Panasonic Dvd Video Recorder Lq Md800 Operating Instructions

							POWER
BUSY STOP REV PAUSE PLAY FWDREMAIN
RECMENU
REPEAT
ENTER
SHIFTRETURN
MARKER FUNCTION
SEARCH
STATUS
OPEN/CLOSE
PHONES
MODE LOCK
CH1/MIC
CH1
MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX
OFF ON
CH2
CH2 GBREC
INHIBIT
DVD VIDEO RECORDER  LQ-MD800
4.7
Operating Instructions
DVD Video Recorder
Model No. LQ-MD800P
Model No. LQ-MD800E
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully an\
d save this manual for future use.
ENGLISH 
						

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For your safety (General)
WARNING:
• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE ORSHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, KEEP THIS EQUIPMENT
AWAY  FROM ALL LIQUIDS-USE AND
STORE ONLY IN LOCATIONS WHICH ARE
NOT EXPOSED TO THE RISK OF
DRIPPING OR SPLASHING LIQUIDS, AND
DO NOT PLACE ANY LIQUID
CONTAINERS ON TOP OF THE
EQUIPMENT. 
CAUTION:
Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase,
built-in cabinet or in another confined space in
order to keep well ventilation condition.
Ensure that curtains and any other materials
do not obstruct the ventilation to prevent risk
of electric shock or fire hazard due to
overheating.
CAUTION:
THE AC OUTLET (MAIN SOCKET) SHALL
BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT
AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE,
USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
ONLY.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
SHOCK HAZARD, REFER CHANGE OF
SWITCH SETTING INSIDE THE UNIT TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION:
EVEN WHEN THE POWER SWITCH IS IN
THE OFF POSITION, A SMALL CURRENT
FLOWS THE FILTER CIRCUIT.
Operating precaution
Operation near any appliance which generates
strong magnetic fields may give rise to noise in
the video and audio signals.
If this should be the case, deal with the situation
by, for instance, moving the source of the
magnetic fields away from the unit before
operation.
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE GROUNDED
To ensure safe operation the three-pin plug
must be inserted only into a standard three-
pin power outlet (socket) which is effectively
grounded through normal household wiring.
Extension cords used with the equipment
must be three-core and be correctly wired to
provide connection to the ground. Incorrectly
wired extension cords can be extremely
hazardous.
The fact that the equipment operates
satisfactorily does not imply that it is
grounded, and the installation is not
necessarily safe. For your safety, if in any
doubt about the effective grounding of the
equipment or power outlet (socket),please
consult a qualified electrician.
is the safety information.
TRANSPORT AND STORAGE CONDITIONAMBIENT TEMPERATURE -10°C to 60°CRELATIVE HUMIDITY 30% to 80%
ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE500 hPa to 
1060 hPa 
						

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For your safety (General)
is the safety information.
CAUTION:
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NO\
T OPEN
COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNE\
L.
NOTICE FOR LASER
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
Inside of unit
NOTICE FOR MEDICAL USE
• This is an apparatus intended for  recording playing-back of diagnosis i\
mage classified as;
• Protection against Electric Shock Class 1
• Protection against Ingress of Water Ordinary
• Mode of Operation Continuous
• Not suitable for use in the presence of a Flammable Anaesthetic mixture \
with Air or with Oxygen or Nitrous Oxide.
• Equipment connected to signal input and/or output parts must be certifie\
d according to the appropriate IEC 60601-1
and/or IEC 60601-1-1 harmonized national standard.
Furthermore all configurations shall comply with the system standard IEC\
 60601-1-1. Everybody who connects additional
equipment to the signal input part, or signal output part configures a m\
edical system, and is therefore responsible that the
system complies with the requirements of the standard IEC 60601-1-1. If \
in doubt, consult the technical service department
or your local representative.
Leakage current of this unit may be exceeded the allowable value when co\
nductively connected to other equipment.
To avoid increment of the leakage current, separation device shall be ap\
plied.
For your safety (USA and Canada) 
						

