DVD(PAL).book 1 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 DVD Video Recorder Grabadora de DVD vídeo Operating Instructions Instrucciones de uso Model No. Modelo N. DMR-E50 DMR-E50 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. Antes de proceder a la conexión, a la utilización ó al ajuste de este producto, rogamos lea detenidamente las instrucciones. Guarde el presente manual.
DVD(PAL).book 2 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Contents Contents ...................................................................................... 2 Entering and editing programme titles ........................................ 37 Checking programme contents ................................................... 37 Protecting programmes............................................................... 38 Releasing programme protection ................................................
DVD(PAL).book 3 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Keep this page open as you read through the Operating Instructions. Refer to it for the control and component names and numbers which appear in the text. The illustration shows DMR-E50EG for the Continental Europe. Mantenga abierta esta página para que se puedan leer enteramente las Instrucciones operativas. Se remite a ésta para el control, los nombres de los componentes y los números que aparecen en el texto.
DVD(PAL).book 4 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Control reference guide Remote control Main unit Page (1) DVD on/off button (Í, DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 ≥To switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In the standby mode, the unit is still connected to the mains. ≥In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power. (2) SHOWVIEW button (ShowView) (For Continental Europe) G-CODE button (G-Code) (For Asia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Control reference guide (continued) The unit’s display Rotating (REC): recording Stopped (REC): recording paused (1) (2) Rotating (REC, PLAY): recording and playing simultaneously or Time Slip is in progress (5) (4) (3) Rotating (PLAY): playing Stopped (PLAY): play paused (6) (7) (9) (8) (1) Recording indicator (REC) On: while recording (2) Timer programme display On: when a programme for timer recording is on Flashes: when there are less than 10 minutes to go bef
DVD(PAL).book 6 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Warning and Important Information Cautions before you operate this unit ≥Do not place in an enclosed area so that the rear cooling fan and the cooling vents on the side are covered up. 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.
DVD(PAL).book 7 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 The remote control Batteries Use ≥Insert so the poles (- and +) match those in the remote control. ≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries. Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m directly in front of the unit. ≥Keep the transmission window and the unit’s sensor free from dust. ≥Operation can be affected by strong light sources, such as direct sunlight, and the glass doors on cabinets.
DVD(PAL).book 8 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 The remote control (continued) Television operation Operation: On and off: Video input mode: Channels: Volume: Numeric: You can control televisions by changing the remote control code. Preparation ≥Turn on the television. ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “TV”. 1 Refer to the chart below for the code for your television.
DVD(PAL).book 9 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Discs The features you can use with the different types of discs are indicated as follows. ≥This unit cannot record to discs containing both PAL and NTSC signals. Play of discs recorded with both PAL and NTSC on another unit is not guaranteed.
DVD(PAL).book 10 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Discs (continued) Discs that cannot be played Audio format logos ≥DVD-Video with a region number other than the number for this unit or “All” ≥Some DVD-R ≥DVD-RAM (2.6 GB/5.2 GB) ≥DVD-ROM ≥DVD-RW ≥DVD-Audio ≥iRW ≥CD-ROM ≥CDV ≥CD-G ≥CVD ≥SVCD ≥SACD ≥MV-Disc ≥PD ≥Photo CD ≥Divx Video Disc, etc. ≥Play of non-standard Video CDs and Super Video CDs is not guaranteed. Dolby Digital (pages 49 and 65) This unit can play Dolby Digital in stereo (2 channels).
DVD(PAL).book 11 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Connecting and Setting up First of all, please disconnect AC mains leads of all units which you are going to connect with before connecting and disconnecting cables. If you are connecting your unit to a television with [Q Link]°1, follow these steps. (For Continental Europe) Begin here also if you have a television with [DATA LOGIC]°2, [Easy Link]°3, [Megalogic]°4 or [SMARTLINK]°5 and a 21-pin Scart socket.
DVD(PAL).book 12 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Connecting and Setting up (continued) Preset Download (To Simultaneously set up this unit with a new television) Preset Download (To set up this unit with a television in use) First, switch this unit to standby. 1 Switch on the television. 2 Select the AV input on your television. 3 Press [DVD, Í] (1) to switch the unit on. Switch on the television. ≥The television starts tuning all available stations and adjusting the clock.
