Operating Instructions P 6 Basic Operations DVD Recorder Model No. DMR-EZ17 The illustrations in these Operating Instructions show images of the silver model of this unit. Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. P38 Connection and setting Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
Precautions Note to CATV system installer: 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 NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 8) 9) Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings.
Table of Contents, Accessories Getting Started Precautions .................................................................................................................................................................2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................................................3 Unit Care ....................................................................................................................................
Reference Remote Control ..........................................................................50 FUNCTIONS Window.................................................................50 Main Unit ....................................................................................51 The Unit’s Display ......................................................................51 Disc Handling .......................................................................52 Usable Discs for Recording and Playback ........
Watching Television, Playback Preparation: • Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. Watching Television Program This DVD recorder has a tuner which allows it to directly receive and record analog and terrestrial digital channels. High Definition (HD) programming is “down-converted” and recorded in Standard Definition (SD). to turn the unit on. to select desired channel. You can also select channels with the numbered buttons.
Recording Television Programs Refer to “Important Notes for Recording” (➔ 10) and “Advanced Recording” (➔ 11 to 14) for detail information on recording. RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW Preparation: • Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. • RAM If the disc is protected, release protection (➔ 27). Basic Operations to turn the unit on. to open the tray (Button located on front of the unit).
Scheduled Recording Refer to “Advanced Scheduled Recording” (➔ 15) for detail information on scheduled recording. RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW Preparation: • Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. • RAM If the disc is protected, release protection (➔ 27). • Insert a disc with enough remaining blank space. • Confirm that the clock on the unit’s display is set to the correct time.
Deleting Recordings Important: Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered. Preparation: • Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. • RAM If the disc is protected, release protection (➔ 27). • Insert a disc and press [; OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the tray.
Important Notes for Recording Recording of multi lingual broadcasts Analog broadcasts: -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW RAM Select the Main or SAP audio before recording. Both Main and SAP audio can be recorded. You can change the audio during playback. (➔ 17, Changing Audio during Playback) Main Hello SAP Hola [➔ 34, Multi-channel TV Sound (Analog)] The selected audio only is recorded. Main • If you record from external equipment Select both “Main” and “SAP” on the external equipment.
Advanced Recording Recording Modes and Durations DVD-RAM Single-sided (4.7 GB) Double-sided*1 (9.4 GB) DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R, +RW (4.
Advanced Recording When the format confirmation screen is displayed Important: Formatting permanently deletes all disc contents (including computer data), regardless of protection status of disc. Selecting Audio Channels to record When receiving an analog broadcast -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW Select the audio (Main or SAP) in “Multi-channel TV Sound (Analog)” in the Setup menu (➔ 34). RAM RAM -RW(V) +RW The following screen may appear when inserting a new disc, etc. to select the audio.
Specifying the Recording Time Tips RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW This function allows specifying the length of recording time up to 4 hours. During recording repeatedly until the desired time is reached. – The recording time and the unit’s display change as follows: Counter (Cancel) OFF 0:30 OFF 1:00 OFF 3:00 OFF 1:30 OFF 2:00 To stop recording partway Press [g STOP]. To show the remaining recording time Press [STATUS] to show the remaining recording time. DVD-RAM Rec.
Advanced Recording Playing while you are recording Chasing Playback RAM Allows playback from the beginning of the recording you are recording. During recording (at least 20 seconds after recording starts). Tips To stop play Press [g STOP] once. To stop recording Press [g STOP] at least 2 seconds after chasing playback stops. Simultaneous Record and Playback RAM Allows playback of a previous recording, while recording something else.
Advanced Scheduled Recording To cancel a scheduled recording in progress – “z” lights on the unit’s display. – Confirmation screen appears. w to select “Stop recording”, then Notes • Recording may fail if there are changes to the station’s programming. • The password screen appears when setting parental ratings (➔36). Unless you enter the correct password, recording the program with parental ratings may fail. Tips • Recording stops and the scheduled recording is deleted.
Advanced Playback Menu Screens on the TV Search DVD-V Generally, menu screens that appear on the TV may be navigated as follows: e, r, w, q to select an item, then During playback or – There are 5 search speeds. Each press increases the search speed. – Press [q PLAY] to restart normal playback. You can sometimes use the numbered buttons to select an item. Tips • Depending on the disc, search may not be possible. Tips Skip To return to the menu screen Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] or [SUB MENU].
