Panasonic DMR-E51 manuel d'utilisation

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    GCS GN DVD Video Recorder Operating In structions Model No. DMR-E51 Model No. DMR-E50 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read t hese instructions com pletely. Please keep this manual for future reference. RQT699 8-G DVD(PAL).book 1 ページ 2003年 5月22日  木曜日 午後12時 3分[...]

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    2 Contents Contents . .... .... .... ....... .... .... .... ..... .... ...... .... .... ..... .... .... ...... ..... .... ... 2 Control ref erence guide ..... .... ..... .... ...... .... ..... .... .... ...... .... ..... .... . 4 Remote contr ol .. ..... .... .... .... .... ....... .... .... .... .... ..... ...... .... .... ..... .... ... 4 Main un[...]

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    3 Keep this page open as you read through t he Operating Instructi ons. Refer to it for t he cont rol and component names and numbers which appear in the text. OPEN/CLOSE CH S-VIDEO I N A V 2 VIDEO IN R L/MONO AUD IO IN REC MODE ERASE TIMER REC REC TIME SLIP TIME SLIP / a 1.3 OPEN/CLOSE CH B@ AK N < I7 E 1 DV D G-Code AV REC MODE REC CH V OLUME [...]

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    4 Contro l refere nce guide Remote control Page (1) DVD on/off button ( Í , D VD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ≥ T o s witch the unit from on to standby mode or v ice versa. In the standby mode, the unit is still connected to the m ains. ≥ In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power . (2) G- CODE b ut[...]

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    5 Control referenc e guide (con tinued) The unit’ s display (2) (3) (4) (6) (7) (8) (5) (1) Rotating (RE C): recording Stoppe d (REC): recording paused Rotating (RE C, PLAY ): recording and playing simultaneously or Time Slip is in progress Rota ting (PL AY): playing Stoppe d (PLAY ): play paused (1) Recordi ng indicat or (REC) On: wh ile rec or [...]

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    6 Warning and Impor tan t Info rm ation Importan t Your attention is dr awn to the fact that the recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material may inf ringe copyright laws. For your saf ety Do not remove outer cover. Touching internal part s of the un it is dangerous, and may seriously damage it. To prevent elect[...]

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    7 Bat ter ie s ≥ Insert so the p oles ( - and + ) match t hose in the rem ote control. ≥ Do not use rechargeable type batteries. Do not; ≥ mix old and new batteries ≥ use different types at the same time ≥ heat or expose to flame ≥ take apart or s hort circuit ≥ attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries ≥ use batteries if [...]

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    8 Discs Discs you can use The features you can use with t he different types of disc s are indicated as follows. [RAM] [DVD-R ] [DVD-V ] [CD] [VCD ] [MP3] For your ref erence ≥ [DVD -R] indicates DVD-R that have not yet been finalized (page 32) and can still be recorded on. ≥ DVD-R that have been finalized can us e the same features as DVD-Vide[...]

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    9 Discs (con tinued) Discs that ca nnot be played ≥ DVD-Video with a region number ot her than the number f or this unit or “All” ≥ Some DVD-R ≥ DVD-RAM (2.6 GB/ 5.2 GB) ≥ DVD-ROM ≥ DVD-RW ≥ DVD-Audio ≥i RW ≥ CD-ROM ≥ CDV ≥ CD-G ≥ CVD ≥ SVCD ≥ SACD ≥ MV-Disc ≥ PD ≥ Photo CD ≥ Divx Video Disc, etc. ≥ Play of n[...]

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    10 Connecting and Setting up First of all, please disconnect AC mains leads of all units which you are going to co nnect with before connecting and disconnec ti ng cables. Use an Audi o/Vide o cable o r Audio /S-Vid eo cable . Follow these st eps if you connect your unit to a television us ing an RF Coaxial cable and an Audio/Video cable. (AV Conne[...]

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    11 Connecting and Setting up (continue d) Follow these st eps if you connect your unit to a television using an S-Video c able. (S-Video Conne ction) An RF Coaxial cable must be connected to watch t elevision. Do not con nect the unit through a v ideo ca ssette rec order Video signals fed through video cassette recor ders will be affected by c opyr[...]