DVD(PAL).book 13 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Connecting and Setting up (continued) Use a 21-pin Scart cable or Audio/Video cable (S-Video cable). Follow these steps if you connect your unit to a television using a RF coaxial cable and a 21-pin Scart cable. (AV Connection) A RF Coaxial cable must be connected to watch television even if a 21-pin Scart cable is also used to connect unit to the television.
DVD(PAL).book 14 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Selecting TV screen type Connecting and Setting up (continued) Auto Setup The aspect ratio is factory set to 4:3 for a regular television. You do not have to change this setting if you have a regular 4:3 aspect television. Auto Setup automatically tunes all available stations and sets the unit’s clock to the current date and time. 1 Press [DVD, Í] (1) to switch the unit on.
DVD(PAL).book 15 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Playing discs [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] [MP3] When a menu screen appears on the television [DVD-V] [VCD] Operate menus with the following operations. Actual operations depend on the disc. Press the numeric buttons (4) to select an item, or move [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select an item and press [ENTER] (10). ≥You can return to menus after you start play by pressing [TOP MENU] (9) or [MENU] (22) (DVD-Video), or [RETURN] (23) (Video CD).
DVD(PAL).book 16 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Playing discs (continued) Quick View (Play t1.3) Fast forward and rewind—SEARCH [RAM] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] [MP3] During play During play or Time Slip, you can play faster than the normal play to save time by Quick View function. Press [6, SLOW/SEARCH] or [5, SLOW/SEARCH] (20). During play [6]: backward [5]: forward Press and hold [1] (21) for about 1 second. DVD-RAM DVD-RAM PLAY x1.
DVD(PAL).book 17 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Playing discs (continued) Skipping Manual Skip [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] [MP3] [RAM] [DVD-R] You can skip to the beginning of tracks (page 67) and chapters (page 67) and restart play from there. On DVD-RAM and DVD-R, you can skip to the start of a programme and start play from there. The section between the point where recording is started and the point where it is stopped is called a “programme”.
DVD(PAL).book 18 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Playing discs (continued) ªWhen you have connected the unit to other equipment with an optical digital cable Changing audio [RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD] You cannot change the audio type when you have used only an optical digital cable for connection in the following cases: ≥While playing stereo or bilingual broadcasts recorded on DVDRAM. ≥While playing something recorded from other equipment.
DVD(PAL).book 19 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Playing discs (continued) Marking places to play again — MARKER Note [RAM] ≥This feature doesn’t work while using a play list. ≥Markers cannot be added to or removed from discs that are protected (pages 33, 69). [RAM] [DVD-R] You can mark up to 999 points on a disc to return to later. These marks are recorded directly onto DVD-RAM, but are cleared when you removed or finalized DVD-R. [RAM] [DVD-R] ≥The markers are ordered by time.
DVD(PAL).book 20 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Playing discs (continued) ªNaming folders and files Using menus to play MP3 discs At the time of recording, give folder and file names a 3-digit numeric prefix in the order you want them to play (this may not work at times). [MP3] This unit can play MP3 files recorded on CD-R/RW with a computer. Files are treated as tracks and folders are treated as groups. “Total” means total number of all MP3 files (all tracks in all groups) recorded in the disc.
DVD(PAL).book 21 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Recording television programmes ªRe-inserting double-sided discs [RAM] [DVD-R] Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”. 1 Press [DVD, Í] (1) to turn the unit on. 2 Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] (39) to open the tray and 3 insert a disc. 2 1 ≥Insert one disc only within the tray’s guides. ≥Use a disc that can be recorded on and that has enough space available. ≥Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] (39) to close the tray.
DVD(PAL).book 22 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Recording television programmes (continued) Flexible recording mode (FR) One Touch Recording—Specify a time to stop recording [RAM] [DVD-R] [RAM] [DVD-R] The unit calculates a recording rate that enables the recording to fit in the time you set (within the remaining time on the disc) and with the best possible picture quality. 1 Main unit only This is a simple way of making timer recordings when you are in a hurry or before you go to bed.
DVD(PAL).book 23 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Recording television programmes (continued) ªTo immediately record the same TV programme that you are viewing on the TV (Direct TV Recording) This function allows you to immediately start recording the same programme that you are viewing on the TV. The programme position selected on the unit automatically changes to that of the TV programme that you are viewing on the TV.