Slow-motion Play RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-V -RW(VR) Create Chapters RAM During playback While paused or – There are 5 slow-motion speeds. Each press increases the speed. – Press [q PLAY] to restart normal playback. Tips • You can skip to the start of a chapter by pressing [u, i]. Changing Audio during Playback • If continued for approx. 5 minutes, slow-motion play pauses automatically (except DVD-V ). to select the audio.
Playing Still Pictures (JPEG), MP3 Playing Still Pictures (JPEG) CD Selecting Still Pictures in Another Folder From the Picture (JPEG) View screen Picture (JPEG) View screen is shown.
Playing MP3s Rotate Pictures CD While playing a picture Selected group A B C Menu G 1 T 1 Total 1/111 0 e, r to select “Rotate Right” or “Rotate Left”, then Rotate Right Rotate Left Zoom In ENTER No. Group 1 : My favorite Tree Total Track 001 Both Ends Freezing 1 002 Lady Starfish 2 003 Life on Jupiter 3 004 Metal Glue 4 No. 9 A: Group No. – Track list is shown. B: Track No. in the group C: Track No./Total tracks in all groups e, r to select a track, then to play.
Playing Playlists RAM -RW(VR) You cannot create or edit playlists on this unit. However, you can play a playlist that has been created or edited on other equipment. View Chapters After selecting a playlist (step 4) With the unit stopped e, r to select “View Chapters” then e, r to select “Other Functions” then FUNCTIONS DVD-RAM Playback Recording Delete Playback e, r, w, q to select the chapter, then Cartridge Protection Off Disc Protection Off Playlists Flexible Recording DV Camcorder Rec.
Entering Text Status Messages When viewing the Name screen. Recording Name _ Set 2 3 5 6 7 2 A B C a b c 3 D E F d e f / 4 G H I g h i # 5 J K L j l 6 M N O k m n 7 P Q R S p q 8 T U V t u v 9 W X 0 . , Y Z w x ? ! " ' y : 4 8 9 0 % $ & @ ] _ s ( { } ) - z ; \ ` o [ r – Press [STATUS] to cycle through available displays. Space ENTER (4) e, r, w, q to select characters then (1) (2) DVD-RAM Rec.
Recording from an External Device Recording from a VCR, etc. Connect cables while the power to both the unit and the external device is off. Front of the unit at the point you want to start recording to the disc. Tips • You can also connect to the IN1 on the rear. • If the audio output of the other equipment is monaural, connect to L/MONO on the IN2 input terminals at the front. You can get a sharper, clearer picture by connecting with an S Video cable instead of the yellow video cable.
Recording from a DV Camcorder Connect cables while the power to both the unit and the external device is off. w to select “Record to DVD” and press Front of the unit w to select “Rec.” then Notes RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW Preparation: • Turn on the unit. • RAM If the disc is protected, release protection (➔ 27). Insert a disc.
Recordings-Editing Tips Tips • Recording/Chapter Normally, programs are recorded as a single item consisting of one chapter. Recording Chapter Start End RAM You can divide a recording into multiple chapters. Recording Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter After finalizing, recordings are divided into chapters of the following lengths. -R -R DL -RW(V) : Chapters are approx. 5 minutes long +R +R DL : Chapters are approx.
Setup Protection / Cancel Protection Divide Recording Perform steps 1−3 of “Accessing the Recording View” (➔ 24). RAM Use to prevent accidental erasure of recordings. e, r to select “Setup Protection” or “Cancel Protection”, then RAM Once divided, recordings cannot be recombined. e, r to select “Divide Recording” then DIRECT NAVIGATOR Divide Recording DVD-RAM w to select “Yes”, then The lock symbol appears when the recording is protected. Perform steps 1−3 of “Accessing the Recording View” (➔ 24).
Chapters-Creating, Editing Accessing the Chapter View RAM Allows viewing and editing chapters individually. Chapter Operations Create Chapter Perform steps 1−6b of “Accessing the Chapter View” (➔ left). e, r to select “Create Chapter” then DIRECT NAVIGATOR Create Chapter DVD-RAM 08 Play Create Exit 0:43.21 e, r, w, q to select a recording. ENTER to display the menu list. at the point you want to 8 divide.