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    12 Connecting and Settin g up (continue d) Auto Setup Auto Setup automatically tunes all available stations. 1 Pr ess [D VD, Í ] (1) to switch the unit on. DMR-E51GCS: Auto-Setup screen appea rs on the television and go to step 3. DMR-E50GN: The Count ry setting menu appears on the tel e vi sion . 2 Use [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] (10) t o sel ect the c oun[...]

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    13 Playing discs [RAM] [DVD-R ] [DVD -V] [CD] [VCD] [MP3] Preparation Switch [DVD, TV ] (15) to “DVD”. 1 Pr ess [D VD, Í ] (1) to turn the unit on. 2 Pr ess [ < , OPEN/CLOSE] (27) to open the t ray and insert a d isc. e.g.: DVD-RAM (1) Arrow pointing inwards. (2) Align correctly. ≥ Insert label-up with the arr ow f acing in. (W ith double[...]

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    14 Playing di scs (continue d) Quic k V iew ( Pla y t 1.3) [RAM] During play or Time Slip, you c an play faster than the nor mal play to save time by Quick View function. Dur ing pl ay Press and hold [ 1 ] (21) for about 1 se cond. ≥ Press [ 1 ] (21) to retur n to n ormal play. ≥ You cannot us e this feature if the “ PLAY k 1.3 & Aud io d[...]

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    15 Playing di scs (continue d) Skipping [RA M] [DVD -R ] [DVD- V] [CD] [VCD] [MP3] You can s kip to the beginning of t racks (page 62) and chapters (page 62) and restart play from there. On DVD-RAM and DVD -R, you c an skip to t he start of a programme a nd start play from there. The section between the point where recording is started and the poin[...]

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    16 Playing di scs (continue d) Changing audio [RAM] [D VD-V] [VCD] Remote contr o l onl y You can c hange the audio being received or played w ith the following procedure. Preparation Switch [DVD, TV ] (15) to “DVD”. During r eception or pl ay Press [AUDIO] (31) to select the audio typ e. How the type changes depends on when you press the butto[...]

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    17 Playing di scs (continue d) Marking places t o play again — MARKER [RAM] [D VD-R] You can mark up to 999 points on a disc t o return to later. These marks are recorded directly ont o DVD-RAM, but are cleared w hen you removed or finalized DVD-R. [DVD-V] [CD] [ VCD] [MP3] You can mark up to 5 points on a disc t o return to later. All the marker[...]

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    18 Playing di scs (continue d) Using menus to pla y MP3 discs [MP3] This unit can play MP3 files recorded on CD-R/RW with a computer. Fi les are treated as tracks and folders ar e treated as groups. “Total” means total number of all MP3 files (all tracks in all groups) recorded in t he disc. Preparation Switch [DVD, TV ] (15) to “DVD”. 1 Du[...]

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    19 Recording televi sion program mes [RAM] [D VD-R] Preparation Switch [DVD, TV ] (15) to “DVD”. 1 Pr ess [DVD, Í ] (1 ) to turn the unit on. 2 Pr ess [ < , OPEN/CLOSE] (27) to open the t ray and insert a d isc. ≥ Insert one disc only within t he tra y’ s guides. ≥ Use a disc that can be recorded on and that has enough space av ailabl[...]

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    20 Recording tele vision pro grammes (continued) ª To check t he re maining time and the current mode during recording Press [STATUS] (28) seve ral times. (1) A vailab le recording time and recording mode (e.g.: “0:50 XP” indicates 50 minutes in XP mode) Notes ≥ The message “Cannot record. Maximum number of programmes recorded. ” is disp[...]

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    21 Playing whil e you ar e rec ording Pla ying from the beginning of the programme y ou a re rec ording—Chasing play [RAM] You can s tart play from the beginning of a pro gramme while continuing to record it. Preparation Switch [DVD, TV ] (15) to “DVD”. While recording or timer recording Press [ 1 ] (21) . Play starts from the beginning of th[...]

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    22 Playi ng while y ou are rec ording (continued) Checking the recording during recor ding (TIME SLIP) [RAM] You can play the programm e being recorded to c heck that it is being recorded c orrectly. You ca n also chec k parts that were recorded previously. Preparation Switch [DVD, TV ] (15) to “DVD”. While recording or timer recording Press [T[...]

