Antenna Mode: Cable TV Mode:
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Playback
 Notes
[DVD]
  [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] 
[+RW] [-RW‹VR›]
Playback starts from the most recent 
recording.
  [DVD-V] [CD]
Playback starts from the beginning of 
the disc.
  DivX
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 POWERDVD/VHS 
  to turn the unit on.
– “HELLO” appears on the unit’s display.
 
DRIVE
 SELECT
  to select the drive (DVD or VHS). 
  Insert a disc or VHS cassette.
–  Insert a disc or VHS cassette with enough remaining blank space 
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    ,  to move through the items and ,  to 
set the items.
Channel/Input –  TV Station/External InputTo select a favorite channel
(To set Favorite Channels, see page 16)
1. Press [SUB MENU].
2.  Press [, ] to select “Change Surf Mode”, then press 
[OK].
3.  Press [, ] to select “Favorite”, then press [OK].
Date/Frequency   –  You can set a daily or weekly program.
On (start time) / Off (end time)
   –  Hold button to change in 30-minute increments.
Drive     –  DVD or VHS
Mode     –  Recording mode, see page 24
Name (only for discs)
   –  Press [OK], see 
page 42.
Channel, Caption  
Preview of selected 
channel
ModeOff On
4-1 KPO-SD
Channel/
InputDate/
Frequency
Name
Set Channel/Input.
::Drive
SCHEDULED 
RECORDINGDVD VHS
5/ 4 Fri      6:11 PM Remaining Recording Time
0:33 XP
2:00 SP
4-1
OKCancelNumberSUB MENU
Surf Mode : All
To delete all items
1. Press [SUB MENU].
2. Press [, ] to select “Delete”, then press [OK].
Scheduled Recording
 OK    Repeat steps 24 to program other recordings.
Preparation:
  Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the 
connections to this unit (Example: AV input, CH3 or CH4).
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When copying begins, the VHS tape is played back starting at the tape’s 
current position, and recorded to the disc.
[VHS]