DVD Management Accessing the Management Menus Preparation: • RAM Release protection (disc, cartridge ➔ right). • Insert a disc. Naming Discs RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW Perform preparation steps 1−3 of “Accessing the Management Menus” (➔ left). e, r select “Disc Name” then, With the unit stopped – You can give a name for the disc (➔21). Tips e, r to select “Other Functions” then FUNCTIONS DVD-RAM Playback Program • The disc name is displayed in the DVD MANAGEMENT window.
DVD Management Deleting All Recordings Important: Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered. RAM Perform preparation steps 1−3 of “Accessing the Management Menus” (➔ 27). e, r select “Delete All Recordings” then w to select “Yes” then Notes • Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while formatting. This can render the disc unusable. • When a disc has been formatted using this unit, it may not be possible to use it on any other equipment. • -R -R DL +R +R DL CD Formatting cannot be performed.
Create Top Menu -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW You can play these discs on compatible DVD players by finalizing it on the unit. The menu you create with the unit can also be used on most DVD players. +RW discs contain no Top Menu Data. Top Menu is a convenient function. We recommend you create the menu before playing a +RW disc on other equipment. Perform preparation steps 1−3 of “Accessing the Management Menus” (➔ 27).
Setting On-Screen Menus Accessing the On-Screen Menus Disc Menu When playing discs, disc settings can be displayed and changed. Menu options will differ based on disc type and contents. RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-V -RW(VR) Soundtrack RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW -RW(VR) The disc’s audio attributes appear. (➔ below, Audio attributes) DVD-V Disc Play Video Audio Other Menu Select the audio and language.
Video Menu RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-V -RW(VR) Picture Set picture mode. Normal: Default setting Cinema: Mellows movies, enhances detail in dark scenes. DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) “On” reduces noise and picture degradation. Progressive [Only when you have selected “480p” in “TV Type” (➔ 46)] Select “On” to enable progressive output. • Select “Off” if the picture is stretched horizontally.
Changing the Unit’s Settings Accessing the Setup menu Summary of Settings All factory default settings are indicated with “Underlined” text. With the unit stopped Channel Signal Source (Antenna / RF IN) e, r to select a menu then q to go to the item list.
Settings for Recording Disc Press [ENTER] to show the following setting. Settings for Playback Recording Time in EP Mode Press [ENTER] to show the following settings. Select the maximum number of hours for recording in EP mode. [EP-Extended Play (6H)]: You can record for 6 hours on an unused 4.7 GB disc. [EP-Extended Play (8H)]: You can record for 8 hours on an unused 4.7 GB disc. Ratings Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Changing the Unit’s Settings Audio Display Dynamic Range Compression Status Messages DVD-V (Dolby Digital only) Change the dynamic range (➔ 66) for easier listening in low volume. [On] [Off] Multi-channel TV Sound (Analog) -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW Select whether to record the main or secondary audio program (SAP) when recording to these discs. (You cannot select the audio type on the unit when recording from an external device. Select it on the external device.
Setting the Closed Caption Choose whether to show closed captions. Settings for closed captions in digital broadcasts Perform steps 1-5 of “Setting the Closed Caption”. ▲, ▼ to select “Digital”, then ▲, ▼ to select “Channel”, then q. ▲, ▼ to select “Closed Caption”, then ▲, ▼ to select “Set”, then ▲, ▼ to select “On”, then Select “Off” if you don’t want closed captions. Settings for closed captions in analog broadcasts Perform steps 1-5 of “Setting the Closed Caption”.
Changing the Unit’s Settings Setting the Parental Rating The V-chip system (➔ below, Notes) used in this unit allows you to limit viewing and recording of certain programs that may contain scenes unsuitable for children. 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 until you enter the password. You can view or record after entering your password.
Parental Rating List U.S. TV Rating (U.S. TV Program Ratings) TV-NR [Viewable] [Blocked] Not Rated. TV-Y [Viewable] [Blocked] All children. The themes and elements in this program are specifically designed for a very young audience, including children from ages 2-6. TV-Y7 [FV Blocked] [Viewable] [Blocked] Directed to older children. Themes and elements in this program may include mild physical or comedic violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7.