							Declaration of Conformity
Model Number: LQ-MD800P
Trade Name: PANASONIC
Responsible Party:Matsushita Electric
Corporation of America
One Panasonic Way,
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support contact: Panasonic Digital Communications & Security
Company
50 Meadowlands Parkway,
Secaucus, NJ 070941-888-VISION (8474)
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
To assure continued compliance, follow the
attached installation instructions and do not
make any unauthorized modifications.
CAUTION:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.\
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one of the following measures:
•  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
•  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The user may find the booklet  “Something About Interference ”
available from FCC local regional offices helpful.
FCC Warning: To assure continued FCC emission limit
compliance, the user must use only shielded interface cables when
connecting to host computer or peripheral devices. Also, any
unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment could void
the user ’s authority to operate this device.
Disposal of old equipment
Batteries, packaging and old equipment should not
be disposed of as domestic waste, but in
accordance with the applicable regulations.
Attentie
Voor de primaire voeding en het reservegeheugen van
het apparaat. alsmede voor de afstandsbediening,
wordt gebruik gemaakt van een batterij.
Wanneer de batterij uitgeput is, mag u deze nlet
gewoon weggooien, maar dient u ze als klein
chemisch afval weg te doen.
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For your safety (USA and Canada)
is the safety information.
CAUTION:
DO NOT REMOVE PANEL COVER BY
UNSCREWING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove
cover. No user serviceable parts inside. And do not
insert fingers or any other objects into the disc tray.
FCC NOTICE
For your safety (when using the LQ-MD800P in Europe)
For your safety (Europe)
The LQ-MD800P is equipped with the North American type mains cable only.\
When using this product in Europe, you must use a 3-core grounding type \
of mains cable that complies with the appropriate
national standard.
Obtain the following mains cable.
FOR CONTINENTAL EUROPE, ETC.
(Part number: VJA0746) FOR U.K. ONLY
(Part number: VJA0738) 
						

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For your safety (when using the LQ-MD800E in Europe)
FOR U.K. ONLY
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin
mains plug for your safety and convenience.
A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that
the replacement fuse has a rating of 13 amps and that it
is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark  or the BSI mark  on the
body of the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must
ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used
until a replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your
local Panasonic Dealer.
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE
FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN
THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG
CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.  THERE IS A
DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE
CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMP
SOCKET.
If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring
code as shown below.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured
in accordance with the following code: Green-and-Yellow: Earth
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
appliance may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed
as follows:
•
The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW
must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter E or by the Earth symbol or
coloured GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW.
• The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected
to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the
letter N or coloured BLACK.
• The wire which is coloured BROWN must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked
with the letter L or coloured RED.
FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.
This product is equipped with 2 types of AC mains cable.  One is for con\
tinental Europe, etc. and the other one is only
for U.K.
Appropriate mains cable must be used in each local area, since the other\
 type of mains cable is not suitable.
FOR CONTINENTAL EUROPE, ETC.
Not to be used in the U.K. FOR U.K. ONLY
If the plug supplied is not suitable for your socket
outlet, it should be cut off and appropriate one fitted.
Caution for AC Mains Lead
How to replace the fuse
1. Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver.
2. Replace the fuse.
Fuse 
						