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    23 Using the FUNCTIONS wind ow (continued) ª FUNCTIONS window icons DISC INFORMATION Ente r T itle : [RAM] [ DVD -R] (page 29) Disc Protection: [RAM] (page 30) Erase all programmes: [RAM] (page 31) Format: [ RAM] (page 31) Finalize: [DVD -R] (page 32) TIMER RECORDING Checking the timer programming: [RA M] [D VD-R] (page 27) Registering programmes [...]

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    24 Time r recor din g Using G- CODE number to make timer recor ding [RAM] [D VD-R] Remote contr o l onl y You can eas ily programme the u nit to make a timer rec ording of a programme b y entering the program me’s G- CODE number, which can be found in the television sections of newspapers or in television guides. You can programme up to 16 progra[...]

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    25 Timer recording (continued) ª To change the program me Timer Programm e Correction screen (After step 3 on pag e 24) 1) Use [ 2 , 1 ] (10) to select the item y ou want t o change. 2) Change the setting with [ 3 , 4 ] (10) . ≥ Y ou ma y use the numeric buttons (4) to enter “Name”, “Date”, “Star t” and “Stop”. The items change a[...]

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    26 Timer recording (continued) Manual programming [RAM] [D VD-R] Remote contr o l onl y You can set your own progr amming conditions (up to 16 programmes). Preparation ≥ Switc h [DVD , TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥ Ensure that this unit’s clock i s set correc tly. ≥ Insert a disc for recording (make sure there is enough room for the programme yo[...]

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    27 Timer recording (continued) T o chec k pr ogr ammes [RAM] [D VD-R] Press [PROG/CHECK] (13) . The Timer Programme List screen appears. Icon explanations ( A ) ¥ This programme is currently recording. W The programme is overlap with another program me. F The disc was f ull or the maximum number of prog rammes o r scenes was reached so t he progra[...]

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    28 Recording from a video cassette player When connec ted to the other equ ipment [RAM] [D VD-R] You can record audio and video being played on a video cassette player or a video camera connected to the i nput terminals. Preparation ≥ Before connecting any cables, firs t make sur e that the power for both units is off. Then after connecting any c[...]

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    29 Entering titles [RAM] [D VD-R] You can: ≥ Title discs with the D ISC INFORMAT ION in the FUNCTIONS window. ≥ Title programmes w ith the Tim er recording (page 25). ≥ Title programmes w ith the DIRECT NAVIGATOR (page 34). ≥ Title play lists with t he PLAY LIST screen (page 42). Preparation ≥ Switc h [DVD , TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥ Ins[...]

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    30 DISC INFORMATION (con tinued) Disc Pr otec ti on [RAM] This allows you to protect discs from accidental erasure. Preparation ≥ Switc h [DVD , TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥ Insert the disc you want to protect. 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS] (11) . 2 Use [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] (10) to select “DISC INFORMATION” and press [ENTER] (10) . 3 Use [ 3 ,[...]

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    31 DISC INFORMATION (con tinued) Erase all programmes [RAM] All programmes and play lists created f rom them will be erased irretrievably when y ou use this procedure. Preparation ≥ Switc h [DVD , TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥ Insert a disc y ou have recorded on. 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS] (11) . 2 Use [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] (10) to select “DISC[...]

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    32 DISC INFORMATION (con tinued) Finalize — Cre ating DVD-Video [DVD-R] You can play DVD-R on compatible DVD players by finalizing them on this unit, effect ively making them int o DVD-Video. The menus you create with this unit can also be used on the player. Preparation ≥ Switc h [DVD , TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥ Insert the disc you want to fi[...]

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    33 Using the DIRECT NAVIGATOR Selecting pr ogrammes to pla y [RAM] [D VD-R] A list of pr ogrammes is c reated as you record them. You can use this list to find the program mes you want to watch. Preparations ≥ Switc h [DVD , TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥ Insert a disc y ou have recorded on. 1 Press [DIRECT NA VIGA TOR] (9 ) . ≥ The programme list [...]

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    34 Using the DI RECT NAVIGATOR (continued) Erasing programmes [RAM] [D VD-R] The programme is erased complete ly when you use this procedure and cannot be retrieved. Check the programme carefully before erasing it to ens ure it isn’t one you want to keep. Preparations ≥ Switc h [DVD , TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥ Insert a disc y ou have recorded [...]