Basic Connection Note: The terminals on the rear of your TV may not appear as shown below. Please read terminal labels carefully to ensure correct connections. • If your TV does not have AV IN terminals (➔ 41).
Note: The terminals on the rear of your TV and Cable Box may not appear as shown below. Please read terminal labels carefully to ensure correct connections. • Consult your cable service provider about the appropriate cable box to use. • Additional coaxial cable and audio/video (AV) cable are required. • If your TV does not have AV IN terminals (➔ 41).
Basic Connection Note: The terminals on the rear of your TV and Satellite Receiver may not appear as shown below. Please read terminal labels carefully to ensure correct connections. • Additional coaxial cable and audio/video (AV) cable are required. • If your TV does not have AV IN terminals (➔ 41).
Using an RF Modulator, if your Television does not have Audio/Video Terminals Connecting to a Television Connect cables in steps and (same as those on page 38) as follows.
Adding a Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) • Additional coaxial cable and audio/video (AV) cable are required. Connecting to a Television and a VCR (No Cable Box or Satellite Receiver) Perform step on page 38. Coaxial cable (included) from the “RF OUT” on the VCR to the “VHF/UHF RF IN” on the TV. Audio/video cable (included) from the “OUT” on the unit to the “AV IN” on the TV. Coaxial cable from the “RF OUT” on the unit to the “RF IN” on the VCR.
Connection Options for Improved Playback Quality • You can enjoy high-quality picture by using the following terminals for connection. Standard Quality Picture Highquality Picture VIDEO IN terminal S VIDEO IN terminal COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminal • You can enjoy better quality sound by changing the audio cable connection between this unit and your TV on pages 38 to 40 as follows.
Setting the Channels and Clock Preparation: • Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. • These are the first settings you make upon buying the unit. You don’t need to make these settings again. to turn the unit on.
The types of transmission: e, r to select “Antenna” or “Cable”, then Manual Clock Setting Perform steps 1–5 on page 44. w, q to select the item you want to change. Automatic Clock and Channel Settings Please select the wire connected to RF IN. Antenna Set Clock Manually Cable Month 1 Day / 1 Year / 2000 SAT Hour Minute 12 : 00 AM DST Time Zone Off to start automatic channel/ clock setting. EST e, r to change the setting. – Repeat steps 6-7 to change other items.
Other Settings Setting Channel Captions Adding and Deleting Channels The captions you select or modify are used as channel names and displayed on the Direct Navigator screen. With the unit stopped To add channels, delete undesired channels, or channels that have poor reception. Perform steps 1-3 of “Setting Channel Captions”. e,r to select channel, then w,q to select the “Add/Del” column. e, r to select “Channel”, then q.
Clock Settings Tips To cancel in the middle Press [RETURN]. The unit then displays “Set Clock Manually” screen (➔ 45, Manual Clock Setting). With the unit stopped e, r to select “Setup”, then q. e, r to select “Clock Settings”, then Set Clock Automatically • Time Zone Time Zone shows the time difference from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
Other Settings Remote Control Codes for the TV Using the Unit’s Remote Control to Operate the TV and the Set Top Box (Cable Box, Satellite Receiver, etc.) TV operation buttons Set Top Box operation buttons 2a 2b Manufacturer Panasonic Advent Akai America Action AOC Apex Audiovox Axion Bang & Olufsen Broksonic Casio Daewoo Emerson Point the remote control at the TV or Set Top Box.
Manufacturer Sylvania Symphonic Syntax-Brillian Tatung Thomson Toshiba Ultra Products Viewsonic Westinghouse Yamaha Zenith Code 0020 / 0028 / 0030 / 0054 / 0065 / 0096 / 0171 / 0381 0171 / 0180 1007 / 1144 / 1240 / 1255 / 1257 / 1258 / 1331 0003 / 0049 / 0055 / 0396 / 1756 0209 / 0210 / 0047 0036 / 0060 / 0149 / 0154 / 0156 / 0650 / 0832 / 0845 / 1156 / 1256 / 1265 / 1356 / 1656 / 1704 0391 0857 / 0864 / 0885 / 1755 0885 / 0889 / 0890 / 1282 / 1577 0019 / 0030 / 0769 / 0833 / 0839 0016 / 0017 / 0092 / 0178
Control Reference Guide Remote Control bn 1 2 bo 1 bp 2 bq br bs 3 4 5 bt ck 6 cl 7 8 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 bk bl bm bn bo bp bq br bs bt ck cl cm cn co cp cq Turn the unit on or off................................................ (➔ 6) Select channels and recording numbers etc./ Enter numbers .......................................................... (➔ 6) Cancel Basic operations for recording and play Skip the specified time............................................ (➔ 17) Direct Navigator .........