DVD(PAL).book 24 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Playing while you are recording Playing from the beginning of the programme you are recording—Chasing play Simultaneous recording and play [RAM] You can start play of the programme you are recording or play a programme previously recorded. [RAM] Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”. You can start play from the beginning of a programme while continuing to record it. During recording or timer recording Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.
DVD(PAL).book 25 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Using the FUNCTIONS window Playing while you are recording (continued) Checking the recording during recording (TIME SLIP) About the FUNCTIONS window Most of the features and functions of this unit can also be controlled with icons. The examples show the FUNCTIONS window when a DVD-RAM is being used. Actual menus depend on the type of disc being used. [RAM] You can play the programme being recorded to check that it is being recorded correctly.
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DVD(PAL).book 27 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Timer recording Using SHOWVIEW* (G-CODE) number to make timer recording 4 If the programme is correct Press [ENTER] (10). ≥The Timer Programme List screen appears. * SHOWVIEW : for Continental Europe. G-CODE : for Asia. G-CODE and SHOWVIEW are different trademarks used to represent the same easy recording feature. However, for simplicity, only the term SHOWVIEW will be used. If you use G-CODE system, follow the same steps listed for the SHOWVIEW system.
DVD(PAL).book 28 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Timer recording (continued) ªTo change the programme TIMER RECORDING Note ≥The built-in clock employs 24-hour system. ≥The actual time recorded may be longer than the programme itself when television programmes are recorded using SHOWVIEW (G-CODE). ≥“Invalid Entry” is displayed when you enter the wrong code. Reenter the code. ≥“PROG FULL” is displayed in the unit’s display if there are already 16 items programmed. Delete unnecessary items (page 30).
DVD(PAL).book 29 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Timer recording (continued) Manual programming To put the unit on recording standby Press [ , TIMER] (12). Ensure “ ” lights on the unit’s display. [RAM] [DVD-R] Remote control only To change the timer recording programme You can set your own programming conditions (up to 16 programmes).
DVD(PAL).book 30 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Timer recording (continued) To check programmes Starting and canceling programmes [RAM] [DVD-R] [RAM] [DVD-R] Press [PROG/CHECK] (13). ªTo put the unit on recording standby Press [ , TIMER] (12). The Timer Programme List screen appears. TIMER RECORDING A The unit turns off and “ Remain 1:58 SP 1:19:00 16.7 TUE VPS Disc Start Stop Mode PDC space No.
DVD(PAL).book 31 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Recording from a video cassette player When connected to the other equipment [RAM] [DVD-R] You can record audio and video being played on a video cassette player or a video camera connected to the input terminals. Preparation ≥Before connecting any cables, first make sure that the power for both units is off. Then after connecting any cable, turn on the both units. ≥Connect the other equipment to this unit’s input terminals (page 52).
DVD(PAL).book 32 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Entering titles DISC INFORMATION [RAM] [DVD-R] About DISC INFORMATION [RAM] [DVD-R] You can: ≥Title discs with the DISC INFORMATION in the FUNCTIONS window. ≥Title programmes with the Timer recording (page 28). ≥Title programmes with the DIRECT NAVIGATOR (page 37). ≥Title play lists with the PLAY LIST screen (page 45).
DVD(PAL).book 33 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 DISC INFORMATION (continued) Disc Protection Releasing disc protection [RAM] [RAM] This allows you to protect discs from accidental erasure. This allows you to release disc protection. Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥Insert the disc you want to protect. Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥Insert the disc you want to release protection. 1 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS] (11).
DVD(PAL).book 34 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 DISC INFORMATION (continued) Erase all programmes 1 2 Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “DISC All programmes and play lists created from them will be erased irretrievably when you use this procedure. INFORMATION” and press [ENTER] (10). Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥Insert a disc you have recorded on. 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS] (11).
DVD(PAL).book 35 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 DISC INFORMATION (continued) Finalize — Creating DVD-Video [DVD-R] You can play DVD-R on compatible DVD players by finalizing them on this unit, effectively making them into DVD-Video. The menus you create with this unit can also be used on the player. Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥Insert the disc you want to finalize. 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS] (11). 2 Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “DISC INFORMATION” and press [ENTER] (10).