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    35 Using the DI RECT NAVIGATOR (continued) Protecting pr ogrammes [RAM] You can pr event accidental eras ure of programmes by w rite- protecting them. Preparations ≥ Switc h [DVD , TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥ Insert a disc y ou have recorded on. After performi ng steps 1 to 3 of “E rasing programmes”, perform the f ollowi ng steps : 4 Use [ 3 [...]

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    36 Using the DI RECT NAVIGATOR (continued) Erasing par ts of a programme [RAM] The specified parts of the programme are erased completely when you use this procedure and can not be retrieved. Check the programme carefully to ensure it isn’t one yo u want to keep. Preparations ≥ Switc h [DVD , TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥ Insert a disc y ou have r[...]

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    37 Using PLAY LI ST to edit programmes Displa ying PLA Y LIST [RAM] Preparations ≥ Switc h [DVD , TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥ Insert a disc y ou have recorded on. Press [PLAY LIST] (22) . The play list screen appear s. Scenes are not displayed if you have not yet created a play list wit h the disc. ª To clear the PLAY LI ST screen Press [PLA Y LI[...]

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    38 Using PLAY LIST to edit pro grammes (continue d) Creating PLA Y LIST [RAM] You can s pecify start and end points to create a scene, then specify the order in which thes e scenes ar e played. These scenes are not recorded separately so th is doesn’t use up muc h of the disc’s capacit y. Preparations ≥ Switc h [DVD , TV] (15) to “DVD”. ?[...]

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    39 Using PLAY LIST to edit pro grammes (continue d) Pla ying PLA Y LIST [RAM] Preparations ≥ Switc h [DVD , TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥ Insert a disc you created play li sts on. 1 Press [PLAY LIST] (22) . 2 Use [ 3 , 4 ] (10) to select the pla y list y ou want to play and pr ess [ENTE R] (10) . ≥ The pla y list y ou select is pla yed. ≥ Y ou c[...]

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    40 Using PLAY LIST to edit pro grammes (continue d) Adding Scenes to a P LA Y LIST [RAM] Preparations ≥ Switc h [DVD , TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥ Insert a disc you created play li sts on. 1 Press [PLAY LIST] (22) . 2 Use [ 3 , 4 ] (10) to select the de sired play list an d press [ 1 ] (10) . 3 Use [ 3 , 4 ] (1 0) to s elect “Edit” a nd press [...]

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    41 Using PLAY LIST to edit pro grammes (continue d) T o re-edit a PLA Y LIST Scene [RAM] Preparations ≥ Switc h [DVD , TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥ Insert a disc you created play li sts on. After performi ng steps 1 to 3 of “A dding Scenes to a PLAY LIST”, p erform the fo llowing steps: 4 Use [ 2 , 1 ] (10) to select “R e-edit” and press [E[...]

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    42 Using PLAY LIST to edit pro grammes (continue d) Copying PLA Y LIST [RAM] Preparations ≥ Switc h [DVD , TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥ Insert a disc you created play li sts on. After performi ng steps 1 to 2 of “A dding Scenes to a PLAY LIST”, p erform the fo llowing steps: 3 Use [ 3 , 4 ] (10) to select “P L Copy” and press [ENTER] (10) .[...]

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    43 Using DISPLAY menus [RAM] [D VD-R] [ DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] [MP3] Remote contr o l onl y DISPLAY m enus contain inf ormation about the disc or unit. These menus allow yo u to perform operations by changing this information. Common procedures Preparation Switch [DVD, TV ] (15) to “DVD”. 1 Press [DISPLA Y] (34) . 2 Use [ 3 , 4 ] (10) to se lec t th[...]

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    44 Using DISPLAY me nus (continue d) Pla y men u [RAM] [DVD-R ] [DVD -V] [CD] [VCD] [MP3] Repeat pl ay [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD ] [VCD] [MP3] (page 45) Y ou can play a programme, pla y list, chapter , title, group or track repeatedl y . Mark er [RAM] [D VD-R] [DV D-V] [CD] [VCD ] [MP3] (pag e 17) Y ou can mark points on a disc to return to later .[...]