Main Unit 1 Disc tray The unit’s display 2 3 Remote control signal sensor 4 5 6 7 8 9 Opening the front panel Press down on the with your finger. part 1 POWER on/off button (POWER ^/I)........... (➔ 6) 2 Connector for a digital video (DV) camcorder ................................................. (➔ 23) IN2 input terminals (IN2) .......................... (➔ 22) 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 • Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa.
Disc Handling Usable Discs for Recording and Playback Rewritable Finalization Needed1 Recording 16:9 aspect picture2 Recording broadcasts that allow one copy (CPRM) (➔ 10) Yes No Yes Yes RAM No Yes No (4:3 aspect) No -R before finalization DVD-V after finalization No Yes No (4:3 aspect) No -R DL before finalization DVD-V after finalization Yes Yes No (4:3 aspect) No -RW(V) before finalization DVD-V after finalization +R No Yes No (4:3 aspect) No +R before finalization DVD-V afte
Play-only Discs Disc type Discs that Cannot be Played Standard symbol Uses DVD-V High quality movie and music discs DVD-Video • • • • • • DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format) -RW(VR) Audio CD CD DVD-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 (➔ 28) the disc, you can record to it in DVD-Video format.
MP3s and Still Pictures (JPEG) MP3 File Information Playable discs CD File format MP3 Files must have the extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”. Number Maximum number of folders (groups) of folders recognizable: (groups) 99 folders (groups) (including the root folder) Number of files Maximum number of files (tracks) (tracks) recognizable: 999 files (tracks) (Total number for all the MP3, JPEG and other type of files.) Bit rates 32 kbps to 320 kbps Sampling 16 kHz/22.05 kHz/24 kHz/ frequency 32 kHz/44.
Troubleshooting Guide If the Antenna Connector Doesn’t Match Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna lead to the unit’s RF IN terminal, and the 75 Ω coaxial cable to the antenna terminals on your TV or other equipment. Refer to the other equipment’s operating instructions for more information. Type This unit Other equipment (television etc.
Troubleshooting Guide Before requesting service, make the following 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, refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 67. 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.
Operation Page Cannot operate the TV or Set Top Box with the unit’s remote control. • Change the manufacturer code on the remote control. 48 • Select TV or Set Top Box mode on the remote control. 48 The remote control doesn’t work. • The remote control code is wrong. Change to the correct code. 55 The unit is on but cannot be operated. • The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones. 5 • Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the main unit.
Troubleshooting Guide Playback Issues Picture TV reception worsens after connecting the unit. The images from the unit do not appear on the TV. Picture is distorted. • 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. • Make sure recorder is connected to an appropriate AV input of the TV. • Make sure the TV’s input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct.
Operation Play fails to start even when [q PLAY] is pressed. Play starts but then stops immediately. Audio and video momentarily pause. DVD-Video is not played. Alternative sound track and subtitles cannot be selected. No subtitles. Angle cannot be changed. You have forgotten your ratings password. Quick View does not work. The resume play function does not work. Recording Issues Cannot record. • Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up.
Troubleshooting Guide Recording Issues Recording / Scheduled recording / External input (Continued) Recording does not stop even when [g STOP] is pressed. Scheduled recording does not work properly. The scheduled recording program remains even after recording finishes. Part or all of a recording has been lost. Stripe-shaped black noise is recorded. Cannot record video or sound from the external device. The DV Camcorder recording function does not work.
Frequently Asked Questions Page Setup Do I need to connect Audio/ video cables from the unit to the TV? • To enjoy vision and sounds from this unit to the TV, always use audio/video (AV) cables for connection. If your television does not have AUDIO/VIDEO terminals, an RF modulator is necessary. Consult your local dealer for more information. What equipment is necessary to play multi-channel surround sound? • You cannot play back multi-channel sound on this unit without other equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions Page Recording Can I record from a commercially purchased video cassette or DVD? • Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVDs are copy protected; therefore, recording is usually not possible. − Can DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL, and +RW recorded on the unit be played on other equipment? • You can play these discs on compatible equipment such as DVD players after finalizing the disc on this unit. 29 • +RW It is not necessary to finalize +RW.