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Contents
For your safety .................................................2
Features ............................................................7
Accessories .....................................................7
Control reference guide  ..................................8
• Front Panel ........................................................8
•  The unit ’s display ...............................................9
•  Rear Panel .......................................................10
Discs ................................................................11
Connecting and Setting up............................12
Recording programs ..................................... 16
Playing discs ................................................. 17
• Starting play from where you stopped it
(Resume Function) ..........................................17
•  Fast forward and rewind ..................................17
•  Slow-motion play .............................................17
•  Frame-by-frame viewing ..................................17
•  Skipping ...........................................................17
•  Skip five minutes forward or backward
(Time slip) .......................................................18
•  Instant repeat play (Instant Repeat) ................18
•  Marking places to play again (MARKER) ........18
Status displays  ............................................. 19
• Changing the information displayed ................19
•  Display examples.............................................19
Using the FUNCTION menus ........................ 20
• Common procedures .......................................20
•  Disc menu ........................................................20
•  Play menu ........................................................21
•  Sound menu ....................................................21
•  Picture menu....................................................21
Using the MENU window .............................. 22
• About the MENU window .................................22
•  Using the MENU window .................................22
DISC INFORMATION  .................................... 23
• Enter Title ........................................................23
•  Disc Protection/Releasing disc protection .......23
•  Erase all programs...........................................23
•  Format .............................................................24
•  Finalize  – Creating DVD-Video ........................24
Using the SEARCH PROGRAM .....................25
• Selecting programs to play ..............................25
•  Erasing programs (Erase)................................26
•  
Entering and editing program titles (Enter Title)......26
•  Checking program contents (Properties) .........26
•  Protecting programs/Releasing 
program protection (Protection) .......................26
•  Erasing parts of a program (Partial Erase) ......27
•  Dividing programs (Divide) ..............................27
Using the PLAY LIST to edit programs........ 28
• Displaying PLAY LIST .....................................28
•  Creating PLAY LIST ........................................28
•  Playing PLAY LIST ..........................................29
•  Playing Scenes (Play Scenes).........................29
•  Adding Scenes to a PLAY LIST (Add) .............29
•  Moving a Scene (Move) ...................................30
•  To re-edit a PLAY LIST Scene (Re-edit) .........30
•  Erasing a Scene from a PLAY LIST (Erase)....30
•  Copying PLAY LIST (PL Copy)........................31
•  Erasing a PLAY LIST (PL Erase).....................31
•  Titling PLAY LIST (Enter Title).........................31
•  
Checking PLAY LIST ’s contents (Properties)......31
Entering titles .................................................32
Changing the unit’s settings ........................ 33
•  Common procedures .......................................33
•  Summary of settings ........................................33
Maintenance and Handling ............................36
• Maintenance ....................................................36
•  Disc handling ...................................................36
Glossary ..........................................................37
Error messages ..............................................38
Troubleshooting guide...................................40
Connector signals ..........................................42
Regarding copyright ......................................42
Specifications .................................................43 
						

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Features
This unit allows recording of high quality video on
DVD-RAM, the compact and durable digital media
with fast random access. This media also
outperforms past tape formats in ease of
operation.
Exceptional sound and picture quality
when recording
Audio is recorded using Dolby Digital stereo, enabling
high quality sound recordings. When recording in XP/SP
mode it is possible to use LPCM (2 channel) to achieve
sound recordings of even higher quality.
The MPEG2 encoder system used for recording is called
“Hybrid VBR ” and allows high quality recordings.
Maximum 8 hours on DVD-RAM
Using a double sided, 9.4 GB DVD-RAM allows you to
record a maximum of 8 hours (4 hours continuously).
Progressive Scan (see page 13)
By connecting the component video terminals of this unit
to a progressive scan monitor television, it is possible to
watch the high quality picture rendered by the
progressive scan function.
External control function (see page 14)
This unit has USB, RS-232C, and PAUSE REMOTE
terminals to enable remote control from computers or
other equipment. Using USB or RS-232C allows you to
enter program titles.
NTSC/PAL switchable (see page 35)
You can play or record NTSC or PAL by changing the
settings in TV System in the SETUP menu.
Fast access to the program you want to
watch 
(see page 25)
Use the SEARCH PROGRAM to find a program you
have recorded and start play.
The MENU window shows you most of
the features you can use 
(see page 22)
The MENU window has most of the features and
functions you are likely to use regularly. Just select the
icon for the operation you want to perform.
Editing your recording 
(see pages 27 and 28)
You can divide and erase programs.
Use play lists to select scenes you need and rearrange
them to play in any order you like.
Make DVD-Video (see page 24)
Finalizing a DVD-R that has been recorded on produces
a DVD-Video in accordance with DVD-Video standards.
Small and light
The unit ’s dimensions are 8-7/16 ˝(w) x 4-1/32 ˝(h) x 14-
3/8 ˝(d) (214 (W) x 102 (H) x 365 (D) mm) and it weighs
only 10.14 lbs (4.6  kg
).
RAM
DVD-RRAM
Accessories
Standard accessories
Power cord x 1 For USA, Canada (LQ-MD800P)
x 2 For Europe (LQ-MD800E)
Emergency ejection pin  x 1
Optional accessories
Part numbers are current as of December 2003. They may
change without notice.
DVD-RAM discs•  9.4 GB, double-sided, type 4 cartridge: 
LM-AD240U (For USA and Canada)
LM-AD240E (For Europe)
•  4.7 GB, single-sided, type 2 cartridge: 
LM-AB120U (For USA and Canada)
LM-AB120E (For Europe)
• 4.7 GB, single-sided, non-cartridge:
LM-AF120U (For USA and Canada)
LM-AF120E (For Europe)
DVD-R discs• 4.7 GB, single-sided, non-cartridge: 
LM-RF120U (For USA and Canada)
LM-RF120E (For Europe)
DVD-RAM/PD Disc cleaner: LF-K200DCA1
DVD-RAM/PD Lens cleaner:  LF-K123LCA1 
						

