Panasonic Dmr Hs2 Operating Instructions Manual

Advanced operation
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VideoSeamless Play
Turn seamless play on or off on discs with play lists.
≥Seamless Play does not effect programs that have been
recorded with LPCM sound.≥On: The scenes in play lists are played seamlessly. This may
cause shifting of the points where scenes change. Some
play lists cannot be played seamlessly.
≥Off: The points where scenes in play lists change are played
accurately, but the picture may freeze for a moment.
Dubbing Aspect
You may set the aspect ratio for a...

Advanced operation
Changing the unit’s settings
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See page 60 for menu and option details.
1While stopped
Press [SET UP] to show the menus.
2Press [3, 4] to select the menu’s tab
and press [1].
3Press [3, 4] to select the menu and
press [ENTER].
4Press [3, 4] to select the option and
press [ENTER].
The screen now shows the menu again.
≥Some items require different operations. Read the following
explanations.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
When you are finished
Press [SET...

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Stereo 1 : Records sound (L1, R1) when DV recording is taking
place.
Stereo 2 : Records added sound such as narration (L2, R2)
subsequent to original recording.
MIX  :Records both Stereo 1 and Stereo 2.
≥L1+L2 are recorded in L and R1+R2 are recorded in R,
except for SAP. In the case of SAP, Stereo 1 is recorded
when recording to DVD-R or if recording in LPCM.
Details of recording are given in “Select MTS for DVD-R
or LPCM” on page 61.
Audio channel for DV input
Language...

Advanced operation
Changing the unit’s settings
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1Press [SET UP] to show the menus.
2Press [3, 4] to select “Set Up” and
press [1].
3Press [3, 4] to select “Auto Clock
Setting” and press [ENTER].
If you have not yet set channels, the “Auto Channel/Clock
Setting” screen appears.
4Press [ENTER].
Auto setting starts. This can take some time, up to a few
hours in some cases. (To stop auto clock setting, press
[RETURN].) The following screen appears when setting is
complete. Press [ENTER].≥If the...

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Changing the remote control code!?
Most of the DVD recorders and players manufactured by Panasonic
use the same remote control system. If you have more than one
piece of equipment placed in proximity to each other, they may all
respond to the signal. If this occurs, you will have to alter the code
on the unit as well as on the remote control (the two must match)
using the following procedure.
≥Use “1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances. 
1Press [SET UP] to...

Reference
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Glossary
Bitstream
This is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 chan-
nel) before it is decoded into its various channels.
CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media)
CPRM is the copyright protection technology that is used to protect
broadcasts that are allowed to be recorded only once (e.g. some
CATV broadcasts).
Decoder
A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal.
This is called decoding.
Dolby Digital
This is a method of coding digital...

Reference
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Error messages
On the televisionPage
On the unit’s display
No disc.≥You haven’t inserted a disc. Correctly insert a disc that this unit can use. 
≥The disc is upside down. If it is a single-sided disc, insert it so the label is facing up. 8
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This is non-recordable disc.≥The unit cannot record on the disc you inserted. The unit cannot record onto finalized DVD-R,
DVD-Video, CDs, or video CDs. Insert a DVD-RAM or unfinalized DVD-R. 
≥You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM. Format the...

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Troubleshooting guide
Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do
not solve the problem:
In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail [email protected], or web site
(http://www.panasonic.com).
In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, web site (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized...

Reference
Possible solutions are indicated with “ ” on the relative pages in these instructions.!?
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Sound
Play
Displays
Remote controlNo sound.
Low volume.
Distorted sound.≥Check the connections. Check the input mode on the amplifier if you have connected one.
≥Turn V.S.S. off if it causes distortion. 11,
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Cannot hear the desired 
audio type.≥Press [AUDIO] to select the desired audio type.
≥Go to Audio in the SETUP menus and choose the correct setting with “Select MTS for DVD-R
or...

Reference
Troubleshooting guidePossible solutions are indicated with “ ” on the relative pages in these instructions.!?
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Recording and timer recordingPage
Still pictures (JPEG)
The precision parts in this unit are readily affected by the environment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust. Cigarette smoke
also can cause malfunction or breakdown.
If the front panel half mirror is dirty, wipe with the included cleaning cloth. If any other parts apart from the front panel are dirty, wipe
with...