DVD(PAL).book 36 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Using the DIRECT NAVIGATOR Selecting programmes to play About the programme list [RAM] [DVD-R] DIRECT NAVIGATOR NAVIGATOR DIRECT A list of programmes is created as you record them. You can use this list to find the programmes you want to watch. i) a) b) c) 1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] (9). d) e) ≥The programme list appears. ≥The images for the currently highlighted list are played in the background. f) g) TOTAL 5 h) DIRECT NAVIGATOR No.
DVD(PAL).book 37 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Using the DIRECT NAVIGATOR (continued) Erasing programmes Entering and editing programme titles [RAM] [DVD-R] [RAM] [DVD-R] The programme is erased completely when you use this procedure and cannot be retrieved. Check the programme carefully before erasing it to ensure it isn’t one you want to keep. Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥Insert a disc you have recorded on. Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.
DVD(PAL).book 38 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Using the DIRECT NAVIGATOR (continued) Protecting programmes Releasing programme protection [RAM] [RAM] You can prevent accidental erasure of programmes by writeprotecting them. Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥Insert a disc you have recorded on. Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥Insert a disc you have recorded on.
DVD(PAL).book 39 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Using the DIRECT NAVIGATOR (continued) Erasing parts of a programme Dividing programmes [RAM] [RAM] The specified parts of the programme are erased completely when you use this procedure and cannot be retrieved. Check the programme carefully to ensure it isn’t one you want to keep. You can divide a selected programme into two.
DVD(PAL).book 40 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Using PLAY LIST to edit programmes Displaying PLAY LIST About the PLAY LIST Scene screen a) [RAM] Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥Insert a disc you have recorded on. PLAY LIST Play Scenes SELECT PAGE Press [PLAY LIST] (22). ENTER PLAY LIST 004 3 No. 0 – 9 SELECT ENTER RETURN No. Date 01 16/7 02 16/7 03 24/7 – – /– Total 0:03 0:07 0:06 – :– 002 003 --- --- Scene Title 006 Auto action 006 USJ 004 Dinosaur — Dinosaur 001 00:00.
DVD(PAL).book 41 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Using PLAY LIST to edit programmes (continued) Creating PLAY LIST For your reference ≥You can fast-forward, rewind, pause and slow-motion while playing scenes just as you can during normal play. ≥One disc can have a maximum of 99 play lists and 999 scenes. These numbers may be reduced under some conditions. ≥You cannot specify an end point before a start point or a start point after an end point.
DVD(PAL).book 42 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Using PLAY LIST to edit programmes (continued) Playing PLAY LIST Playing Scenes [RAM] [RAM] Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥Insert a disc you created play lists on. Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥Insert a disc you created play lists on. 1 Press [PLAY LIST] (22). 2 Use [3, 4] (10) to select the play list you want to 1 Press [PLAY LIST] (22). 2 Use [3, 4] (10) to select the play list that contains play and press [ENTER] (10).
DVD(PAL).book 43 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Using PLAY LIST to edit programmes (continued) Adding Scenes to a PLAY LIST Moving a Scene [RAM] Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥Insert a disc you created play lists on. [RAM] Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥Insert a disc you created play lists on. 1 Press [PLAY LIST] (22).
DVD(PAL).book 44 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Using PLAY LIST to edit programmes (continued) To re-edit a PLAY LIST Scene Erasing a Scene from a PLAY LIST [RAM] [RAM] Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥Insert a disc you created play lists on. Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥Insert a disc you created play lists on.
DVD(PAL).book 45 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Using PLAY LIST to edit programmes (continued) Copying PLAY LIST Titling PLAY LIST [RAM] [RAM] Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥Insert a disc you created play lists on. Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥Insert a disc you created play lists on.
DVD(PAL).book 46 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Using DISPLAY menus [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] [MP3] Disc menu Remote control only [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [VCD] DISPLAY menus contain information about the disc or unit. These menus allow you to perform operations by changing this information. Disc Play Picture Sound Common procedures Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”. Soundtrack Î Digital 2/0ch OFF Audio channel LR Soundtrack language [DVD-V] (See [A] below.
DVD(PAL).book 47 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Using DISPLAY menus (continued) Play menu Sound menu [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] [MP3] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] Disc Play Picture Sound Repeat Play Marker Disc Play Picture Sound OFF 1s10 †††††††††† (Only with Dolby Digital with 2 or more channels) Enjoy a surround-like effect if you are using 2 front speakers only. The effect is broadened and sound seems to come from virtual speakers on either side if the disc has surround signals recorded on it.