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Control reference guide
Front Panel
POWER
BUSY STOP REV PAUSE PLAY FWDREMAIN
RECMENU
REPEAT
ENTER
SHIFTRETURN
MARKER FUNCTION
SEARCH
STATUS
OPEN/CLOSE
PHONES
MODE LOCK
CH1/MIC
CH1
MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX
OFF ON
CH2
CH2 GBREC
INHIBIT
DVD VIDEO RECORDER
4.7
POWER on/off button (POWER)
Main power switch. The display lights when the unit is on. 
Disc tray 
Open the try and put a disc on it.
Emergency ejection hole
Use the included emergency ejection pin to open the tray if
you ever need to remove the disc manually (see page 40).
Disc tray Open/close button (OPEN/CLOSE  )
Press to open when the tray is closed and to close
when the tray is open.
LED ’s
NOTE: Switch the unit off if you need to use the
emergency ejection pin to open the tray.
NOTE: Do not switch the unit off during recording,
play, or editing.
Stop button (STOP  )
Stops recording and play.
Slow/Search buttons (REV  , FWD  )
Press during play to start search play.
Press while paused to start slow play.
Press while stopped to operate search play at the
maximum speed. 
Pause button (PAUSE  )
Pauses play or recording. Releases pause.
Play button (PLAY  )
Plays the disc.
Recording button (REC  )
Records video and audio to a disc.
Search program button (SEARCH)
Press to select a program.
Menu button (MENU [SHIFT + SEARCH]) 
Press to use menu functions.
Status button (STATUS)
Press to use the status display function.
Functions button (FUNCTION [SHIFT +STATUS])
Press to use the function menu.
Cursor buttons ( ,  ,  ,  )
Used to select menu items.
REPEAT button (REPEAT [SHIFT +  ]) 
Press during play to start instant repeat play.
SKIP or STEP button ( ,  )
Press during play to skip items.
Press while paused to start step play.
SKIP button ( ,  [SHIFT +  ,  ])
Press during play to skip items.
Enter button (ENTER) 
Press to confirm selection of menu items.
Marker button (MARKER [SHIFT + ENTER])
Press to set a marker.
RETURN button (RETURN)
Press to cancel selection of menu items.
Shift buttons (SHIFT)
Press together with other buttons to use blue-labeled
functions.
Headphones level control
Adjust the level of headphones.
Headphones Jack (Stereo mini jack)
Connect stereo headphones.
Audio REC level control CH1/MIC, CH2
Adjust the level of audio recording.
Cannot adjust the level of the DV IN audio.
Microphone Jack (mini jack)
Connect a microphone. The microphone signal is
recorded in channel 1.
MODE LOCK
When it is set to ON, none of the front panel switch
can be operated.
Display
Shows various information (see page 9).
Lights when accessing the disc, as
when recording or playing. NOTE: Dont shut off the power supply
when it lights up. 
When it is turned on, neither recording
nor editing is possible.
Lights while the repeat function is operating.
BUSY
REC INHIBIT
(REPEAT) 
						