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    45 Using DISPLAY me nus (continue d) Repeat play [RAM] [D VD-R] [ DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] [MP3] Dur ing pl ay Use [ 3 , 4 ] (10) . The display changes as illustrated. [RAM] [D VD-R] PRG (PROGRAMME) ,-. All ,-. OFF ^------- ------ ------ --------- ----- ------ ------ -J [DVD-V] Chapter ,-. Title ,-. OFF ^------- ------ ------ ------J [CD] [ VCD] Track ,-.[...]

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    46 Child Lock The Child Lock deactivates all buttons on t he unit and remote control. Use it to prevent other people f rom operating the unit. Remote contr o l onl y T o activ ate the Child Loc k 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[...]

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    47 Upgrading your sys tem (continued) Connecting a digital amplifier or system component [A] (1) Inser t fully , with this side facing up. (Do not bend when connecting.) (2) Optical digital audio cable (not s upplied) (3) To optical digital input (4) Amplifier or system component (with or without decoders) (not supplied) (5) Speakers ( not supplied[...]

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    48 Upgrading your sys tem (continued) Connecting a T elevision with Component video input t erminals (For NTSC TV System only) (1) T elevision with Component video input terminals (not supplied) (2) Audio input (L/R) (3) Component v ideo input (Y/P B /P R ) (4) Audio cable (not s upplied) (5) Video cable (not s upplied) (6) To AUDIO OUT (L/R) (7) T[...]

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    49 Upgrading your sys tem (continued) Connecting a v ideo cassette recorder When connec ting to the AV2 input terminals on t he front of the unit (1) S video c able (not supplied) (2) Audio/Video cable (not s upplied) (3) Other playback equipment ≥ Connect to the video and audio output ter minals. Note ≥ If the audio output of the other equipme[...]

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    50 Changing the unit’s settings Common procedures Refer to the summary of settings table on page 51 and use the following procedure to change t he settings if necessary. Preparation ≥ Switc h [DVD , TV] (15) to “DVD”. 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS] (11) to show the FUNCTIONS wind ow . 2 Use [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] (10) to select “SETUP” an[...]

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    51 Changing t he unit’s set tings (con tinued) Summary of se ttings This description shows the initial settings for this unit. See page 5 0 for detail s on m enu opera tion. ≥ Underlined items are the factory presets. ª T uning Manual Auto-Setup Restart ª Settings Remote Change the r emote control code so you can use other Panasonic DVD equip[...]

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    52 Changing t he unit’s set tings (con tinued) ≥ Underlined items are the factory presets. ª Pict ure Hybrid VBR Resolution ( REC ) Switch between automatic and fixed hybrid VBR resolution when recording. [Automatic ] [Fixed] Automatic The unit automatically switches resolution rates during recording according t o the image. The unit r educes [...]

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    53 Changing t he unit’s set tings (con tinued) ≥ Underlined items are the factory presets. ª Display On-Scree n Mess ages Choose w hether to show on-s c reen messages automatically or not. [Automatic ] [Off] Grey Background Select whether to show the grey background, normally shown when television r eception is poor. [On ] [Of f] Channel Guide[...]

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    54 Changing t he unit’s set tings (con tinued) Entering a passwor d (Ratings) You can limit play of DVDs unsuitable for some audiences, children, for example. Play and changes to the settings are not possible unless y ou enter a password. When setting ratings The passw ord screen is s hown when you s elect levels 0 t o 7. 1) Input a 4-digit pass [...]

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    55 Changing t he unit’s set tings (con tinued) Remote Se tti ng Preparations ≥ Switc h [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 [ENTER] (10) . ≥ The SETU P screen appear s. 2 Use [ 3 , 4 ] (10) to select the “S ettings” tab and pres[...]

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    56 Changing t he unit’s set tings (con tinued) Clock Settings Preparations ≥ Switc h [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 [ENTER] (10) . ≥ The SETU P screen appear s. 2 Use [ 3 , 4 ] (10) to select the “S ettings” tab and press [...]

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    57 Changing t he unit’s set tings (con tinued) Audio mode : (DMR-E51GCS only) To select A udio mode then s elect the broa dcasting system. Use [ 3 , 4 ] (10) to select “BG”, “I”, or “DK”. ≥ BG: PAL B.G.H ≥ I: PAL I ≥ DK: PAL D.K.K1 Mono: To select the type of sound to be recorded. Use [ 3 , 4 ] (10) to s elect “Off”. ≥ Sel[...]