DVD(PAL).book 48 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Using DISPLAY menus (continued) Repeat play [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] [MP3] During play Use [3, 4] (10). Disc Play Picture Sound Repeat Play Marker OFF 1s10 †††††††††† The display changes as illustrated.
DVD(PAL).book 49 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Child Lock The Child Lock deactivates all buttons on the unit and remote control. Use it to prevent other people from operating the unit. Remote control only To activate the Child Lock Hold down [ENTER] (10) and [RETURN] (23) simultaneously until “X HOLD” appears on the unit’s display. ≥If you press a button while the Child Lock is on, “X HOLD” appears on the unit’s display and operation is impossible.
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DVD(PAL).book 51 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Upgrading your system (continued) Connecting a Decoder Connecting a satellite receiver or digital receiver Decoder here refers to the device used to decode scrambled broadcasts (Pay TV).
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DVD(PAL).book 53 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Changing the unit’s settings Common procedures Refer to the summary of settings table on page 54 and use the following procedure to change the settings if necessary. Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”. 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS] (11) to show the FUNCTIONS window. 2 Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “SETUP” and press [ENTER] (10).
DVD(PAL).book 54 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Changing the unit’s settings (continued) Summary of settings ª Disc [DVD-V] This description shows the initial settings for this unit. See page 53 for details on menu operation. ≥Underlined items are the factory presets. Setting the language of disc menu, audio and subtitles for playing the DVD-Video. ≥Some discs are designed to start in a certain language despite any changes you make here.
DVD(PAL).book 55 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Changing the unit’s settings (continued) ≥Underlined items are the factory presets. ª Sound ª Picture PLAY t1.3 & Audio during Search (PLAY) (page 16) [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [VCD] Rec Resolution (REC) Choose whether to operate the Quick View (Play k1.3) or not and whether to have sound during search. [On] [Off] Select the picture sharpness when recording. [Fine] [Normal] Fine Pictures become clear and vivid. Normally, use this setting.
DVD(PAL).book 56 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Changing the unit’s settings (continued) ≥Underlined items are the factory presets. Norm (4:3) TV Settings (DVD-Video) ª Display You can select how to reflect the image on the TV, when you watch 16:9 images (DVD-Video) on 4:3 TV. [Pan & Scan] [Letterbox] On-Screen Messages Choose whether to show on-screen messages automatically or not.
DVD(PAL).book 57 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Changing the unit’s settings (continued) Entering a password (Ratings) Digital output You can limit play of DVDs unsuitable for some audiences, children, for example. Play and changes to the settings are not possible unless you enter a password. Change these settings when you have connected equipment through this unit’s OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal.
DVD(PAL).book 58 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Changing the unit’s settings (continued) Remote Setting Operating other Panasonic DVD equipment with the remote control Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥Press [FUNCTIONS] (11) to show the FUNCTIONS window. By changing the remote control code, you can operate other DVD recorders and players manufactured by Panasonic.
DVD(PAL).book 59 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Changing the unit’s settings (continued) Clock Settings Auto Clock Setting Usually, the units Auto Setup or Download function automatically adjusts the clock to correct time. (For Continental Europe) Under some reception conditions, however, the unit cannot set the clock automatically. In this case, follow the operation steps below to manually set the clock.
DVD(PAL).book 60 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Changing the unit’s settings (continued) Channel Settings Decoder: To preset pay TV stations. Use [3, 4] (10) to select “On”. ≥If “Decoder” is set to “Off”, normal TV stations are preset. Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥Press [FUNCTIONS] (11) to show the FUNCTIONS window. Mono: To select the type of sound to be recorded. Use [3, 4] (10) to select “Off”.
DVD(PAL).book 61 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Changing the unit’s settings (continued) Auto-Setup Restart, Download List of TV Reception Channels You can use the SETUP menus to start Auto Channel setting if Auto Setup (page 14) fails for some reason. TV Channel Channel Indication Germany/Italy Other Countries Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥Press [FUNCTIONS] (11) to show the FUNCTIONS window.