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Control reference guide (continued)
The unit ’s display
Audio Level Meter
Shows the recording level. Adjust the recording level
with Audio REC level control CH1/MIC, CH2 on the
front panel so that the level meter does not exceed 0
dB.
The display mode of the main display section
Shows disc structure.
TITLE : Title number
CHAP : Chapter number
PG : Program number
PL : Play list number
REC/PLAY Indication
Shows play or recording status.
Recording: lighting rotating
Recording paused: lighting  stopped
Playing: lighting rotating
Play paused: lighting  stopped
Remain
“REMAIN ” provides rough indication of the disc
remaining amount. Each lamp goes off one after another
according to the decrease of the disc remaining amount.
This is not an exact indication of the disc remaining
amount.
Disc type
Shows the type of disc. DVD-RAM :  DVD-RAM
DVD-R : DVD-R
DVD : Finalized DVD-R
Recording mode
Shows recording mode.XP : High-quality mode
SP : Normal mode
LP : Long play mode
Input
Shows video input.V : Video
SV : S-Video
DV : DV IN
Main display section
Shows various types of information.• Recording and play counter
•  Remaining recording time
(For example: 1 hour 
→ Displayed as  “R 1:00 ”)
•  Current time
•  Title, Chapter, Group
•  Miscellaneous messages
etc. 
						

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Control reference guide (continued)
Rear Panel
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO S-VIDEO1
2
Y
CH1(A)
DV IN RS-232C USB~ AC IN
PAUSE
REMOTE CH2(B) CH1 CH2
PBPR
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO
 MON
DV IN (4-pin)
DV input. Connect a 4-pin IEEE1394 cable. You can
digitally input video and audio.
PAUSE REMOTE (Stereo mini jack)
External control jack for recording start and pause
control. This jack also outputs a recording status signal.
Audio CH1 (A)/CH2 (B) input connector (PHONO)
Input for analog audio. If you have connected a
microphone, use the Audio CH assignment with Mic
setting in the SETUP menus to assign recording
channels.
Security Lock
This can be used to connect a commercially-available
theft-prevention cable (manufactured by Kensington).
This security lock is compatible with the Microsaver
Security System from Kensington.
Audio CH1/CH2 output connector (PHONO)
Analog audio output.
Audio Monitor output connector (PHONO)
Analog audio output. Use the Monitor setting item in the
FUNCTION menus to assign the channel to be output.
RS-232C Remote connector (D-sub 9P)
RS-232C terminal. Connect a computer or other control
device to enable external control.
USB Remote connector (Type-B connector)
USB terminal. Connect a computer or other control
device to enable external control.
Power socket
Connect power cord (supplied).
When connecting this unit to any other component,
make absolutely sure that it is properly grounded by
connecting this terminal. 
When connecting, use the socket and be sure to use
wire with a cross-sectional area of at least 1.0 mm2.
VIDEO IN (BNC)
Composite signal input.
VIDEO OUT 1/2 (BNC) 
Composite signal output.
Y, PB, PR(Component Video output) (BNC)
Component signal (Y, PB, PR) output.
S-VIDEO IN (4P)
S-Video (Y/C) input.
S-VIDEO OUT (4P)
S-Video (Y/C) output.
Equipotential terminal 
Cross-sectional area : 
More than 1.0 mm2Socket