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    58 Changing t he unit’s set tings (con tinued) Country Set tings (DMR- E50GN onl y) Preparations ≥ Switc h [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 [ENTER] (10) . ≥ The SETU P screen appear s. 2 Use [ 3 , 4 ] (10) to select the “S ett[...]

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    59 Status displays Changing the information displayed Displays appear on the television when you operate t he unit to let you know what operation was performed and what condition the unit is in. Remote contr o l onl y Preparation ≥ Switc h [DVD , TV] (15) to “DVD”. Press [STATUS] (28) to change the information displayed. The display changes e[...]

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    60 Maintenance and Handling Maintenance To clean th is unit, wi pe with a soft , dry cloth. ≥ Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine t o clean this unit. ≥ Before using chemically treated cloth, read t he instructions that came with the cloth c arefully. Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’ s lenses over time, possibly making it impossi[...]

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    61 Glossary Bitstream This is the compressed form of digital signals. A decoder decodes these signals into 5.1 surround and multi-channel signals. Channel (when refe rring to DVD) Sound is divided into channels based on the sound’s role. For example, 5.1 channel ≥ Front speakers — 1 left channel and 1 right channel ≥ Center speaker — 1 ch[...]

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    62 Glossary (con tinued) Title/Chapter (DVD-Vid eo) DVD-Video are divided up into large sections, titles, and smaller se c tions, chapters. The n umbers a llocated t o these sections a re called title numbers and chapter numbers . Example (1) T itle 1 (2) T itle 2 (3) Chapter 1 (4) Chapter 2 (5) Chapter 3 Track This is the smallest division on CD, [...]

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    63 Self-diagno sis The self-di agnosis displays app ear if a problem o ccurs with the unit. The serv ice numbers in the t abl e appear wh en a problem occ urs. ≥ The service numbers are a “U” followed by two digits. Service number Unit status Solutions NO READ The disc is dirty or badly scratched. ≥ Follow the instructions in “Maintenance[...]

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    64 Error display s Err or me ssag es Causes an d solutio ns No Disc. ≥ You haven ’t inserted a disc. Correctly insert a disc that this unit can play. (page 13) ≥ The disc is upside down. If it is a single-sided disc, insert it so the label is facing up. (page 13) This is a non-recordable disc. Cannot record. This di sc is not pr operly form a[...]

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    65 Troubleshoo ting gui de Before requesting servic e, make the below checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check point s, or if the remedies indica ted in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions. Power Picture Progressiv e video Sound No power ≥ Insert the AC power sup ply cord securely into the househ ol[...]

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    66 Troubleshoot ing guide (con tinued) Displays Play Remote control The display is dim. ≥ Go to Display in the SETUP menus and change the display’s brightness with “FL Display”. (page 53) “0:00” is flashing on the unit’s display. ≥ The cloc k is not se t. Go to Settings in the SETUP menus and set the clock with “Clock”. (page 56[...]

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    67 Troubleshoot ing guide (con tinued) Recording a nd timer re cording 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 8) ≥ The disc is unformatted. Format the disc so t his unit can record on it. (page 31) ≥ The write pro tect tab on the c artridge i[...]

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    68 Specificati ons Power su pply: For Asia (DMR-E51 GCS) A C 220-240 V , 50/60 Hz For Australia and New Zealand (DMR-E50 GN) A C 220-240 V , 50 Hz Power co nsum pt ion: 29 W (Approx. 4 W [Standby mode]) Recording system: D VD video rec ording standards (D VD-RA M), D VD v ideo standards (D VD-R) Recordable d iscs: 12 cm 4.7 GB D V D-RAM 12 cm 9.4 G[...]

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    69 DVD(PAL).book 69 ペー ジ 2003 年5月22日  木曜日 午後12 時3分[...]

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    Index ª A Audio .... .... ...... .... ..... .... .... .... ....... .... .... .... .... ..... .... ...... .... .... ..... ... 16 Auto Setup .... .... ..... .... .... .... ...... ..... .... .... .... .... ....... .... .... .... ... 12 , 57 ª C Chasing play ..... ..... .... .... ...... .... ..... .... .... .... ....... .... .... .... .... ..... ....[...]