DVD(PAL).book 62 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Changing the unit’s settings (continued) Power Save Setting Country Settings Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥Press [FUNCTIONS] (11) to show the FUNCTIONS window. Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥Press [FUNCTIONS] (11) to show the FUNCTIONS window. 1 Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “SETUP” and press 1 Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “SETUP” and press [ENTER] (10). [ENTER] (10). ≥The SETUP screen appears.
DVD(PAL).book 63 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Status displays Changing the information displayed Display examples Displays appear on the television when you operate the unit to let you know what operation was performed and what condition the unit is in. (1) (2) (3) (4) Remote control only (1) Current media (2) Current recording or play status, input channel ≥Shows the current state of the unit, and the input channel. REC: Recording PAUSE: Recording paused PLAY: Playing PLAY t1.
DVD(PAL).book 64 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Maintenance and Handling Maintenance To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. ≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit. ≥Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully. Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lenses over time, possibly making it impossible to record or play discs.
DVD(PAL).book 65 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Glossary Bitstream Linear PCM This is the compressed form of digital signals. A decoder decodes these signals into 5.1 surround and multi-channel signals. This is a form of signal that has been digitized without compressing it. CDs are recorded with 44.1 kHz/16 bit PCM, while DVDs use PCM between 48 kHz/16 bit and 96 kHz/24 bit, allowing reproduction of greater quality sound.
DVD(PAL).book 66 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Glossary (continued) Q Link (For Continental Europe) This function works only if the unit is connected via a fully-wired 21-pin Scart cable to a TV featuring the Q Link or similar function. Q Link offers the following functions: 1) Download from the TV* When you connect the unit to a TV, the station list data is automatically copied from the TV to the unit, and the TV stations are assigned to the programme positions on the unit in the same order as on the TV.
DVD(PAL).book 67 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Glossary (continued) VPS/PDC (For Continental Europe) VPS (Video Programme System)/ PDC (Programme Delivery Control) VPS or PDC is a very convenient system which assures that the TV programmes you have programmed for timer recording will be recorded exactly from beginning to end, even if the actual broadcasting time differs from the scheduled time due to delayed start or extension of the programme duration.
DVD(PAL).book 68 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Self-diagnosis The self-diagnosis displays appear if a problem occurs with the unit. The service numbers in the table appear when a problem occurs. ≥The service numbers are a “U” followed by two digits. Service number Service number Unit status Solutions The disc is dirty or badly scratched. ≥Follow the instructions in “Maintenance and Handling” to clean the disc if it is dirty.
DVD(PAL).book 69 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Error displays Error messages Causes and solutions No Disc. ≥You haven’t inserted a disc. Correctly insert a disc that this unit can play. (page 15) ≥The disc is upside down. If it is a single-sided disc, insert it so the label is facing up. (page 15) This is a 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.
DVD(PAL).book 70 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 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, consult your dealer for instructions. Power No power ≥Insert the AC power supply cord securely into the household AC outlet. The unit is on but cannot be operated. ≥The unit is hot (“U14” appears on the display). Wait for “U14” to disappear.
DVD(PAL).book 71 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Troubleshooting guide (continued) Play Play fails to start even when [1] (21) is pressed. Play starts but then stops immediately. “NO READ”, “UNSUPPORT”, “NO DISC” or “NO PLAY” appears on the unit’s display. ≥Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up. (page 15) ≥This unit cannot play discs other than DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-Video, Video CD, CD and MP3 disc. (page 9) ≥The disc is dirty. Clean it. (page 64) ≥The disc may be badly scratched.
DVD(PAL).book 72 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Troubleshooting guide (continued) Recording and timer recording Cannot record. ≥You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the unit can record onto. (page 9) ≥The disc is unformatted. Format the disc so this unit can record on it. (page 34) ≥The write protect tab on the cartridge is set to “PROTECT”. Use a ballpoint pen or similar to release the write protection.
DVD(PAL).book 73 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Specifications Power supply: Power consumption: Recording system: Recordable discs: Recording time: Playable discs: Video Video System: For Continental Europe AC 220-240 V, 50 Hz For Asia AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz 29 W (Approx.
DVD(PAL).book 74 ページ ２００３年２月５日 水曜日 午後１時４８分 Index ªA ªM Audio ......................................................................................... 18 Auto Setup .......................................................................... 14, 61 Manual tuning ............................................................................ 60 Marker ........................................................................................ 19 MENU ............................................................