Error Messages On the Unit’s Display • An error has occurred. The number following “H” or “F” depends on the status of the unit. Check the items below and in the Troubleshooting Guide. If the service number still does not disappear after the check, reset the unit (➔ 55, “To restore the unit if it freezes” ). − • If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service numbers and contact a qualified service person. − RC (“ ” stands for a number.
Error Messages Page On the TV Cannot finish recording completely. • The program was copy-protected. − • The disc may be full. − • There are already 99 recordings ( +R +R DL +RW 49 recordings). − Cannot play. • You inserted an incompatible disc (discs recorded in PAL video, etc.). − Cannot record on the disc. • The disc may be dirty or scratched. 53 Unable to format. Please check the disc. Cannot record. Disc is full. Cannot record. The number of recordings has exceeded the maximum limit.
Specifications AC 120 V, 60 Hz Approx. 24 W Approx. 2.4 W Approx. 14.1 W Recordable discs: DVD-RAM: 2X SPEED (Ver. 2.0) 2-3X SPEED (Ver. 2.1) 2-5X SPEED (Ver. 2.2) DVD-R(SL): 1X SPEED (Ver. 2.0) 1-4X SPEED (Ver. 2.0) 1-8X SPEED (Ver. 2.0) 1-16X SPEED (Ver. 2.1) DVD-R(DL): 2-4X SPEED (Ver. 3.0) 2-8X SPEED (Ver. 3.0) DVD-RW: 1X SPEED (Ver. 1.1) 1-2X SPEED (Ver. 1.1) 2-4X SPEED (Ver. 1.2) 2-6X SPEED (Ver. 1.2) +R(SL): 2.4X SPEED (Ver. 1.0) 2.4-4X SPEED (Ver. 1.1) 2.4-8X SPEED (Ver. 1.2) 2.4-16X SPEED (Ver. 1.
Glossary Bitstream This is a signal compressed and converted into digital form. It is converted back to a multi-channel audio signal, e.g., 5.1-channel, by a decoder. CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) CPRM is technology used to protect broadcasts that are allowed to be recorded only once. Such broadcasts can be recorded only with CPRM-compatible recorders and discs. Decoder A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This is called decoding.
Limited Warranty Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic DVD Recorder Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Referencia rápida en espanõl (Spanish Quick Reference) Conexión básica Nota: Puede que los terminales en el panel trasero de su TV no sean similares a como se ilustran a continuación. Por favor consulte las etiquetas de los terminales con atención para asegurar conexiones correctas. Conexión a una televisión o videograbadora (dispositivo que NO sea de recepción de señal de cable ni satelital) • Se requiere cable coaxial y cable de audio/vídeo adicionales.
Ajuste de los canales y el reloj para iniciar el ajuste Preparación: Encienda la televisión y seleccione la entrada de video apropiada a las conexiones de esta unidad. automático de canales/reloj. 8 Confirmar hora, luego para encender la unidad. e, r para seleccionar el idioma, y luego Select Language Seleccione el idioma Sélection de langue English – HL (horario de verano) muestra el ajuste para el verano. – Huso h.
Referencia rápida en espanõl (Spanish Quick Reference) Preparación: • Encienda la televisión y seleccione la entrada de video apropiada a las conexiones de esta unidad. Selección de un canal para encender la unidad. para seleccionar el canal deseado. También puede seleccionar canales con los botones numéricos.
Importante: una vez borrados, los contenidos no podrán recuperarse. Grabación programada RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW Preparación: • Encienda la televisión y seleccione la entrada de video apropiada a las conexiones de esta unidad. • RAM Si el disco está protegido, libere la protección. • Inserte un disco con suficiente espacio disponible. • Confirme que el reloj en el visualizador de la unidad está ajustado con la hora correcta.
Index A Angle......................................................30 Audio attribute ...............................................30 language .............................................33 receiving, recording ......................12, 34 Audio Language Setting ......................32 E Enter name disc ...............................................21, 27 recording .......................................21, 24 External Device .....................................22 F Finalize ......................
