Panasonic Dvd Video Recorder Lq Md800 Operating Instructions

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• The copied play list appears at the bottom of the list.
To stop partway
Select  “No ” in step (5) and press [ENTER] or [RETURN].
•  The play list is erased.
To stop partway
Select  “No ” in step (5) and press [ENTER] or [RETURN].
Using the PLAY LIST to edit programs (continued)
(5) Enter the title.
•  For details on entering titles, see page 32.
For your reference:
• You can give play lists on DVD-RAM titles of up to 64
characters. The full title is shown in the  “Properties ” screen, but if
you...

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Entering titles
To correct a character
(1) Use  [, , , ] to select the character you want to
correct in the title field.
(2) Press [ ]. (You can also erase characters by using [
,
, , 
] to select  “ERASE ” and pressing [ENTER].)
(3) Use  [
, , , ] to select the correct character and
press [ENTER].
Notes:
•  You cannot enter titles if the program is protected. Release the
protection with the search program.
•  You cannot enter titles unless the  “Disc Protection ” in DISC
INFORMATION is  “Off ”.
•...

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Changing the unit ’s settings
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Changing the unit ’s settings (continued)
Picture
Rec Mode  (see page 15)
[XP]
[SP] [LP]
Input Select 
Select the video input. [V(VIDEO)] [SV(S-VIDEO)]
[DV]
3-D Y/C Separation (NTSC)
[On] [Off]
On: 
Y/C separation of three dimensions is performed.
Off:
Y/C separation of two dimensions is performed.
Hybrid VBR Resolution 
Switch between automatic and fixed hybrid VBR resolution
when recording. [Automatic] [Fixed]
Automatic:
The unit automatically switches resolution rates during
recording according...

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Changing the unit ’s settings (continued)
Note:
•  Microphone signal is always recorded to channel 1 when a
microphone is connected.
System
On-Screen Status: Mode
Choose whether to show on-screen messages automatically or
not. [Automatic]
[Off]
Automatic:
If playing or stopping a disc while canceling status
displays using the [STATUS] button, the displays appear
automatically for approximately 5 seconds. Off:
Even if playing or stopping a disc while canceling status
displays using the [STATUS]...

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Maintenance and Handling
How to hold a disc
Do not touch the recorded surface.
If there is dirt or condensation on the disc
• Clean and dry with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner  (LF-
K200DCA1) . 
•  Never use cloths or cleaners for CDs, etc.
Handling precautions
• Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other
writing instrument.
•  Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static
electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.
•  Do not attach labels or stickers...

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Glossary
Picture type (I/P/B)
In order to efficiently record to discs, common data between frames
is shared and only that data that differs is recorded for each frame.
I-picture:  This is the base picture and all data for it is recorded.
P-picture:  This picture is recreated based on past I-pictures or P- pictures.
B-picture:  This picture is created from both I- and P-pictures and fills the gaps between the two.
I-pictures are of the best quality and are the best to use when
adjusting picture...

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Error messages
On the monitor television
Error messages
No Disc.
This is a non-recordable disc.
Cannot record.
This disc is not properly formatted.
Formatting is necessary using DISC
INFORMATION.
This disc cannot be read.
Please check write protect tab on the
disc.
Contents of this disc are protected.
Cannot finish recording completely.
Copying of this material is not
allowed.
Cannot play.
Cannot record on the disc.
Cannot record to the disc.
TV system of input signal is different
to the setting...

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Error messages (continued)
On the unit ’s display
Alarms
Error messages
NO READ NO PLAY
UN SUPPORT
OVER TEMP
CHECK BATTERY
FAN LOCK
ERR FAN LOCK
U99
ERR DRIVE
ERR ENCODER Unit status
The disc is dirty or badly
scratched.
The disc isn
’t on the tray
correctly.
It cannot be read for the disc
which doesn ’t cope with it.
The DVD-RAM/PD lens cleaner
has finished cleaning. 
You cannot play the disc
because there is no video
recorded on it.
You have inserted a disc the
unit cannot play or record on.
The...

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Troubleshooting guide
Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you are in doubt ab\
out some of the check points, or if the remedies
indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for\
 instructions.
Power
No power
The unit switches to standby mode
automatically. •
 Insert the AC mains lead securely into the household AC outlet.
•  One of the unit ’s safety devices may have activated.
→ Press [POWER] to switch the unit off, wait about one minute, and then pr\
ess...